News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
1000th patient can hear thanks to cochlear implant surgery at Tygerberg Hospital
3 October 2023Athule Mgodeli (27), who has been deaf for many years of his life, became the 1 000th individual treated with cochlear implants by Tygerberg Hospital on 29 September 2023. The hospital is one of the largest tertiary health facilities in the country... Read More
Scholar Transport vehicle testing for Transport Month
3 October 2023On Wednesday, 4 October 2023, Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, will visit the free vehicle testing currently offered to Scholar Transport operators at Gene Louw Traffic College in Bra Read More
Premier visits disaster-hit Breede Valley
2 October 2023Media Release: Premier visits disaster-hit Breede Valley to assess damage and relief efforts Read More
Western Cape launches innovative ECOS System
2 October 2023The Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Services recently launched its innovative Export Certificate Office System (ECOS). The launch coincided with the Western Cape’s inaugural Veterinary Week, which focused on state veterinary... Read More
PanSALB International Translation Day event
2 October 2023In partnership with the City of Cape Town, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) commemorated International Translation Day on 29 September 2023. Read More
Celebrating International Day for Older Persons
1 October 2023As we celebrate International Day for Older Persons on Sunday, 1 October, Western Cape Minister of Social Development calls on citizens to create environments where elderly residents can thrive, be safe, and be respected. Read More
More Neighbourhood Watches accredited and receive bicycles in Beaufort West
29 September 2023During a recent visit to Beaufort West, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen handed over 8 bicycles to 4 neighbourhood watches (NHWs), with each receiving 2. Read More
No lawlessness will be tolerated during EFF's so-called protest
28 September 2023On Wednesday, 27 September 2023, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, met with District Executive Mayors, along with relevant and senior officials from various provincial departments, district municipalities... Read More
Rabies: All for 1, One Health for All
28 September 2023Today, 28 September 2023 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance started in 2007 to raise awareness about the world’s deadliest infectious disease and bring together partners to enhance prevention and control efforts worldwide. Read More
Minister Mackenzie to launch WC October Transport Month under safety banner
28 September 2023On Friday 29 September 2023, Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mac Read More
Minister Allen continues with District Engagements to ensure greater safety
28 September 2023Minister Allen continues with District Engagements to ensure greater safety across the Province. Read More
Healed and grateful hearts after surgeries at Western Cape tertiary hospitals
28 September 2023Since 2013, surgeons at the three tertiary hospitals in the Western Cape, Tygerberg Hospital (TBH), Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) and Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH), have collectively performed nearly 10 000 heart surgeries. Read More
Legacies and contributions honoured at Cultural Affairs Awards
27 September 2023On Tuesday, 26 September 2023, the Artscape theatre was packed to the brim with excited guests who attended the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) 21st Cultural Affairs Awards. Read More
Over a million inbound seats expected as WCG marks World Tourism Day in Langa
27 September 2023To mark World Tourism Day, Mireille Wenger, the provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities which includes Tourism, lauded the vital contribution that the province’s tourist guides make to the tourism and hospitality sector at a graduat Read More
Storm damage keeps 21 Western Cape schools closed on Wednesday
27 September 2023Our latest updated information indicates that 249 schools in the Western Cape have been affected by the storms over the weekend. Read More
ADVANCING AND WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AND PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY
27 September 2023The month, August is known as the National Women’s Month in South Africa. Read More
Road Closure Alert - 26 September
26 September 2023Due to heavy rainfall, residents in the Western Cape are cautioned to take extreme care on roads. The following roads have been closed: Read More
Praise for staff as stroke patients find hope and healing
26 September 2023On 5 July 2023 just after 2am, Elsies River resident Clive Fortuin was admitted to his local emergency centre with signs of a stroke. As we celebrate Heart Awareness Month this September and ahead of Stroke Awareness Week in October, Clive and wife... Read More
WC Disaster Management Centre planning recovery and humanitarian needs
26 September 2023Media Release: Western Cape Disaster Management Centre planning recovery and humanitarian needs in aftermath of the severe weather Read More
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