News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Extremely late applications for 3 391 learners received since 1 January 2023
12 February 2023The Western Cape Education Department has been hard at work since before schools reopened to complete infrastructure for new learners in 2023, and to find places for all the new applicants we are receiving daily. Read More
End of an Era: We mourn the loss of Jerry Watt
10 February 2023It is with great sadness that we have heard of the death of Jerry Watt, the well known singer who was part of The Rockets, one of our longest running local bands. Read More
Future of women’s sport looks bright as we host the opening match of World Cup
10 February 2023The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is proud to be supporting the hosting of the T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa this year. We look forward to seeing large crowds supporting the matches played at Newlands and Boland Park in... Read More
Premier notes announcements in President’s SONA on energy crisis
10 February 2023Media release: Premier notes announcements in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address with regards to the catastrophic energy crisis. Read More
No more talk, action is needed to implement the remote working VISA
10 February 2023I welcome the renewed commitment from President Cyril Ramaphosa to “introduce[e] a remote worker VISA and a special dispensation for high-growth start-ups” in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last night. Read More
Ramaphosa wants to corporatise Postbank while it fails to disburse SASSA grants
10 February 2023I have made it my duty to continue applying pressure on my national counterpart, Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, to fix the mess that is the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Read More
Umar battles the bully and wins the 2022 Story Stars competition!
9 February 2023This morning, I visited Blossom Street Primary School in Athlone to announce Umar Jones as the 2022 winner, and to premiere the next instalment of “Story Stars: The adventures of Felix and Felicity”, which now includes Umar as a character alongside... Read More
WC Government calls on President for SONA to respond to country in crisis
8 February 2023Joint media release: Western Cape government calls on President for SONA to respond to country in crisis Read More
Neighbourhood Watch structures exceeds 600 and 17 000 members in Western Cape
8 February 2023I am delighted to learn that in the Western Cape, we have reached 615 accredited neighbourhood watch (NHW) structures. We now have 17 546 registered members. Read More
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
7 February 2023Joint media release: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse Read More
25 Firearms confiscated by LEAP Officers during first month of 2023
7 February 2023Between 2 January – 29 January 2023, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers ensured that 25 firearms were removed from our streets. Read More
Ensure your COVID vaccinations are up-to-date
7 February 2023Community outreaches, where COVID-19 vaccines are integrated with comprehensive health services, have proved to be an effective way to provide people with access to healthcare that protects them and keep them out of hospital. Read More
Pregnancy Awareness Week
7 February 2023Pregnancy is different and not all women experience the same symptoms. Read More
Minister Simmers encourages emerging contractors at their graduation in George
6 February 2023Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers attended the graduation ceremony of emerging contractors on CIDB Grade level 1 & 2 in George on Friday, 3 February 2023. The Regional Structure Training Programme piloted in 2022/23 in the... Read More
Community Safety held Policing Needs and Priorities engagement: Cape Metro West
6 February 2023The Department of Community Safety has hosted a series of Rural Safety Summits and Policing Needs and Priorities engagements across the province. Read More
Providing ongoing effective emergency care to treat conditions
6 February 2023Over a weekend period where they responded to 5 968 incidents, the Western Cape Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) worked around the clock to ensure rapid assessment, timely provision of appropriate interventions, and prompt... Read More
Minister Marais saddened to hear of tragic death of young Stellenbosch Football
5 February 2023It is with great sadness that we have heard the news of the untimely death of Stellenbosch Football Club player, Oshwin Andries. Read More
Members of the public called to nominate candidates for museum governing bodies
5 February 2023Members of the public are invited to nominate candidates who could serve on the on the governing bodies of affiliated museums for a three-year term, ending 31 October 2025. Read More
Blompark development on track to deliver 539 housing opportunities
3 February 2023With 150 houses already delivered since the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers turned the first sod in September 2021, residents of Blompark in Gansbaai can look forward to an additional 100 brand new homes being completed before... Read More
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