News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Business confidence in the Western Cape highest in SA
11 April 2024According to the most recent RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI), business confidence in the Western Cape is higher than any other province and higher than South Africa’s business confidence level. Read More
Research at Outeniqua Research Farm benefits the dairy industry
11 April 2024Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which is known for its research on dairy production from planted pasture. Read More
Twenty-eight arrests by K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week
11 April 2024Twenty-eight arrests by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week. Read More
Premier launches Western Cape Government’s first Mobile eCentre
11 April 2024Media Release: Connecting the Western Cape Government with our citizens through technology - Premier launches Western Cape Government’s first Mobile eCentre Read More
R116.6 million for Energy Resilience Programme and Solar Geyser Initiative
11 April 2024Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Invests R116.6 million in the Provincial Energy Resilience Programme and Solar Geyser Initiative Read More
LEAP officers confiscate 14 firearms during March
10 April 2024The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers continue to work creating safer communities by conducting various operations and patrols in the hotspot areas where they are deployed. Read More
Mopping up and damage assessment continue after cut-off low system
10 April 2024“Although the extreme weather is over, the public are asked to please be aware of potentially dangerous conditions in large parts of the province,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development... Read More
Open letter to Ministers of Transport and Home Affairs
10 April 2024Critical shortage of licensing forms will arrest the economy Dear Ministers Chikunga and Motsoaledi, Read More
National health budget cut: What does this mean for the Western Cape?
10 April 2024There have been many questions regarding the national public sector budget shortfall and how it will impact health services in the Western Cape. The public health system will remain under pressure for the next 3 to 5 years as a result of significant... Read More
Update on impact of severe weather system in Western Cape
9 April 2024Joint Media Release: Update on impact of severe weather system in Western Cape Read More
Schools in all education districts will be open on Wednesday, 10 April 2024
9 April 2024Schools in all education districts will be open on Wednesday, 10 April 2024. This means that schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will also reopen on Wednesday. Read More
Premier provides update on disaster management response to severe weather
8 April 2024Joint Media Release: Premier provides update on coordinated disaster management response to severe weather Read More
Tygerberg Hospital improves quality of life of 1000 cochlear implant recipients
8 April 2024On Saturday, 06 April 2024, the recipients of cochlear implants and their families celebrated a proud milestone at Tygerberg Hospital: its 1 000th recipient of a cochlear implant at the hospital. A cochlear implant is an electronic hearing device... Read More
More than 220 young men empowered to be safety champions in their communities
8 April 2024On Saturday, 6 April 2024, 223 young men from across the Western Cape, between the ages of 18–25 years-old graduated from the Chrysalis Academy. The young men commenced with their 3-month course in mid-January. Read More
Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain close
8 April 2024Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain closed on Tuesday, 9 April 2024. Read More
Getting employers on the bus
8 April 2024Employers urged to join WC jobseeker travel voucher programme Read More
Premier hosts digicon to update citizens on possible impact of severe weather
7 April 2024Premier Alan Winde will lead a digicon on Sunday, 7 April to update members of the media and public on the measures the Western Cape Government is putting in place to prepare for the possible impact of the severe weather which is expected to bring... Read More
Premier updates public on measures to mitigate impact of extreme weather
7 April 2024Joint Media Release: Premier updates public on proactive measures Western Cape Government is taking to mitigate possible impact of severe weather system Read More
Cape Winelands, Overberg and Helderberg schools closed on Monday, 8 April 2024
7 April 2024Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts, as well as the Helderberg basin area, will be closed on Monday, 8 April 2024, as a result of the severe storm warnings for these areas. Read More
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