News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Sport funding handovers concluded in Overberg
23 April 2021On Thursday, 22 April 2021, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted the last of six ceremonial cheque handovers, where funding is handed over to sporting federations across the province. Read More
Old age homes urged to assist residents to register for the COVID-19 vaccination
22 April 2021As South Africa prepares for Phase 2 of the vaccine roll out programme in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is urging all old age homes and service centers for the elderly to... Read More
Independent report highlights best-run municipalities in South Africa
22 April 2021A new independent report released by Ratings Afrika has found the best performing municipalities in South Africa are in the Western Cape. Read More
WCED finalises plan to place remaining unplaced learners
22 April 2021The WCED is currently implementing a plan to place the 2 550 learners that are currently registered as unplaced in the Western Cape. The plan includes the provision of 129 mobile classrooms to schools, as well as the addition of teaching posts. Read More
94 Residents moved into the Forest Village housing development
22 April 2021It’s with great joy that I note that between 1 March 2021 and 20 April 2021, 94 qualifying and deserving beneficiaries have taken occupation of their homes in the Forest Village Housing Development in Eersteriver. Read More
Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal working through its backlog
21 April 2021During the fourth quarter (January 2021 – March 2021) of the 2020/21 financial year, the Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal (WCRHT) made significant progress in addressing its backlog, by reducing its cases from 1 167 to 898. This is a reduction... Read More
Dam levels update and winter preparations continue
21 April 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 50.3% (2020: 38.9%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 69.7% (2020: 56.4%). Read More
President Ramaphosa, the Port of Cape Town requires your urgent attention
21 April 2021We are encouraged by the recent commitment made by President Cyril Ramaphosa to make our ports more efficient and competitive and his recent visit to the Port of Durban. Read More
Minister Marais to open new mini-library for the blind in Riversdale
21 April 2021Tomorrow, 22 April 2021, together with the Executive Mayor, Cllr Grant Riddles and the Hessequa Municipality, Minister Anroux Marais will officially open a new mini-library for the blind at the Riversdale Public Library. Read More
Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 12 – 18 April 2021
20 April 2021Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations Read More
Eden sport federations welcome handover of funding and equipment
20 April 2021On Monday, 19 April 2021, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted the fifth of six ceremonial cheque handovers, where funding is handed over to sporting federations across the province. Read More
Food, Beverages and Tobacco sector created 17 000 jobs in 2020
20 April 2021The Western Cape Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sector has exhibited impressive growth and job creation over the ten years between 2009 and 2019, proving once again that agri-processing is a strategic priority for the Western Cape. Read More
Cape Town Wildfire – Tuesday, 12h00 update
20 April 2021The wildfire that broke out on the slopes of Table Mountain on Sunday morning has been largely contained. Overnight the wind dropped significantly and helicopters have been waterbombing the fire lines since early this morning. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz launches Youth Safety Ambassador Programme
20 April 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, launched the Youth Safety Ambassador Programme (YSAP) at West End Primary School, Lentegeur. Read More
Cape Town fires
19 April 2021Firefighters continue to battle the wildfire on Table Mountain. The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre is helping to coordinate the effort and has the following suggestions to members of the public who may be affected by the ongoing wildfire: Read More
Businesses stepped up to support over 1 000 students affected by Cape Town fire
19 April 2021The immense response to the Cape Town fire from across government, civil society and the private sector has been incredible. Read More
ECDs urged to verify ECD Stimulus Employment Relief Fund applications
19 April 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is urging all Early Childhood Development programmes and services that applied for the ECD Employment Stimulus Relief Fund, to verify their details that have been captured on Government’s... Read More
Disaster Management nominated for Service Excellence
19 April 2021The Department of Local Government celebrates Disaster Management's team nomination in the 2020 Service Excellence Awards. Read More
Cape Town wildfire – Monday 12h00 update
19 April 2021The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has put its available air resources in Cape Town on standby for assistance with the ongoing wildfire on Table Mountain National Park. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz to launch Youth Safety Ambassador programme
19 April 2021Tomorrow, Tuesday 20 April 2021, Minister Albert Fritz will launch the Youth Safety Ambassador Programme at West End Primary School in Mitchells Plain. Read More
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