News and Speeches Archive
Search for three missing Kayamandi siblings continues
3 February 2016Social workers from the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) are continuing the search for the three toddlers who went missing on Friday. Read More
DSD calls on SASSA to stop illegal social grant deductions!
2 February 2016The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has requested the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to urgently investigate reports of unauthorized deductions of grants at the Mitchells Plain payout point. Read More
We Can All Contribute to Minimising the Risk of Cancer
1 February 2016World Cancer Day is highlighted internationally on the 4 February annually. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a multi-faceted approach is needed to reduce the risk of cancer, which includes nutrition, physical activity and body... Read More
Western Cape Community Safety Act Regulations - Consultative sessions underway
1 February 2016The Department of Community Safety will be hosting public consultation workshops across the province between today and 9 February 2016, on the Community Safety Act Regulations published on 11 December 2015. Read More
2015/2016 Cultural Affairs Awards Ceremony Addressed By Minister Marais
1 February 2016On Wednesday, 3 February 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will deliver the keynote address at the annual provincial Cultural Affairs Awards ceremony in Paarl. Read More
Four deaths on Western Cape roads
1 February 2016Three pedestrians and one driver died over the weekend on Western Cape roads. Read More
New Year’s resolutions for your health
29 January 2016Once the champagne corks have been popped to welcome in the new year, you often hear people name their resolutions for the new year. Some want to lose weight, others want to tick off an item on their bucket list or another vows to tighten their... Read More
Update On Typhoid Cases Confirmed in Western Cape
29 January 2016An update on the current status of Typhoid Fever in the Western Cape and the media statement issued on 28 January 2016: Update 29 January 2016: Typhoid fever Read More
World Junior Table Tennis Championships 2016 Launched
29 January 2016On Friday 29 January 2016 the International Table Tennis Federation’s (ITTF) 2016 World Junior Table Tennis Championship was launched at the Grand West Casino during a press conference. Read More
DoCS expands Youth Holiday programmes to Easter holiday
29 January 2016For the first time since the Youth Safety and Religious Partnership (YSRP) programme’s inception in 2012, the Department of Community Safety will be expanding the YSRP to include the Easter 2016 holiday period. Read More
Minister Fritz to attend Youth Skills Transfer Programme graduation in Bredasdor
29 January 2016Tomorrow, Western Cape Social Development Minister, Adv. Albert Fritz, will address the fifth Youth Skills Transfer Programme (YSTP) graduation ceremony of 31 youth participants from the Overberg region. Read More
Minister Fritz officiates fifth Youth Skills Transfer graduation ceremony
29 January 2016Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz handed over graduation certificates to 31 young people from the Overberg Region who completed the Youth Skills Transfer (YST) Programme. Read More
Play It Cool With Lunch Box Ideas
28 January 2016For some kids, first and second break are the best school periods on the daily timetable. It is a time for playing with friends and when they can move around the school grounds carefree. It is also a time to open lunch boxes and see what is packed... Read More
Update on Several Meningitis Cases Reported in Mossel Bay
28 January 2016An update on the current status of Enteroviral Meningitis in the Western Cape and the media statement issued on 28 January 2016: Current status: Update 29 January 2016 Read More
City takes over duties of national agencies following vehicle licence delays
27 January 2016Statement by the City’s Acting Executive Mayor, Alderman Ian Neilson Read More
National Police Day – Minister Plato salutes our Everyday Heroes
27 January 2016Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More
Closure of bridge on the R304
26 January 2016The bridge between Old Malmesbury Road intersection and Adderley Road intersection on the R304 will be closed from 9am until 3:30pm between 26 and 28 January 2016 to carry out the required maintenance works. Read More
Apply for funding for Youth Safety Promotion Programme for Youth During Easter
26 January 2016The Department of Community Safety invites Religious institutions to apply for funding for Safety Promotion Programme for Youth during the 2016 Easter School Holidays Read More
Motorist arrested for reckless and negligent driving and bribery in Mossel Bay
25 January 2016Provincial Traffic Services stopped a total of 2 315 vehicles in 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the province. Alcohol breath-testing was performed on 1 542 drivers and 30 were arrested. Read More
New Provincial Police Commissioner welcomed
22 January 2016Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More
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