News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Minister Fernandez commemorates International Day of Sign Languages
23 September 2021Today, 23 September 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is commemorating International Day of Sign Languages to promote the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other individuals... Read More
MEC Fritz welcomes provincial enforcement work
23 September 2021The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, today welcomes news of a number of visible policing successes the Law Enforcement Advancement Programme, which aims to enhance visible policing. Read More
Premier asks Cabinet what heritage means to them and their departments
23 September 2021Tomorrow, the country will celebrate Heritage Day in recognition of our unique culture. The Western Cape enjoys a diversity of peoples, cuisine, wildlife, languages, and culture. This is something that we must not only celebrate but also promote and... Read More
Improved access to free emergency contraception
23 September 2021Women who wish to prevent an unplanned pregnancy can access emergency contraception (the morning after pill) at Western Cape healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. Read More
MEC Fritz & Community Safety mourns the death of colleague, Jacqueline Mpontsana
22 September 2021Today, along with the Department of Community Safety and the broader Western Cape Government, Minister Albert Fritz mourns the death of Jacquelene Mpontsana. Read More
PUBLIC NOTICE: Goodwood, Durbanville vaccine centres closed for weekend
22 September 2021Goodwood Civic Centre and Durbanville Town Hall vaccination centres will be closed this weekend (25 and 26 September 2021). Both centres will resume operations from Monday to Saturday from 27 September 2021. Read More
Contraceptives lie at the heart of proper family planning
22 September 2021With World Contraception Day coming up on Sunday 26 September, the Western Cape Department of Health continues to promote access to contraception as a foundation of good sexual and productive health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. Read More
Minister Ivan Meyer handsover R50m Meerlustkloof and Meul River Projects
22 September 2021On Tuesday, 22 September 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, officially handed over the Meerlustkloof and Meul Project near Genadendal in the Overberg Region to the Zonderend Water User Association. Read More
Minister Marais continues to commemorate Heritage Month this weekend
22 September 2021As we continue to commemorate Heritage Month and Heritage Day on Friday 24 September 2021, Minister Anroux Marais will travel across the province in celebration of the national day of significance. Read More
Minister Marais delivers keynote address at Sport and Peace Conference
21 September 2021Today, Minister Anroux Marais delivered the keynote address at the 8th International Cape Town Sport and Peace Conference in our new norm that is hybrid or fully virtual events. Read More
Increased housing opportunities for the affordable housing market delinked FLISP
21 September 2021The Finance Linked Individual Subsidy (FLISP), is an excellent option to assist first time home buyers within the affordable housing market to become property owners. Read More
Western Cape Agriculture distributes indigenous trees to restore infrastructure
21 September 2021Yesterday, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, donated indigenous trees to various organizations during the Western Department of Agriculture's (WCDoA's) annual Nursery Day held at the Veld Reserve in Worcester. Read More
Minister calls on National DSD to fast track ECD Employment Stimulus Relief Fund
21 September 2021I am deeply concerned about the verification process that the National Department of Social Development has implemented for all Early Childhood Development Centres (ECD) that applied for the ECD Presidential Employment Stimulus Relief Fund. The... Read More
UK travel ‘red list’ decision a blow to tourism recovery in the Western Cape
20 September 2021The United Kingdom (UK) is a key source market for tourism, trade and investment and so the continued restriction on travel via the “red list” is having a negative impact on economic recovery in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Fritz commends LEAP Officers, thanks community members for tipoff
20 September 2021On Friday, 17 September 2021, LEAP Officers on patrol in Scottsville arrested one man for being in possession of a Read More
Three sod turnings represents the start of new integrated human settlements
20 September 2021Conducting the three sod turnings between this past Thursday and Friday in Blompark, Gansbaai, in the Overstrand Municipality, in Railton, Swellendam and in Melkhoutfontein, Farm 480 – 111, which is located in the Hessequa Municipal area, clearly... Read More
Vaccines remain the most effective weapon we have in the fight against COVID-19
19 September 2021Data of cases diagnosed with COVID-19 in those over 60 years during the week of 14 – 20 August when the Western Cape was in its peak of the third wave of COVID-19 infections shows: Read More
It’s quick, easy and free to protect yourself against COVID-19 – get vaccinated!
18 September 2021This weekend, the Western Cape Department of Health will be opening more sites for you to get vaccinated. On Saturday (18 September) there will be 43 vaccination sites open across the province with 24 in the Metro and 19 in the Rurals. Read More
Career Opportunity - Traffic Officer Western Cape
18 September 2021Career Opportunity. Western Cape, Department of Transport and Public Works is presenting an opportunity to become a Traffic Officer. Read More
MEC Fritz asks citizens to be mindful of alcohol-related harms over this weekend
17 September 2021As Disaster Management Act regulations have been relaxed to allow alcohol sales on Fridays, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls on citizens to be mindful of alcohol-related harms and to act responsibly as we enter the weekend. Read More
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