News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Sponsored devices at Tygerberg Hospital improve the heart functions of patients
14 September 2023Two patients show good signs of recovery after undergoing cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) at Tygerberg Hospital a few months ago. The procedure involves implanting a special pacemaker (a small, battery-powered device) in these patients to... Read More
Premier thanks WC Government family for their hard work
14 September 2023Media Release: Premier thanks Western Cape Government family after provincial government recognised as top employer in SA Read More
Karl Bremer Hospital needs your help to find families of patients
14 September 2023Karl Bremer Hospital requires the assistance of anyone who can help us with the contact details of any relatives of patients who were admitted to the facility. Read More
Deadline for NPO funding proposals extended
14 September 2023The deadline for NPOs to apply for funding for social welfare and community development services in the province, has been extended by two weeks. Read More
Installation of Solar panel geysers for beneficiaries living with disabilities
13 September 2023In his 2023/24 Budget Vote, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, allocated R24 million towards addressing the current energy crisis. A total of R24 million was earmarked for the installation of 976 solar geysers across various... Read More
WC grows air access to 10 new African cities since 2015
13 September 2023The Western Cape Government (WCG) is determined to further unlock and enable the enormous potential of the tourism and hospitality sector in the Western Cape to grow the economy, because more tourism means more jobs. Read More
Postbank Mess: Minister Zulu late to the party
13 September 2023PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO MINISTER SHARNA FERNANDEZ: It seems national government is finally waking up to the desperate need to provide feedback to the millions of SASSA grant beneficiaries dependent on these grants. But it is way too little... Read More
Handover of specialised BMWs to enhance WC Provincial Traffic
12 September 2023Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Safety boost for WC, Minister Mackenzie hands over specialised BMWs to Provincial Traffic Read More
HPV vaccination campaign kicks off at Western Cape public and special schools
12 September 2023Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness officials will be visiting public and special schools in September and October 2023 to administer human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign and return the... Read More
Safety boost for WC, Minister Mackenzie hands over specialised BMWs
12 September 2023Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More
Premier Winde visits “heart” of Western Cape Government
12 September 2023Media Release: Premier Winde visits “heart” of Western Cape Government Read More
Housing Beneficiaries urged to get free Wills drafted during Wills Week
11 September 2023National Wills Week is traditionally held every year in September, where participating attorneys offer basic Will drafting services for free. Read More
Agriculture's Q2 2023 GDP Performance is great news for the Western Cape
11 September 2023According to Statistics South Africa’s (StatsSA) recently announced GDP figures South Africa’s economic performance in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 0.6% and was driven by growth in nine of the ten industries. Nationally, agriculture (incl. Read More
International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day
11 September 2023On 09 September the world observes International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day. Read More
Handover of specialised BMWs to enhance WC Provincial Traffic
11 September 2023On Tuesday 12 September 2023, Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, will officially hand over the first batch of 31 new Traffic Enforcement vehicles to his department's Traffic Law Enforcement branch. Read More
Premier expresses condolences over the passing of Mangosuthu Buthelezi
9 September 2023Media Release: Premier expresses condolences over the passing of Mangosuthu Buthelezi Premier Alan Winde has expressed his deep condolences to the family of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Read More
Western Cape Government says "Viva Amabokoboko" as the Rugby World Cup kicks off
8 September 2023Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais wished the Springboks well in the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in France tonight. Read More
Premier’s 24th Energy Digicon looks at Western Cape Integrated Resource plan
8 September 2023Media Release: Planning for the future - Premier’s 24th Energy Digicon looks at Western Cape Integrated Resource plan Read More
Western Cape is promoting the responsible use of antibiotics and antimicrobials
8 September 2023Providing antibiotic and other antimicrobial treatment that results in the best clinical outcomes with minimal side effects to patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance is a high priority for the Western Cape Department of Health and... Read More
Media alert: Growsmart Competition – 2023 winner ceremony!
8 September 2023Tomorrow, the winners of the 2023 Growsmart Literacy and Mathematics competition will be announced! Grade 4, 5 and 6 learners competing in the competition will be awarded their prizes. 160 schools took part in the competition this year. Read More
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