News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Dignity, growth, and opportunity through Ebenezer housing project
7 December 2023On 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 2023Groote 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 2023Media 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 2023The 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 2023Help 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 2023On 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 2023Scores 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 2023The 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 2023Disability 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 2023Joint 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 2023Statement 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 2023Earlier 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 2023On 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 2023The 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
Premier’s weekly digicon turns its attention to GBV
1 December 2023Media Release: Premier’s weekly digicon turns its attention to GBV Premier Alan Winde’s regular digicon this week looked at an issue equally as serious as the energy crisis: gender-based violence (GBV). Read More
Local community interventions are central to achieving the end of AIDS in the WC
1 December 2023Local community interventions are central to achieving the end of AIDS in the Western Cape (WC) Read More
Community participation and leadership in spotlight on World Aids Day
1 December 2023Healthcare workers have joined people around the world to commemorate World Aids Day on 1 December 2023 and have highlighted the important role communities play in shaping the HIV/AIDS response. Read More
Minister Marais expresses condolences on passing of Kathy Dumbrell
30 November 2023I am deeply saddened by the passing of Ms. Kathy Dumbrell, a member of the Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC). She was a passionate and committed individual who was dedicated to promoting heritage, the arts, and culture in the province. Read More
We are fighting to place learners despite massive blow to our budget
30 November 2023Over the past 5 years, on average, the number of learners in Western Cape schools has increased by 19 000 each year, and additional learners continue to need places every year. Read More
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