News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
School health services contribute to a healthy, thriving child
10 May 2022To build a brighter and healthier community, health education and care start at a young age, and we encourage all communities to support the Department in educating and growing a thriving and healthy child. Read More
Lupus ‘warrior’ gives hope to those affected by this chronic, autoimmune disease
10 May 2022‘Lupus might have my body, but it does not have me.’ These are the encouraging words of 25-year-old Tamryn Monique Swartz, a Human Resource Management student from Grabouw. Read More
Procurement Disclosure Report: 01 March 2022 to 31 March 2022
10 May 2022The Provincial Treasury is pleased to publish the twenty second monthly edition of the Procurement Disclosure Report for the period 01 March 2022 to 31 March 2022. Read More
Premier Winde & Minister Schäfer launch new R36 million facility
9 May 2022[Joint media release] Premier Winde & Minister Schäfer launch new R36 million facility providing skills education opportunities for Struisbaai youth. Read More
Institutional Capacity-Building and Support available to NPO Sector
9 May 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) wishes to alert those Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) that need Institutional Capacity-Building that support is available. Read More
2022 May/June NSC starts tomorrow
8 May 202236 379 candidates have registered to write exams during the 2022 May/June National Senior Certificate (NSC) session which starts on Monday. Read More
Update by Western Cape Government Health and Wellness on fatal shooting tragedy
8 May 2022Update by Western Cape Government Health and Wellness on fatal shooting tragedy at New Somerset Hospital. It is with great sadness that we confirm the third death following the fatal shooting tragedy at the New Somerset Hospital yesterday... Read More
Western Cape Government Health and Wellness can confirm a fatal shooting tragedy
7 May 2022Western Cape Government Health and Wellness can confirm a fatal shooting tragedy that has claimed two lives took place inside of New Somerset Hospital. Read More
Heritage Western Cape invites stakeholders to meeting
6 May 2022During the 2022-2023 financial year, Heritage Western Cape (HWC) intends hosting meetings and where appropriate, workshops, with conservation bodies, local municipalities, relevant government departments and other interested and affected parties, in... Read More
Minister Allen conducts first patrol with Tafelsig Neighbourhood Watch
6 May 2022This past Wednesday evening, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety and Police Oversight, Reagen Allen, conducted his first patrol with the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) in the Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain area. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital performs first Cornea Surgery in South Africa
5 May 2022On Tuesday (3 May 2022), another groundbreaking medical procedure was performed by surgeons of Groote Schuur Hospital – this time, the first ever corneal neurotisation procedure by a hospital in South Africa, paving the way for many patients to... Read More
Minister Simmers attends engagements and conducts site visits in Garden Route
5 May 2022Between 27-29 April, newly appointed Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers conducted various site visits and had engagements in the Garden Route District. Read More
Current census count disaster could mean 1615 fewer doctors & 9 300 teachers
5 May 2022Media release by Premier Alan Winde: Current census count disaster could mean 1615 fewer doctors or 5981 fewer nurses, and 9 300 fewer teachers. Read More
Child and Youth Care Workers continue to restore dignity of youth at risk
5 May 2022In the Western Cape, the work undertaken by Child and Youth Care Workers is situated in the provincial Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Social Crime Prevention and Support Programme, which aims to restore the human dignity of youth who are... Read More
Western Cape Government mourns the passing of Fred Mouton
5 May 2022It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of the legendary cartoonist, Fred Mouton. Read More
WCDoA launches Prestige Agri-Awards and Agri-Worker Household Census dashboard
4 May 2022Yesterday, 3 May 2022, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, launched the 2022 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards and the Agri-Worker Household Census Dashboard. Read More
Boost your immune system before flu season
4 May 2022A healthy lifestyle has many benefits and can help your immune system to fight infections like flu. Influenza, or flu, affects millions of people every year. While most people recover easily, others can become seriously ill. Read More
International Child and Youth Care Workers’ Week: 3rd May- 6th May 2022
3 May 2022In celebration of International Child and Youth Care Workers' Week, taking place from the 3 to 6 May 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, wishes to acknowledge the ongoing commitment and dedication of each and... Read More
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