News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
“I felt safe” – Cape mom’s tribute to health workers
10 September 2020A mother has sent a heartfelt thank you to frontline workers in the Western Cape after beating COVID-19. Read More
“We must be vigilant, wear your mask” urge community health workers
10 September 2020Community health workers are on the frontlines in the fight against the Coronavirus and have urged residents to remain vigilant. On 7 September 2020, several community-oriented primary care workers handed out masks in the communities of... Read More
Minister Fernandez commemorates International FASD Awareness Day
9 September 2020Today marks the 21st annual commemoration of International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day, and Provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez encourages everyone to show their support by observing a minute’s... Read More
Minister Marais visits reopened libraries during National Book Week
9 September 2020As we celebrate National Book Week, Minister Anroux Marais, together with City of Cape Town’s Mayco Member for Community Services and Health, Dr. Zahid Badroodien, visited Brackenfell and Belville libraries on Monday, both open to the public on a... Read More
Tourism Month: Western Cape tourist guide registration system goes online
9 September 2020We are excited to announce a new online system launched to make it easier for the 5 000 tourist guides in the Western Cape to register, renew and update their details. Read More
Minister Simmers visits Better Living Challenge tutorial filming
9 September 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers visited the filming site of the Better Living Challenge (BLC) tutorials, which is currently underway in Cape Town. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital reflections – Dirk Eiman
9 September 2020Groote Schuur Hospital values self-reflections to enable employees to take a step back, reflect on the current COVID-19 situation, integrate learnings, plan for the future and celebrate both personal and professional accomplishments. Read More
Illegal land invasion delays Human Settlements delivery for most vulnerable
8 September 2020Opinion Editorial by Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers Read More
Rural Hero – Langeberg nurse overcomes her fear to help others
8 September 2020What do you do when (like many other South Africans) you fear COVID-19? You push your fear aside so that you can help your patients. Western Cape Government Health honours staff like Sr Audrey Michaels of Bergsig Clinic in Robertson. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital patient discharged after 31 days in ICU
8 September 2020Celeste Johnson’s COVID-19 ordeal is a true testament of her resilience, indomitable spirit and her faith which was fully aided by the dedication of a multidisciplinary healthcare team at Tygerberg Hospital (TBH). Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit Garden Route to address taxi industry challenges
8 September 2020Minister Madikizela to revisit Garden Route to address challenges facing the taxi industry Read More
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders (FASD) are 100% permanent
8 September 2020Don’t drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Not even one sip. No amount or type of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. Read More
GDP contraction: We will urgently rebuild our economy in the Western Cape
8 September 2020The massive 51% real GDP contraction in the second quarter of this year shows just how devastating the lockdown has been on the economy across South Africa. Read More
More Kanana residents receive houses in Forest Village
8 September 2020Yesterday, 10 more residents from the Kanana Informal Settlement in Gugulethu moved into their brand-new homes in the Forest Village development in Eersteriver. Read More
Red Dot reaches new service delivery milestones
8 September 2020The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) Red Dot and Red Dot Lite safe transport services reached new service delivery milestones by 7 September 2020. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital hero amongst us – Jonathan Abrahams
7 September 2020This week’s nominated coronavirus hero amongst us at Tygerberg Hospital, Jonathan Abrahams, provides an essential service to the public during these challenging times. Read More
The link between back pain, stress, and your emotional wellbeing
7 September 2020National Physiotherapy Back Week takes place annually during the second week of September to promote healthy living and educate how to prevent and manage back and neck pain. Read More
Minister Madikizela intervenes to end deadly war between CATA and CODETA
6 September 2020Taxi violence: Minister Madikizela intervenes to end deadly war between CATA and CODETA Read More
First of its kind online National Book Week to be launched on Monday
4 September 2020National Book Week, the Western Cape Library Service's second longest running reading awareness week, is heading online this year. Read More
Minister Fritz calls for calm in St Helena Bay ahead of planned protests
4 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls for calm in St Helena Bay amidst reports of planned protest action tomorrow under the banner of #JusticeforLeo. Read More
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