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Progress on Malmesbury Bypass Project

26 August 2024

Progress on Malmesbury Bypass Project Continues with Site Visit from Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister Tertuis Simmers Read More

Celebrating teaching excellence with the winners of the WC PTA

25 August 2024

Last night, I had the pleasure of hosting the Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards for 2024, now in their 24th year. These awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible work that teachers in our public schools do every day. Read More

Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting

25 August 2024

On Wednesday, 21 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Read More

Update on MR310 flood damage repairs

24 August 2024

Provincial Minister Simmers Visits Citrusdal to provide update on MR310 flood damage repairs Read More

Climate Change mitigation initiatives ensure food security and job opportunities

23 August 2024

“Climate change is real and severely impacts the agricultural sector,” said Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, during the debate on the climate crisis in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on... Read More

A second chance at life: Organ donation transforms lives in the Western Cape

23 August 2024

Organ donation is the process of giving an organ or a part of an organ to someone who needs it to survive or improve the quality of their life. Organ donation and transplantation is more than just a medical procedure; it’s a remarkable gift of life. Read More

Department of Local Government Long Service Awards 2024

23 August 2024

The Department of Local Government hosted its Long Service Awards on 23 August 2024 at the Cape Town Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre. Read More

Direct export of horses to the EU resumes after 14 years, a boost for jobs

22 August 2024

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the news that the export of thoroughbred horses from South Africa to the EU has resumed after a 14-year absence. Read More

Update on progress of repairs to MR310 (R303) following flood damage

22 August 2024

On Saturday, 24 August 2024, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will provide an important update to the media regarding the ongoing repairs to the MR310 (R303). Read More

Minister Marais welcomes additional police deployments against extortion

21 August 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the announcement by national Police Minister Senzo Mchunu that additional police officers will be deployed to the Eastern Cape to specifically combat... Read More

Premier chairs first Premier’s Coordinating Forum of current term in office

21 August 2024

On Tuesday, 20 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF), the first of his current term in office. Read More

WCDoA gives R14,98 million to Citrusdal Water Users Association

20 August 2024

On Saturday, 17 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, handed over R14.98 m to the Citrusdal Water Users Association. Read More

Pledge to renew partnership in interests of residents

20 August 2024

Provincial Minister of Infrastructure and New Executive Mayor of Beaufort West pledge to renew partnership in interests of residents Read More

The port of Cape Town is important to Western Cape’s economic growth and jobs

19 August 2024

On Monday, 12 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, met with Transnet’s Port of Cape Town management. Read More

Minister Marais welcomes arrest in Caledon murder case

19 August 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect for the murder of 16 year old Overberg High School pupil, Deveney Nel. Read More

Minister Marais welcomes arrest in Caledon murder case

19 August 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect for the murder of 16 year old Overberg High School pupil, Deveney Nel. Read More

Minister Marais condemns murder of Paarl teenager

19 August 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has called on members of the public to come forward with information regarding the murder of a teenager in Paarl last Friday. Read More

Seeing for himself: Premier conducts oversight visits

18 August 2024

Premier Winde carried out an unannounced visit at Stellenbosch Hospital. "Frontline healthcare services are being affected by budget cuts forced on the Western Cape Government (WCG) due to the centrally negotiated public sector wage agreement. Read More

Premier urges corporates to invest more in Western Cape youth

18 August 2024

This week, the Western Cape Government’s YearBeyond Programme hosted its second Employer Breakfast in Cape Town, bringing together a diverse group of industry leaders and employers committed to tackling the pressing issue of youth unemployment. Read More

Women’s health and wellness is a priority of every stage of life

16 August 2024

Celebrate and cherish your health and wellness at every stage of life!  Taking care of your health is important every day, but this Women’s Day the Western Cape Government Health and Wellness reminds women to seize two opportunities that will... Read More

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