News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Western Cape committed to integrated communities on World Habitat Day
5 October 2020As World Habitat Day (WHD) is celebrated across the globe today (5 October 2020), Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says his department is fully committed to creating integrated communities, to ensure the reshaping of our... Read More
Minister Schäfer pays tribute to Western Cape teachers on World Teachers’ Day
5 October 2020The WCED and I wish all Western Cape teachers a happy World Teachers’ Day! Read More
Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 28 September – 4 October 2020
5 October 2020Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 88 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and speed control operations in the week of 28 September to 4 October 2020, and 12 468 vehicles were stopped and checked. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls for further clarity on ECD migration
5 October 2020The Western Cape Government has yet to receive further information on the proposed migration of the Early Childhood Development sector from Provincial Departments of Social Development (DSD) to the Department of Basic Education (DBE), as announced... Read More
Department of Community Safety to launch K9 unit in Moorreesburg
5 October 2020On Wednesday, the Department of Community Safety will launch the newly trained and deployed West Coast District’s K9 unit. The unit has been especially trained to assist law enforcement operations in combating the trade and transportation of illicit... Read More
#CommitToFinish: WCED launches campaign to motivate Grade 12s
4 October 2020This year has certainly been a tumultuous year for our Grade 12 learners and their teachers. Despite the disruptive school year, they have shown true grit and determination! They have shown how resilient they are and I am extremely proud of them. Read More
October is Social Development Month: International Day of Non-Violence
2 October 2020The International Day of Non-Violence is observed annually on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. Read More
Uitsig mom on using an isolation facility
2 October 2020The country may be under lockdown level one, but the fight against the Coronavirus continues with quarantine and isolation facilities remaining available to use at no cost. Read More
Overberg sports clubs encouraged to resume service to their communities
1 October 2020The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) completed its annual sport funding cycle on Wednesday, when the last of six cheque handover ceremonies took place in the Overberg town of Swellendam. Read More
International travel restrictions: A different approach needed to save tourism
1 October 2020The risk-based approach regulating international travel released by national government yesterday (30 September 2020) is a major blow for the tourism and hospitality sector in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Fritz condemns shooting of 6 in Site C, Khayelitsha
1 October 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms the reported shooting which took place yesterday at a home in Solomon Tsuku street in Site C, Khayelitsha at approximately 4pm. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes the start of Social Development Month
1 October 2020Today, October 1, 2020, signals the start of Social Development Month. During this month, the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) will create further awareness about the Department’s core mandate as well as the services offered to... Read More
Minister Marais financially supports WC sport federations with over R6.3m
1 October 2020Sports clubs and federations in the Western Cape will be able to safely resume their activities following an investment of R6 356 450 by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS). Read More
Minister Simmers concludes visit to Cape Winelands District
1 October 2020Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says that his department’s 3-day visit to municipalities in the Cape Winelands District has helped to ensure that there is a clear understanding of his Department’s planning, budgeting and... Read More
Power Town residents and Sonskynvallei backyard dwellers to become homeowners
1 October 2020Power Town residents and Sonskynvallei backyard dwellers in Mossel Bay to become homeowners Read More
Road Safety Management launching Transport Month
1 October 2020On Thursday, 1 October 2020, Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW): Road Safety Management kickstarted Transport Month with driver awareness where they handed out pamphlets to the motorists at the roadblock near Somerset Weighbridge. Read More
Murder of Zameka Mfubesi – School Principal of Umyezo WamaApile HS in Grabouw
30 September 2020Joint statement Office of the South African Police Service Provincial Commissioner Western Cape / Family of Ms Zameka Mfubesi / Western Cape Minister of Education Read More
Minister Simmers engages Drakenstein Municipality and more move into houses
30 September 2020Today, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, held an information sharing session on human settlement matters with the Drakenstein Municipality. Read More
Cape Town sport to resume safely following DCAS funding allocations
30 September 2020Sports clubs and federations in Cape Town will be able to safely resume their activities following an investment of just over R2.3 million rand by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS). Read More
DSD hosts Webinar on Promoting the Rights of Women with Disabilities
30 September 2020Today, Wednesday 30 September 2020, the Western Cape Department of Social Development hosted a Webinar focusing on “Promoting the Rights of Women with Disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.” The objective of the event was to bring together... Read More
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