News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Support Museum to Assist Drakenstein Women’s Clubs
8 August 2013In celebration of Women’s Month, the Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en –monument is organising a collection in aid of two women’s clubs in Drakenstein. Read More
Celebrating Women's True Empowerment
8 August 2013On 9 August 1956, about 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the pass laws. National Women’s Day is celebrated on 9 August every year to commemorate that historic Read More
Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Popular Garden Route Nature Reserve
8 August 2013A cargo ship has run aground a few kilometers off the Knysna coast, in the middle of the Garden Route’s popular tourist site, Goukamma Nature Reserve. Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, said the vessel lost power and... Read More
Swimming Event Against Woman Abuse
7 August 2013Western Province Aquatics will partner with Virgin Active South Africa and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) to host a Women’s Day event (starting at 9:00) at the Blue Downs Swimming Pool on Friday, 9 August 2013. Read More
Premier Zille Opens Paarl East Cape Access e-Centre
7 August 2013Premier Zille officially opened the Paarl East Cape Access e-Centre with Drakenstein Municipality Mayor Gesie Van Deventer at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read More
New Horizons Clinic in Plettenberg Bay to get Facelift
7 August 2013At a community dialogue meeting in New Horizons in Plettenberg Bay earlier this week, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, announced that the health facility will undergo R4 million worth of structural changes.The expected date of... Read More
Road Traffic Management Corporation's Days are Numbered
7 August 2013Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Media Alert: Minister Madikizela Explains Allocation of Housing List
6 August 2013Western Cape Human Settlements Minister will deliver a statement today, 6 August 2013, explaining the allocation of housing opportunities in the Western Cape and will be supported by a live demonstration of a municipal housing list. Read More
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Celebrates Women
6 August 2013On 9 August 1956, 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the pass laws. Read More
Disaster Management on High Alert for Possible Bad Weather
6 August 2013Statement by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Read More
Minister Winde Visits One of SA's First Commercial Wind Farms
6 August 2013Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde visited one of South Africa's first commercial wind farms on Tuesday, 6 August 2013. Read More
Media Alert: Premier Zille to Open Paarl East, Cape Access e-Centre
6 August 2013Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille will be opening the Cape Access e-Centre at the Paarl East Thusong Centre on Wednesday, 7 August 2013. Read More
Minister Explains the Allocation of Housing Opportunities
6 August 2013The Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, today (6 August 2013) delivered a statement on the allocation of housing opportunities in the Western Cape, and oversaw live internet-based demonstrations of the George... Read More
Minister Carlisle to Conduct Walkabout at Nyanga Taxi Rank
5 August 2013Following recent reports of shootings and killings related to the taxi industry, particularly in the Nyanga area and taxi rank, there have been various concerns raised regarding safety at that rank; particularly for the many commuters who use that... Read More
R50 000 Reward for Information on Cop Killers
5 August 2013Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety says he hopes that by offering a reward that someone, somewhere, will come forward and help the police catch the cowardly criminals responsible for the recent murders of police offers. Read More
CHAN 2014 Delegation Visits Cape Town
5 August 2013A delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) visited the Cape Town Stadium and the Athlone Stadium last week to assess their readiness to host matches in the CHAN 2014 African Nations Championship. Read More
Taxi-related Violence a Cause for Serious Concern
5 August 2013Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Minister Visits Award-winning Team at George Hospital's Renal Unit
5 August 2013Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, visited the renal unit at George Hospital on 5 August 2013 to personally congratulate the staff that have been acknowledged by Rotary in South Africa with their highest award – the Paul Harris award. Read More
Diabetes: Know the Facts
5 August 2013World Diabetes Day is celebrated on 14 November each year. Know the facts of this silent killer and learn how a few lifestyle changes can make a difference. Read More
Child Neglect is Inexcusable
2 August 2013Media Statement by Minister of Social Development Albert FritzI am saddened, and at the same time, angered by the discovery of the body of three-year old Olivia Voeght. Read More
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