News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Statement by minister Marais: We mourn the loss of a leading light for isiXhosa
8 April 2021The passing of Professor Sizwe Satyo last week has left a void in the sphere of Language development in our province. Read More
1 166 jobs created in the BPO sector through skills development programme
8 April 2021I am pleased to announce that 1 166 full-time jobs were created in the Business Process Operating (BPO) sector through the Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s Work and Skills programme in the last financial year. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to hand over houses in Barrydale
8 April 2021Tomorrow, 9 April 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will, as part of the Smitsville Housing Project in Barrydale in the Swellendam Municipal area, hand over 12 units to deserving and qualifying beneficiaries. Read More
Minister Madikizela extends condolences to CATA following death of leader
8 April 2021Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works I am shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of the President of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA), Mr Victor Wiwi. Read More
Roadworks on the R102 near George
7 April 2021The Department of Transport and Public Works has started an 18-month road construction project on the R102 at the Maalgate River Bridge between the Glentana Intersection and the George Airport. Read More
Community Safety is driving interventions to reduce gang related harms
7 April 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is appalled by the number of young people who have been struck by stray bullets in communities including Hanover Park and Manenberg. Among those injured include: Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements launches its own reserve fund
7 April 2021Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says the launch of the Western Cape Asset Finance Reserve for Human Settlements (WCAFRHS) will strengthen the Department’s ability to drastically improve the lives of the people of this... Read More
Amended hospital visitation guidelines for level 1
7 April 2021Allowing patients to be visited by their loved ones is an essential part of their recovery and wellness. Read More
Premier Alan Winde's visit to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
7 April 2021Earlier today, I visited the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH ) to help create awareness of the services available to children who are infected with Tuberculosis (TB) in the Western Cape. Please see photos attached. Read More
MEC Fritz and MEC Meyer attend West Coast Easter Safety Activation
6 April 2021On Thursday, 01 April 2021, Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, and the Minister of Agriculture, Ivan Meyer, attended the launch of the West Coast’s Easter Joint Operation Committee (JOC) activation at the newly established Disaster... Read More
Winter disaster readiness
6 April 2021The Western Cape is gearing up for a wet and cold winter and the Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC) is putting contingency plans in place to keep the public safe. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes 134 inspections by WC Liquor Authority over Easter
6 April 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the 134 inspections of liquor vendors conducted by the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) over the week of Easter. Read More
Major reduction in road deaths over Easter holiday period
6 April 2021Media release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
New enforcement recruits sign on to serve and protect
1 April 2021The City, together with WCG, have ensured that the contracts for new LEAP officers were successfully completed on Wednesday, 31 March. Read More
Stats SA report on municipal basic service delivery welcomed
1 April 2021Municipalities in the Western Cape continue to deliver the highest levels of free basic services in the country. Read More
Procurement Disclosure Report reveals R1.95 billion spent on Covid-19
1 April 2021We are pleased to publish the ninth edition of our monthly Procurement Disclosure Report by Provincial Treasury which affirms our commitment to transparency and clean government in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Marais tables R897.5 million budget for Cultural Affairs and Sport
31 March 2021Yesterday, 30 March 2021, Minister Anroux Marais tabled the 2021/22 budget appropriation of R897 510 000 for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements budget is to empower our people
31 March 2021For the 2021/22 financial year, the Western Cape Department Human Settlements’ budget of just over R 2,35 billion, is set to empower and drastically change the lives of the people of this province. Read More
Stay safe when participating in school sport events
31 March 2021On 27 March 2021, Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, gazetted the decision that school sporting events can be held. This include sport matches, physical education, extra-curricular activities, and school sport tournaments. Read More
UPDATE: Covid-19 recoveries increase in old age homes
31 March 2021The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is calling upon all members of the public to be extra vigilant when visiting your loved ones at old age homes this Easter weekend. Read More
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