News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Route 60 Repairs Underway
21 November 2012A slip failure of the road embankment occurred on the R60 between Ashton and Swellendam in October, causing a large subsidence across almost the full width of the road. This required that the road be completely closed as it is not safe for the... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Open New Office in Athlone
20 November 2012Minister Albert Fritz will open new Social Development offices in the Southern Surburbs. The new building makes for improved service delivery and easy access, right on the doorstep of the Bokmakierie and Hazendal communities. Read More
Western Cape Education Department Launches e-Recruitment System
20 November 2012The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has introduced a new online system that will make it much easier for teachers to apply for jobs in the province.The online application system was piloted in 2011 for the filling of promotion posts. Read More
Extended Date for Nominations for Awards for Cultural Excellence Announced
20 November 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has extended the deadline for nominations for the annual Cultural awards to 30 November 2012. Read More
Western Cape Welcomes First Cruise Liner of the Season
20 November 2012At 08:30 today, the first major international cruise liner of the season. The MSC Opera docked at E-berth at Cape Town Harbour carrying 1284 passengers from the Mediterranean and Namibia. Read More
Museum Policy in for more Development
20 November 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport seeks to strengthen partnerships with all museums, communities and other stakeholders in the Western Cape. A draft Museum Bill is currently being compiled in collaboration with stakeholders. Read More
Universal Childrens Day: Protecting and Nurturing our Children to Realise their Full Potential
20 November 2012Today is Universal Children’s Day - A day where across the world we honour children, and reflect on the progress that we have made in realising and promoting the rights of children. Read More
Celebrating Excellence in SWD Sport
20 November 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport partnered with the South Western Districts (SWD) Sport Council and Oudtshoorn Municipality to crown sport stars from the region at the SWD Sport Awards. Read More
Media Alert: Launch of 60-day Public Consultation on IDZ Designation for Saldanha Bay
19 November 2012Today, Monday 19 November 2012, Minister of Trade & Industry, Rob Davies, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development & Tourism, Alan Winde, CEO of Wesgro, Nils Flaatten and the Executive Mayor of Saldanha Bay Municipality,... Read More
Minister Van Rensburg Urges Agricultural Community to Remain Calm
19 November 2012“South Africa is a country where we take food and fibre security for granted. The past two weeks therefore came as a shock when this critical sector was burned and destroyed in the Western Cape. Read More
Premier Zille Visits Family of Hate Crime Victim
19 November 2012Media Statement by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western Cape. Read More
New R 1.7 Million Haematology Unit for Tygerberg Hospital
19 November 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, opened a new R1.7 million haematology unit at Tygerberg Hospital on 19 November 2012. Read More
The Saldanha Bay IDZ: A Potential 25 000 New Jobs
19 November 2012Speech delivered by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism at the Saldanha Bay IDZ launch. Read More
Minister Fritz to Attend Salvation Army Lunch for Seniors
16 November 2012Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will today be having a special lunch for seniors, in partnership with the Salvation Army. The lunch will be followed by their AGM, where Minister Fritz is delivering a speech. Read More
Elite Sports People Honoured at Boland Sport Awards
16 November 2012Glittering lights and proud triumphs created a lively atmosphere at the Boland Sport Awards at Goudini Spa in Rawsonville on Thursday, 15 November. Read More
Media Alert: Premier Zille to Speak at Official Opening of Disa Primary School in Imizamo Yethu
16 November 2012On Saturday, 17 November, Premier Helen Zille will speak at the official opening of the Disa Primary School in Imizamo Yethu. Read More
Hotline to Report Unrest in the Western Cape
16 November 2012The Western Cape Government has set up a 24-hour hotline for people to report incidents of unrest or plans to cause violence or destruction in the province. Read More
A “Better Together” Western Cape and Shandong
15 November 2012The Western Cape and Shandong Province in China are in partnership to create a better sports future together. Read More
Khayelitsha Street Soccer and Netball Inspires Young People
15 November 2012The launch of the street soccer and netball project on 10 November 2012 at Ikhusi Primary School brightened the day for the youth of Khayelitsha Site B. Young people took great enjoyment from participating in the various arts, sports and cultural... Read More
Communicating Better: Over 1500 Tablets to be Delivered to School Principals
15 November 2012Media Statement by Western Cape Minister of Education, Donald GrantI am delighted that today we are delivering the first of over 1 500 Computer tablets to school principals across the Western Cape. Read More
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