News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
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
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
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
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
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
Health is everybody's business
30 April 2022On Friday, 29 April 2022, Western Cape Government Health and Wellness hosted its first External Health Indaba with stakeholder representation from the private sector, statutory bodies, universities, civil society, political parties, and other... Read More
Western Cape Government to sign R20 million broadband agreement
29 April 2022Joint Media Alert: Western Cape Government, U.S. Consulate General and U.S. Trade and Development Agency to sign R20 million broadband agreement Read More
Vaccination against COVID-19 still our best defence, now with increases in cases
28 April 2022Vaccination against COVID-19 remains our best defence, especially if your immune system is compromised, as we are seeing increases in cases. Read More
#LetsMakeItCount - Premier Winde calls on residents to get counted without delay
28 April 2022Media Release: #LetsMakeItCount - With just 16 days left, Premier Winde calls on residents to get counted without delay. Read More
Minister Simmers engages municipal executives on human settlements matters
26 April 2022Today, the newly appointed Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers engaged Mayors, Deputy Mayors and MAYCO Members for Human Settlements from all Municipalities across the Province. Read More
Minister Reagen Allen Officially Sworn in
26 April 2022Minister Reagen Allen Officially Sworn in as Western Cape Minister of Community Safety and Police Oversight Read More
Western Cape Agriculture extends MOU with commodity organisations
26 April 2022Officials from the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and Commodity partners met last week to extend their Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for another three years. Read More
Minister Simmers to hold public meeting with community of New Horizon
26 April 2022On Wednesday 27 April, the newly appointed Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, will engage the community of New Horizon in Plettenberg Bay. This engagement relates to the construction of the Ebenezer Portion 20 Housing... Read More
DSD provides access of development services for disabled children
26 April 2022Care and services to children with severe and profound disabilities will become more accessible, as Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Ms Sharna Fernandez hands over an adapted vehicle to the Vrolike Vinkies Enrichment and Development... Read More
Premier Winde sounds alarm on low census count in the Western Cape
26 April 2022Media release: Premier Winde sounds alarm on low census count in the Western Cape, which will impact residents directly for years to come. 26 April 2022 Read More
Minister Simmers honoured to be appointed Provincial Minister of infrastructure
25 April 2022Today, at the Century City Conference Centre (CCCC), Western Cape Premier Alan Winde announced changes to his Provincial Cabinet. Read More
The forecast of an increase in fruit export Is good news for the Western Cape
25 April 2022The Western Cape has received good rainfall since 2018 following a prolonged period of limited precipitation. It is expected that the increased water availability will boost agricultural production. Read More
A long life for all – vaccines save lives
24 April 2022Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools we have in our health arsenal for preventable disease. Read More
Celebrating World Book Day – important to read and tell stories to your children
23 April 2022CELEBRATING WORLD BOOK DAY – importance of reading and telling stories to your child EVEN WHEN DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS ARE EXPERIENCED Read More
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