News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Minister Madikizela to visit new Observatory Pathology Institute
31 January 2021On Monday 1 February 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will visit the new Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute to assess the state of readiness of the project. Read More
Minister Fritz calls on province to make use of the WCPO
29 January 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls on residents to make use of the Western Cape Police Ombudsman’s (WCPO) services for the purposes of reporting policing inefficiencies and a breakdown in trust between communities and their... Read More
Helderberg Hospital connects patients with families
29 January 2021Families need each other’s support more than ever in these difficult times. It gets even more difficult when a person finds out they have tested positive for COVID-19 and have to isolate. Read More
Response by Premier Winde to the Public Protector’s findings
29 January 2021Last week, the Public Protector submitted her report on her investigation into allegations that Minister Anton Bredell had breached the Executive Ethics code. Read More
Supporting Stellenbosch Municipality to beat load shedding
28 January 2021Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier and Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, welcome t Read More
First Schools Evaluation Authority reports available on website
28 January 2021The first reports regarding evaluations of schools undertaken by the Schools Evaluation Authority (SEA) have been completed and are now available online. This is a significant milestone for the SEA, and for transparency and accountability in our... Read More
COVID-19 vaccine brings hope to many frontline heroes
28 January 2021With the imminent arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa, many doubts have emerged from various sectors of society. The healthcare workers (HCW) have been identified as the first group to receive the vaccine to ensure we safeguard our... Read More
Garden Route Covid infections continues to decrease - we need to save jobs
28 January 2021The reduction in the number of covid infections in the Garden Route is a clear demonstration that the current hotspot declaration of the area should be lifted. Read More
Western Cape records 15% decline in road fatalities
28 January 2021The 2020/21 Festive Season was the most challenging season in our history. Read More
The WCED is surveying the PPE situation at all schools
28 January 2021This morning, a newspaper headline read: “No more PPE for W Cape teachers”. It is most unfortunate that the headline is factually incorrect and creates an inaccurate perception. Here are the facts: Read More
Matrics in Antarctica: Minister Schäfer wishes matrics well
27 January 2021Ayakha Melithafa, from the Centre of Science and Technology (COSAT) in Khayelitsha, is one of five matric students from the class of 2020 who will leave Cape Town today on an all-expenses-paid educational adventure in Antarctica with pioneering... Read More
NPO Help Desk remains open under Alert Level 3 regulations
27 January 2021The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez would like to remind the public that the Department’s Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) Help Desk remains open under the current Alert Level 3 Disaster Management Act regulations, and is... Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz supports call for lifting of ban on sale of alcohol
27 January 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, echoes Premier Alan Winde’s call to relax the restrictions placed on the liquor industry, noting the severe economic pressure being experienced and the impact that this will have on job creation. Read More
Diep River pollution - appeal decision made
27 January 2021The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape has taken a decision to modify an existing Directive issued to the City of Cape Town regarding the Diep River Catchment. Read More
Minister Madikizela to release WC Festive Season road safety statistics
27 January 2021Tomorrow, Thursday 28 January 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will release the 2020/21 Festive Season Road Safety statistics during a media briefing. Read More
Drought support for Northern Cape reaches 1.2 million litres
26 January 2021The Department of Local Government in the Western Cape has helped facilitate the provision of 1.2 million litres of drinking water to drought stricken communities in the Northern Cape. Read More
Lifting the ban on wine sales will support wine sector and job loss recovery
26 January 2021Yesterday, I wrote to the National Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform, Thoko Didiza, to request her assistance in lifting the third ban on wine and other liquor sales. Read More
Western Cape Government develops strategy to restore collapsed rail service
26 January 2021Media release by Bonginkosi Madikizela Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Rail passengers in the Western Cape currently face an impossible situation of having either no rail service or an unreliable service. Read More
Brackengate Hospital of Hope health heroes recognized for service
26 January 2021Healthcare workers at the Brackengate Hospital of Hope have been recognized for their selfless service as they continue to fight the Coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Dam levels update
25 January 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 66% (2020: 53%) while the latest levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 85.7% (2020: 71.4%). Read More
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