News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
The WCG calls on residents to get out and support events across the province
26 June 2022I join Premier Alan Winde in celebrating the removal of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions, which will provide a major boost to our province’s events industry in particular. Read More
Western Cape teachers encouraged to participate in the 2022 NTAs
26 June 2022Nominations for the 2022 National Teaching Awards are now open! Nominations close on 26 July 2022, and I urge all Western Cape teachers to participate. Read More
Minister Fernandez engages Saartjie Baartman’s Centre for Women and children
24 June 2022On Thursday 23 June 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, engaged with the Saartjie Baartman’s Centre for Women and Children (SBCWC) on the facility’s substance abuse programme for women who have been victims of... Read More
Voluntary mask wearing supported to protect the elderly and vulnerable
24 June 2022The Western Cape Health Department welcomes the repeal of the COVID-19 regulations. At the same time, we encourage voluntary mask wearing where applicable - people who have flu symptoms, people who have underlying chronic conditions and the elderly. Read More
Clinic Integration – What to expect in the Northern / Tygerberg District
24 June 2022Western Cape Government Health will officially integrate healthcare services of seven City of Cape Town healthcare clinics in Cape Town’s Northern and Tygerberg sub-districts, from Friday 1 July 2022. Read More
Apprenticeships give hope to 43 previously unemployed youth at GABS
23 June 2022Our top priority is to create economic opportunities for young people in the Western Cape by creating the right conditions for economic growth and job creation. Read More
Premier Winde elated that all Covid-19 curbs have now been lifted.
23 June 2022Premier Winde elated that all Covid-19 curbs have now been lifted. Premier Alan Winde welcomes the move by Health minister Joe Phaahla to repeal the last of the country’s remaining Covid-19 regulations. Read More
June rainralls hold promise of good winter crops
23 June 2022The news that the Western Cape has generally received more rain than expected in June has been generally well-received by the Western Cape agricultural industry. Read More
Minister Simmers officiates sod turning ceremony of Deferred Ownership Project
23 June 2022The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers officially turned the sod to mark the first phase of construction of the Deferred Ownership Project in Cape Agulhas. Read More
Minister Bredell responds to service delivery challenges
22 June 2022The Ministerial and Mayoral (MinMay) pr Read More
Premier Winde welcomes calling of PCC
21 June 2022Media release: Premier Winde welcomes calling of PCC and emphasises that all remaining COVID-19 restrictions must be removed Read More
Public urged to verify the status of Substance Abuse Treatment Centres
21 June 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is urging the public to ensure that their loved ones are placed in a registered substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facility for increased chances of their loved ones sustaining their... Read More
All 30 WC municipal budgets successfully passed
21 June 2022All 30 municipalities in the Western Cape have successfully approved their 2022/23 budgets before the start of the municipal financial year. Read More
Western Cape allocates R55M to ecological infrastructure
20 June 2022Tomorrow, 17 June 2022, is commemorated as World Desertification and Drought Day. Read More
Minister Simmers to officiate sod turn of the deferred ownership housing project
20 June 2022On Tuesday 21 June 2022, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will officiate the sod turning of the Department of Human Settlements’ Deferred Ownership Housing Project, in Cape Agulhas. Read More
Rental and ownership options for youth introduced by Human Settlements
20 June 2022The Provincial Department of Human Settlements has developed a new human settlements product within affordable housing aimed at empowering young aspirant first time homeowners called Deferred Ownership. In simple terms this is “Rent to Own or Rent... Read More
Dietitians are at the forefront in the fight against chronic conditions
20 June 2022The importance of healthy habits to prevent and manage chronic conditions is highlighted in June by celebrating Global Wellness Day on 11 June and Dietitian Week from 20 to 24 June. Read More
Minister Marais hands over half a million in support of Masters Hockey World Cup
20 June 2022On Monday, 20 June 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais handed over funding of R500 000 to Western Province Hockey and SA Masters Hockey, in support of the upcoming World Masters Hockey World Cup tourn Read More
Mob killing trend is deeply worrying
20 June 2022The latest report about yet another alleged mob justice killing, which occurred yesterday on the corner of 1st Avenue and Lincoln Road in Belmont Park, Kraaifontein, Read More
SANCA Drug Awareness Week: Most people seeking treatment for ‘Tik’ addiction
20 June 2022The latest Phase 50 report (2022) compiled by the South African Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (SACENDU) reveals that in the Western Cape, the primary substances of use reported by 36 specialist treatment centres/programmes between the... Read More
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