News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Unemployment stats: Economic recovery depends on successful vaccine rollout
24 August 2021The Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released today (24 August 2021) reveals that at 25.8%, the Western Cape continues to have the lowest official unemployment rate and at 29.1%, the Western Cape continues to have the lowest expanded... Read More
Doctor’s appeal: This virus is vicious, we can’t predict how it will affect you
24 August 2021After a nine-hour shift, Dr Davianne de Bruin is relieved to return home to rest. The young doctor has worked at the Brackengate Hospital of Hope for most of the pandemic and is on the frontline once again amid the third wave. Read More
Pet owners are encouraged to be on the lookout for rabies
24 August 2021Yesterday, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services confirmed that they had received laboratory results confirming rabies in two dogs in Khayelitsha in the City of Cape Town. Investigations are currently underway to determine... Read More
A new day has dawned as over 18-year-olds line up for vaccination
24 August 2021Registration and vaccination for the last age bracket, 18–34-year-olds, opened on Friday which resulted in many eligible people queuing at vaccination sites. The fact that on the first day there were so many persons eager to be vaccinated is a very... Read More
Land invasion attempts across Western Cape steadily declining
24 August 2021Land invasions on state-owned properties over the last three weeks in August 2021 has consistently been below 10 incidents per week. In week one of the month, there were 8 attempts, followed by 9 in week two and another 9 during the third week of... Read More
Western Cape Government opposes Constitution 18th Amendment Bill
24 August 2021Today, the Western Cape Government held a digital press conference unpacking the Provincial Government’s decision to oppose the Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill, 2021, through its comments submitted to the Ad Hoc Committee on the Amendment of... Read More
Blaauwberg Nature Reserve to receive Provincial Heritage Site plaque
23 August 2021Tuesday, 24 August 2021, Minister Anroux Marais will officially unveil the Provincial Heritage Site plaque at the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve. Read More
Rooibos industry’s contribution to the local economy strengthened
23 August 2021Today, the Premier of Western Cape, Alan Winde, presided over a ceremony whereby the European Union (EU) Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Riina Kionka, handed over a certificate to the Rooibos industry recognising its registration for Protection... Read More
UPDATE: ECD Stimulus Employment Relief Fund Verification deadline looms
23 August 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is urging all Early Childhood Development (ECD) 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
MEC Fritz welcomes release of crime statistics, notes patterns with concern
23 August 2021On Friday, 21 August 2021, National Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, presented the crime statistics for the first quarter of the 2021/2022 financial year. Read More
Minister Meyer welcomes the prospect of good export season for apples and pears
23 August 2021I welcome the news that the 2021 harvest season is finished with excellent crops realised. This augurs well for the 2021 export season. Read More
Western Cape Government Health Statement on GSH Protest
21 August 2021The Department is aware of the notice doing the rounds about the planned protest at Groote Schuur Hospital 21st August. Our security has been working with SAPS to ensure the safety of our staff and clients. Read More
Farm 694 housing project to integrate two communities
19 August 2021Today, the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers conducted a site visit at the Farm 694 Housing Development in Mitchells Plain to ascertain the progress of the development. Read More
Western Cape government maintains good track record of supplier payments
19 August 2021A recent report by National Treasury shows that the Western Cape government has maintained its track record of paying suppliers timeously and was the only provincial government to have no invoices older than 30 days outstanding by the end of 2020/21... Read More
Vaccination is key to ensuring we can host live events again
19 August 2021Media Statement By Minister Anroux Marais Read More
We bid farewell to legendary performer Sedick Tassiem
19 August 2021Media statement by Minister Anroux Marais The local entertainment industry has lost another legend with the passing of the performer Sedick Tassiem. Read More
More than 2800 residents have already benefitted from the Forest Village housing
18 August 2021Yesterday, 28 residents moved into their brand-new homes in the Forest Village Housing Development. This means that 2 849 deserving and qualifying residents have thus far benefitted from this catalytic project which is situated in the Eersteriver... Read More
Western Cape Government committed to housing development in Imizamo Yethu
18 August 2021Western Cape Government committed to housing development in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay Read More
The Department of Social Development is on high alert amidst heavy rains
18 August 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is on high alert and has activated it’s winter readiness programmes, to alleviate the effect of disaster situations on vulnerable communities, amidst the heavy rains and colder weather... Read More
Cape Winelands economy receives boost with investment in infrastructure
18 August 2021Road infrastructure investment such as with the Ashton Arch Bridge in Ashton will boost the growing agricultural sector in the Cape Winelands, improving the condition under which the horticultural products are transported and the connectivity... Read More
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