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Clarence Drive reopening for one-way traffic

11 December 2023

Clarence Drive is set to reopen today, 11 December 2023. While the road will be opened as soon as it is safe, road users are urged to plan and delay trips till late afternoon to allow teams to fully vacate the site. Read More

Minister Mbombo unveils Department’s festive season readiness plans

11 December 2023

On the 11th of December, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, together with senior officials of the department, unveiled the province’s festive season readiness plans at Hermanus Provincial Hospital. Read More

WCG adjustments budget votes offer hope despite fiscal mess

10 December 2023

Media Release: WCG adjustments budget votes offer hope despite national government’s fiscal mess Read More

Minister Meyer meets with the Fruit Industry regarding the Port of Cape Town

9 December 2023

On 6 December 2023, Western Cape Agricultural Minister, Ivan Meyer, met with key stakeholders within the agricultural sector regarding the grave and deeply concerning situation at the Port of Cape Town (PoCT). Read More

Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting

8 December 2023

Media Release: Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet on Wednesday, 6 December 2023. Read More

Debate on Vote 5: Education Adjustment Budget

8 December 2023

2023/24 spending plans Read More

Dignity, growth, and opportunity through Ebenezer housing project

7 December 2023

On 29 November 2023, the Department of Infrastructure handed over 10 new Breaking New Ground (BNG) houses at the Ebenezer project site in New Horizons, Plettenberg Bay. Read More

GSH kidney transplant recipient gets generous birthday gift to prolong her life

7 December 2023

Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) kidney transplant recipient receives generous birthday gift to prolong her life Read More

Executive summary of Premier's Adjustments Budget vote speech

7 December 2023

Media Release: Executive summary of the inputs of Premier Alan Winde on the occasion of the Department of the Premier’s 2023/24 Adjustments Budget Vote debate Read More

WCG urges President Ramaphosa to refer NHI Bill back to National Assembly

7 December 2023

The Western Cape Government (WCG) urges President Ramaphosa to refer the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill back to National Assembly for reconsideration  Read More

Help us protect young children against diarrhoea and pneumonia in the WC

6 December 2023

Help us protect young children against diarrhoea and pneumonia in the Western Cape (WC) Read More

Another crop of students graduate from Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute

5 December 2023

On Saturday, 2 December 2023, one hundred and eighty-seven (187) students graduated with qualifications ranging from Certificates and Diplomas in Agriculture to Baccalaureus in Agriculture from the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) in... Read More

WCG shows its support for GBV survivors

5 December 2023

Scores of people across the Western Cape formed human chains as a show of support for victims and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) on 05 December 2023 as part of the 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Cam Read More

The Poisons Information Helpline provides tips to prevent paediatric poisonings

5 December 2023

The Poisons Information Helpline provides tips to prevent paediatric poisonings this festive season    As the festive season approaches, there are several poisoning dangers to be aware of, particularly with regards to children. Read More

Let us continue protecting the rights of Persons with Disabilities

4 December 2023

Disability Rights Awareness Month – which is observed between 03 November and 03 December – may be coming to an end, but we should continue recognizing that the rights of persons with disabilities are human rights. Read More

Premier appeals to Western Cape residents to celebrate festive season safely

4 December 2023

Joint Media Release: Premier appeals to Western Cape residents to celebrate safely and responsibly this festive season Read More

More than 1 550 apply to train at Chrysalis

4 December 2023

Statement by the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen More than 1 550 apply to train at Chrysalis Read More

Western Cape scores 83% success rate in Land Reform Report

4 December 2023

Earlier today, Ivan Meyer, Western Cape provincial Minister of Agriculture released a research report by an independent research company, Phuhlisani Solutions. Read More

Invitation to WCG’s Human Chain event

1 December 2023

On Tuesday, 05 December 2023, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, – along with Premier Alan Winde – will form part of a human chain. Read More

K-9 and Rural Safety Units successes in Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay

1 December 2023

The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, once again conducted various crime fighting operations in their respective areas. Read More

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