News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Violence against Women: The Thuthuzela Care Centres turn victims into survivors
31 August 2022The Thuthuzela Care Centre (“TCC”) is a joint effort between the National Prosecuting Authority (“NPA”) and the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (“the Department”). Read More
LEAP operations for August lead to over 500 arrests
29 August 2022Between 1 - 21 August 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have achieved the arrest of 515 individuals for a variety of crimes. In this same time period, LEAP officers have amongst others: Read More
Minister of Infrastructure to host event aimed at Empowering Female Owned SMMEs
29 August 2022On Wednesday, 31 August 2022, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will host a Women in Infrastructure and Built Environment engagement. The event seeks to empower female owned Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs)... Read More
Minister Wenger encourages South Africans to explore the Western Cape
29 August 2022Today, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, Minister of Mobility, Daylin Mitchell, Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde and the Mayor of George, Leon van Wyk, kicked off the start of Minister Wenger’s Tourism Month Tour Read More
Minister to hand over houses in Qolweni and unveil new social housing partners
26 August 2022On Monday 29 August, Minister Tertuis Simmers, will officiate the housing handover ceremony at the Qolweni Phase 3A (169) housing project in Plettenberg Bay. Read More
Building Plans passed: Western Cape now in top spot
25 August 2022Total building plans passed in the Western Cape between January and June 2022 increased by 33.2% in value compared to the same period last year, translating to a value of R17.86 billion and surpassing Gauteng both in value as well as percentage growt Read More
Cultural Affairs and Sport supports Rugby World Cup Sevens with R1 million boost
25 August 2022Anroux Marais, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, has announced a R1 089 000 commitment from her department in support of the upcoming Rugby World Cup Sevens. Read More
Planned protest by non-compliant liquor traders misplaced
25 August 2022I note the posts on social media about the planned protest action by a group called United Liquor Traders, which is trying to make politics out of liquor laws. Read More
Healthcare workers keep smiles clean and bright across province
25 August 2022Our oral health is more important than we may realise. From eating to smiling, our mouth, teeth and gums form part of our daily functioning. Without good oral health habits, we may develop bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease. Read More
DNA backlog reduced by over 63 000 within 10 months
24 August 2022Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen says he notes the reduction in the DNA backlog at the Western Cape SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). Read More
Cabinet Meets Business: A Focus on Energy
23 August 2022Joint media release: Cabinet Meets Business: A Focus on Energy Read More
46 000 jobs created in the Western Cape over last quarter
23 August 2022I welcome the news that 46 000 jobs were created in the province over the last quarter. This is an increase from the 37 000 jobs created in the previous quarter-on-quarter reporting period. Read More
Unpack Western Cape 1st quarter crime stats
22 August 2022Minister Allen and Provincial SAPS Commissioner Lt Gen Patekile to unpack Western Cape 1st quarter crime stats Read More
Minister Marais: We call on nominations for local Sport Legends
22 August 2022The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport would like to invite members of the sporting community to nominate their local sport stars to be honoured as Provincial Sport Legends. Read More
World Travel Awards: Make your vote count for the Western Cape
22 August 2022Each year, the World Travel Awards rewards and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the tourism and hospitality sector. Read More
1st Quarter Crime Stats shows why SAPS should be devolved
22 August 2022The 8,2% reduction in the murder rate for the 1st quarter of the 2022/23 financial year, at SAPS stations where the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers are currently deployed, is a clear demonstration why SAPS should be devolved to the... Read More
National Ban on the movement of cattle
19 August 2022NATIONAL BAN ON THE MOVEMENT OF CATTLE Read More
Site of Trojan Horse massacre now protected as a Provincial Heritage Site
19 August 2022On Friday, 19 August 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais unveiled the plaque to declare a portion of Thornton road in Athlone as a Provincial Heritage Site (PHS). Read More
Quarterly crime stats show murders dropped in LEAP deployment areas
19 August 2022Joint media release: Quarterly crime stats show murders dropped in LEAP deployment areas. An 8,2% drop in murder in LEAP deployment areas shows more devolved police powers is working. Read More
Deferred ownership pilot project a breakthrough into the home-ownership market
18 August 2022Six weeks since its launch, the Mill Park Home Ownership Project in Bredasdorp, Cape Agulhas is proving to be a welcomed breakthrough into the home ownership market for aspirant buyers. Read More
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