News and Speeches Archive
Roadworks on the Porterfield/Link Road and Melkbosstrand Road (R27 update)
22 January 2016Extensive roadworks will be taking place between the intersections of the R27 (West Coast Road) with Porterfield/Link Road and Melkbosstrand Road from 26 to 29 January 2016 due to asphalt surfacing works required. Read More
Fire & Flood Awareness Campaign aims to mitigate Fire & Flood Risk in Vulnerable
21 January 2016The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre, through the Department of Local Government, will launch the 2016 Fire and Flood Awareness Campaign on 22 January 2016. Read More
Caught on dashcam: City traffic officer shot on duty
21 January 2016Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Video is available for viewing here. Read More
Ten arrested on Western Cape roads this week
21 January 2016Provincial Traffic Services arrested five motorists this week for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Read More
Philippi infanticide – Minister Plato calls for community’s assistance
20 January 2016Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More
Bursary holders excel in 2015 Matric Examination
20 January 2016Bursaries and cash prizes awarded two years ago to learners through the Western Cape Provincial Treasury and Nedbank Essay Writing Competition has been rewarded with an excellent set of results by those recipients who completed the 2015 National... Read More
New Sinenjongo High School to provide top-quality accommodation
19 January 2016For many years, learners at the Sinenjongo High School in Joe Slovo Park, Milnerton have been using temporary classrooms. A brand new school with the same name that is under construction across the road is expected to be ready for use at the... Read More
Olympic Values In Action
19 January 2016With 2016 being an Olympic Year, all focus will be on the athletes, but it is important to remember that behind every athlete there are good coaches. Read More
Roadworks at Otto Du Plessis Drive (R27) and Bay Beach Avenue intersection
19 January 2016Roadworks will be taking place on the intersection of Otto du Plessis Drive (R27) with Bay Beach Avenue (Sunset Beach) on 19 January 2016 between 8pm and 6am due to asphalt surfacing works required. Traffic will be accommodated through lane merging... Read More
Two Rivers Urban Park a major step towards an inclusive city
19 January 2016The City of Cape Town and Western Cape Government’s vision for the Two Rivers Urban Park (TRUP) Project is primarily aimed at overcoming the legacy of apar Read More
MEC Plato commends bravery of Mr Kevin Jacobs
19 January 2016Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More
More than 7000 learners in the Western Cape qualify for Supplementary Exams
18 January 2016Denis Watley said “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” Read More
Overberg Fire Update
18 January 2016Disaster Management Entities in the Western Cape remain under pressure and have been combating multiple wildfires across the province over the past weekend. Read More
Twenty killed on Western Cape roads over the weekend
18 January 2016Provincial Traffic Services stopped a total of 2 574 vehicles in 22 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the province. Alcohol breath-testing was performed on 1 552 drivers and 22 were arrested. Read More
Child trafficking: soccer scam leaves 5 boys stranded
18 January 2016The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) would like to warn parents to be extra vigilant, and to be aware of child traffickers using deceptive means to potentially abduct and traffick children. Read More
Kannaland electricity situation being addressed
15 January 2016The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, is aware of the challenges being experienced in Kannaland municipality with regards to electricity. Read More
Sixteen arrested on Western Cape roads since Monday
14 January 2016Provincial Traffic Services arrested nine motorists this week for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Read More
Equine Therapy piloted at Valkenberg Hospital
13 January 2016With similar social and responsive behaviour to humans, horses have been noted to be a hugely beneficial mechanism used in therapy sessions for individuals with a variety of emotional and mental health issues. Read More
Focus on learner transport road safety
13 January 2016Traffic law enforcement learner transport operations by the Department of Transport and Public Works have commenced across the Western Cape. Read More
Firefighters battling huge fires
13 January 2016Extreme weather conditions have contributed to huge fires across the Western Cape over the past ten days. Firefighting entities are working hard to bring the various fires under control. Read More
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