News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Minister Marais congratulates Desiree Ellis on her CAF Coach of the Year Award
22 July 2022The Western Cape Government congratulates Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis as she was named Coach of the Year at the CAF Awards on Thursday, 21 July. Read More
Minister Simmers to officiate opening of Ashton-Montagu infrastructure project
22 July 2022On Saturday, 23 July, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, will officiate the opening of the Cogmanskloof Pass, in Montagu. Read More
Social Development supports 1 466 families affected by natural disasters
21 July 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is one of several government institutions responsible for addressing the humanitarian relief needs of vulnerable groups in response to natural disasters, such as floods, droughts, and fires. Read More
The Western Cape is coming back stronger!
20 July 2022Media release: The Western Cape is coming back stronger! The Western Cape’s hospitality, tourism and events sectors are among the industries leading the charge in the province’s post-Covid-19 economic recovery. Read More
Public Notice: Closure of Disa Hall vaccination site
20 July 2022Please note that Disa Hall Vaccination Centre, based at the Tygerberg Hospital, will close on 29 July 2022. Read More
A third Western Cape restaurant makes it into global ranking
19 July 2022I am ecstatic that a third Western Cape restaurant, Fyn in Cape Town, has made it into the top 100 list of restaurants in the world for 2022, breaking into the top 50 category (37th position). Read More
Conference challenges youth to Go Beyond to reach success
19 July 2022The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its YearBeyond programme, hosted a GoBeyond conference aimed at supporting youth to go beyond their fears and shape their future from 16-18 July 2022. Read More
#BackOnTrack: WC students will spend extra learning hours on Maths & Reading
19 July 2022The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will be taking decisive action over the 3rd and 4th term to address severe learning losses in the Foundation Phase (Grades 1 to 3), by enabling an increased time allocation for Mathematics and Reading... Read More
Pharmacist spreads love and warmth by crocheting for patients
19 July 2022Crocheting is more than just a hobby for Stikland Hospital pharmacist Elsabe van der Merwe. Read More
Minister Simmers makes 67 minutes count at New Woodlands farm 694 site
19 July 2022Earlier this morning, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, joined the rest of the world in commemorating the birthday of the late former South African President Nelson Mandela. Read More
Crime fighting requires resources and less talking
19 July 2022Police Minister Bheki Cele has once again come to the province to engage residents, but what residents want and need is action, in the form of more visible policing. Read More
Minister Maynier to visit Boundary Primary School
18 July 2022On Tuesday, 19 July 2022, Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier will visit Boundary Primary School to welcome students back to class for the third term. Read More
Over 25 000 learners supported with safe activities during school holidays
18 July 2022The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport coordinated various programmes over the June/July school holidays to ensure youth could go to safe spaces to develop their skills and talents. Read More
Students and teachers pulled out all the stops during the holidays
18 July 2022Over 26 000 students gave up their holidays to participate in winter school programmes arranged by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) and schools across the province. Read More
Minister Fernandez and DSD Staff Support Care Home for Persons with Disabilities
18 July 2022On Mandela Day, 18 July 2022, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez in collaboration with staff from the Provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) generously handed over blankets, toiletries and several other... Read More
Minister Marais proud of Team WC's National School Sport Championship victory
18 July 2022It is with great pleasure that we congratulate our athletes, coaches and support staff who competed at the National School Sport Winter Championship and ended with a historic gold overall finish. Read More
Western Cape Department of Human Settlements contractor framework initiative
17 July 2022As a result of Covid-19, many of the smaller contractors which serviced the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) were forced to close their doors, leading to a drop in the number of SMME’s on the department’s supplier database. Read More
Don’t delay your health needs – your future is built on your health
15 July 2022Hospitalisations due to COVID-19 have decreased, ushering in a new era in which we can once again celebrate special moments with our loved ones, travel, return to work and grow our futures. It also means we have the opportunity now to catch up on... Read More
Western Cape Government excited at events sector roaring back to life
14 July 2022Media Release: The Western Cape Government is excited at local events sector roaring back to life again. Read More
Minister Simmers officiates the Killarney Gardens Development Sod Turning
13 July 2022The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers was joined by City of Cape Town (CoCT) Mayco Member Malusi Booi, to officiate the ceremonial sod turning of the Killarney Gardens Mixed-Use Development. Read More
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