News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Premier Winde accepts WC Parliament recommendation for Children's Commissioner
16 April 2020Premier Alan Winde has accepted the recommendation by the Western Cape Provincial Parliament that Christina Nomdo be offered the position to act as the first ever Western Cape Children’s Commissioner. Read More
DCAS launches After School Programme online portal
15 April 2020Following the national lockdown regulations, the Western Cape After School Programme Office convened various donors and umbrella bodies to discuss the continuation of after school programmes despite school closures. Read More
Minister Fernandez requests greater collaboration between Nat, Prov & SASSA
15 April 2020South Africa is facing an unprecedented crisis. The coronvirus pandemic is not only a threat to the lives of many people, but also to their livelihoods. Read More
Department of Community Safety redeploys security to support lockdown
15 April 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the redeployment of the Department of Community Safety’s (DOCS) Private Security and Security Support Team (SST) to support the enforcement of the lockdown in the province. Read More
Western Cape government mourns the loss of Koelsoem Kamalie
14 April 2020It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Koelsoem Kamalie, one of Bonteheuwel’s shining stars as she became well-known for her culinary skills, not only in Cape Town but the world over. Read More
Informal settlement support and upgrade programme community engagements commence
14 April 2020Following lengthy, yet transparent and critical inter-governmental engagements, I am pleased to announce that community engagements for our Rapid Informal Settlement Support and Upgrade Programme (RISSUP)/re-blocking commenced this past weekend. Read More
Easter weekend road statistics
14 April 2020Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Minister Fritz strongly condemns lootings
14 April 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns the looting of several food stores today. Incidents were reported in Mannenberg, Sherwood Park, Nyanga Junction and Gatesville. Read More
Community Screening and Testing Resumes On 14 April 2020
14 April 2020In the fight against the coronavirus, Government is embarking on an active program through the COVID-19 Home Visits program. We are trying to find people who might need help. We need to talk to people to find out whether they need to go for testing... Read More
Western Cape Severe Weather Advisory
11 April 2020Western Cape Disaster Management Centre – Severe Weather Update Read More
Concern about high volume of mini-bus taxis travelling to other provinces
10 April 2020I note with serious concern the number of mini-bus taxis who are not adhering to transport regulations and are travelling to, amongst others, the Eastern Cape during this Easter weekend. Read More
Beware of fake job and traffic officer training scams
9 April 2020Gene Louw Traffic College (GLTC) has become aware that, as in previous years, fake traffic officer job advertisements are being placed in the College’s name. Read More
Minister Fritz sends stern warning to liquor traders
9 April 2020To date, the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) have conducted 20 investigations on matters of non-compliance with the national regulations whereby liquor traders sold alcohol during the lockdown period. Read More
Adhere to rental regulations during lockdown period
8 April 2020Due to the national lockdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, there is much confusion in the rental property market and a tenant’s obligation to pay rent. Read More
Emergency school feeding off to a great start in Western Cape
8 April 2020The emergency school feeding programme started around the Western Cape today, as schools and communities have come together to ensure our learners’ health will not suffer during this extended school closure. Read More
Minister Madikizela to distribute protective materials to the taxi industry
8 April 2020As part of his on-going raising of awareness about hygiene on public transport, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela will tomorrow, Thursday 9 April 2020, distribute Personal Protective Equ Read More
Quality reading @home (Part 3)
7 April 2020If I were put on the spot and asked one very simple question: “What is the best education activity a parent can do during lockdown with their children?”, my answer would confidently be: “READING”. Read More
Road safety remains a top priority during the Covid-19 lockdown
7 April 2020I would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the families and colleagues of the farmworkers who tragically died during a collision on the N1 this morning. Read More
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