News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Premier Alan Winde on meeting of the PCC and the lifting the National State of D
22 March 2022Media release by Premier Alan Winde on meeting of the PCC and the lifting the National State of Disaster immediately Read More
UPDATE: Western Cape Government moves forward with ECD Migration
22 March 2022With the shift of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) function from the Department of Social Development (DSD) to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) at national and provincial levels taking place on 1 April 2022, we are pleased with the steps... Read More
Provincial Strategy for Mental Health
22 March 2022COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all health care services, including mental health services. There has been a noticeable increase in the number of mental admissions, particularly female mental health care users and adolescents. Read More
Treatment is available for rheumatoid arthritis
22 March 2022March is National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month and Tygerberg Hospital in the Western Cape provides patient-centered care for more than 4 000 persons with various forms of arthritis and connective tissue diseases every year in the Division of... Read More
Premier Alan Winde in response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Address
22 March 2022Media release by Premier Alan Winde in response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Address Read More
Premier Winde calls on residents to reflect this human rights day
21 March 2022Media release: Premier Winde calls on residents to reflect on and commit to the democratic values that we all hold dear this Human Rights Day. Read More
Premier Winde calls on residents to reflect this human rights day
21 March 2022Media release: Premier Winde calls on residents to reflect on and commit to the democratic values that we all hold dear this Human Rights Day. Read More
Minister Simmers conducts impromptu visit at Highbury development
17 March 2022Today, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers conducted an impromptu visit to the Highbury Park Housing Project in Kuilsriver, after numerous social media posts and reports indicated that the illegal sale of fully State... Read More
Construction of over 400 units in Vlakkeland project to commence in the 2022/23
17 March 2022Over 331 housing units have been completed in the Vlakkeland housing project in the Drakenstein Municipality. The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) has ensured that these residents and their loved ones now live in improved and... Read More
Intergovernmental dispute reinstituted in Delta Air Lines’ application
17 March 2022I am disappointed and alarmed by the continued silence of the Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, to the request to urgently grant Delta A Read More
Winners of “My Covid Journey” school library competition announced
17 March 2022In celebration of International School Library Month (ISLM) which took place during October last year, I announced a poetry competition which offered learners the chance to win R25 000 for their school to spend on library resources. Read More
Western Cape commits R5M to combat locust infestation in the Karoo
17 March 2022The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has made R5 million immediately available to provide support in personal protective equipment, sprayer pumps and aerial spraying support to teams combatting the outbreak of locust swarms in the Western Cape. Read More
DCAS disappointed by cancellation of the National School Sport Championship
17 March 2022On 16 March 2022, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport was informed by the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) that the National School Sport Championship, scheduled for the weekend of 18-21 March 2022, has... Read More
Premier Winde & Minister Marais conduct an oversight visit to Manenberg SAPS
16 March 2022Joint Media Release: Following LEAP officers' deployment to Manenberg, Premier Winde & Minister Marais conduct an oversight visit to Manenberg SAPS. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital opens Adolescent Centre of Excellence
16 March 2022On 16 March 2022, Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) officially opened its Adolescent Centre of Excellence to serve young people, between the ages of 13 and 18, in the Western Cape. Read More
Western Cape Ostrich Industry gives Diplomats a taste of Ostrich
15 March 2022Yesterday, 14 March 2022, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer and the South African Ostrich Business Chamber (SAOBC) hosted an event to introduce members of our diplomatic corps to the array of ostrich meat products produced in the... Read More
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) respond to 5 288 incidents over the weekend
15 March 2022A total of 5 288 incidents were responded to by the Western Cape Government Health’s (WCGH’s) EMS during the past weekend. Read More
Diarrhoea vs Enteric (Thypoid) Fever
15 March 2022Enteric or typhoid fever has recently been in the spotlight with a perceived increase in cases although there are annually cases diagnosed. Read More
Premier Winde condemns the extension of the National State of Disaster
15 March 2022Media release: Premier Winde condemns the extension of the National State of Disaster; President Ramaphosa owes South Africa an explanation Read More
Service provider appointed to assist with ECD Stimulus Relief Fund payments
15 March 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) welcomes the appointment of a service provider to assist with the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Stimulus Relief Fund payments to those eligib Read More
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