News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Education Youth in Africa Expo DEDAT partnered with the Western Cape Education Department and the Cape Town International Convention Centre in the hosting of the YIA expo... Read more Public safety Operation Shanela 2 officially launched in the Western Cape Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the official launch of Operation Shanela 2 in... Read more Health and Wellness HIV & TB: The best investment for the future begins with smart, targeted steps today On 24 June 2025, the Western Cape Provincial Council on AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) convened to chart a clear and compassionate way forward... Read more Tourism Southern Cape Tourism and Skills Development in the spotlight during ministerial oversight visit Earlier this week, the Southern Cape proudly showcased its strategic tourism assets during an oversight visit by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape... Read more Economy and financial matters Local governments are the engine rooms of a functioning province Honourable Speaker, Local governments are the engine rooms of any functioning province. They maintain our sanitation services, and keep our... Read more Media release Cold and wet weather continues across the Western Cape Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said the cold and wet weather is... Read more Business support Suppliers must update details on Central Supplier Database to stay active The Department of Infrastructure requires all suppliers to submit updated proof of physical address and ensure that director/member... Read more Media release Western Cape Government welcomes agreement between CATA and CODETA The Western Cape Government welcomes the agreement reached by the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the... Read more News Thusong Outreach Programme brings government services to Knysna communities The Thusong Outreach Programme, led by the Department of Local Government and its partners, is in full swing today in Knysna Municipality... Read more Public safety 20 New Peace Officers/Traffic Wardens deployed in Oudtshoorn Municipality Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the graduation and employment of 20 new Peace... Read more Media release Western Cape Government to process applications for metered and e-hailing taxi operating licences in the Metro The Western Cape Government’s Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) will process new applications for operating licences for metered and e... Read more Built environment Minister Simmers officially reopens Rondevlei Road Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, today... Read more Load More