News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
WC gov & MEC Fernandez call on President Ramaphosa to intervene in SASSA crisis
15 January 2021I condemn in the strongest possible terms the use of water cannons by the South African Police Services (SAPS) against our society’s most vulnerable, who have queued at SASSA offices today. Read More
EMS embraces innovation to support the health platform pressured by COVID-19
15 January 2021During the last few weeks, hospitals in the Western Cape have seen consistent and continued increases in patients requiring to be admitted with COVID-19. Hospitals have been under extreme pressure and at times near capacity. Drastic interventions... Read More
Western Cape mourns the passing of Professor Mohammad Karaan
14 January 2021Today I join the rest of the agriculture sector in mourning the passing of the academic and thought leader on agriculture Professor Mohammad Karaan. His death is a massive loss for the academic and agricultural community in South Africa. Read More
Don’t be complacent, Covid-19 is dangerous
14 January 2021For Quality Assurance Manager in the Overberg, Sister (Sr) Duedonne Le Grange having COVID-19 had an enormous impact on her life, emotionally and spiritually. Read More
Drought support for Northern Cape, rain in Central Karoo
14 January 2021The Department of Local Government in the Western Cape has helped facilitate the provision of 90000 litres of drinking water to drought stricken municipalities in the Northern Cape. The water was delivered to areas including Hondeklipbaai, Garies... Read More
Minister Fernandez engages with SASSA regarding Temp disability grant backlog
13 January 2021Today, 13 January 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, met with the CEO of SASSA, Totsie Memela Khambula and the Regional Executive Manager for the SASSA Cape Regions, Mr Bandile Maqetuka and their team on their... Read More
You are not alone – coping with grief and loss during COVID-19
13 January 2021“You are not alone.” This is the message Stikland Hospital community psychologist Zanele Ludziya has shared with people who are grieving the loss of loved ones and more during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
DSD urges ECD’s to heed to COVID19 protocols whilst re-opening
12 January 2021As we have entered the new year, and with many parents placing their children in places of safety as they return to work, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is urging all Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres and partial... Read More
Gerrit van Rensburg made a significant contribution to the growth of agriculture
12 January 2021With much sadness I received the news that former Minister of Agriculture in the Western Cape, Gerrit van Rensburg has passed away. Gerrit van Rensburg served the people of the Western Cape and its farming community with distinction from 2009 to... Read More
Gift of the Givers donations received with gratitude at WC health facilities
12 January 2021Western Cape Government Health would like to thank Gift of the Givers for their generous donation of medical equipment, including CPAP machines, to several of our facilities in the Overberg and Garden Route. Read More
WC Government launches urgent court application against Kannaland
11 January 2021The Western Cape Government is taking Kannaland Municipal Council representatives and senior officials to task for their attempts to push through a raft of new “political” staff appointments as well as other potentially prejudicial and unlawful... Read More
Dam levels update
11 January 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 69.3%. The latest levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 88.9% (2019: 72.6%). Read More
Knocking down doors to ensure our frontline is equipped to save lives
11 January 2021Running out of medical supplies or equipment is not an option during a pandemic. It can have dire consequences for patients and health staff. Ever thought of the people who need to make sure this does not happen? Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital patient grateful after recovering from Covid-19 pneumonia
11 January 2021Unable to spend the New Year’s celebrations with his loved ones, Gino Tobin, a 44-year-old family man from Grassy Park, was delighted to have been discharged from Groote Schuur Hospital on 5 January 2021 following complications with COVID-19... Read More
Minister Madikizela to attend PPE distribution event in Malmesbury, West Coast
11 January 2021As part of its continued drive to raise awareness in relation to safe public transport, Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will tomorrow, Tuesday 12 January 2021, join taxi industry leadersh Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations
11 January 2021Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Minister Madikizela wishes travellers a safe return
8 January 2021This weekend we are expecting the first weekend of excessive traffic in both directions, towards and leaving the Western Cape. Read More
COVID-19 survivor chooses volunteerism & hope to beat pandemic
7 January 2021Beaunez Coerecius, a home-based and spiritual carer at the Brackengate Hospital of Hope, has experienced the devastating effects of COVID-19 first-hand, but her experience inspired her to make a di Read More
Discontinuation of SASSA Disability Grants deeply concerning
6 January 2021The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is gravely concerned about the impact of SASSA’s termination of temporary disability grants given the resurgence of COVID-19. Read More
Minister Bheki Cele needs to focus on fighting violent crime
6 January 2021Minister Bheki Cele has been on a power trip across the Western Cape this week, demonstrating a single-minded obsession with beaches. Read More
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