News and Speeches Archive
Media Release: Nominations for Cultural Affairs Awards now open
15 November 2017The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has opened the nominations for the 2017/18 Read More
Media Alert: Currie Cup to be presented at Ministry of DCAS tomorrow
15 November 2017MEDIA ALERT: CURRIE CUP TO BE PRESENTED AT THE MINISTRY OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT TOMORROW Read More
Residents celebrated for food security contributions
15 November 2017A 100-year old resident has received a special award for his contribution to food security in the Western Cape. Read More
Collaboration Schools reflect commitment to building partnerships
15 November 2017Debbie Schäfer, Western Cape Education Minister, has submitted the following letter to the Cape Times, in reply to an article from Equal Education on Collaboration Schools, published by the newspaper on 9 November 2017. Read More
WCED joins Shoprite/ Cape Talk Challenge
15 November 2017Following the success of the Bridgiot digital water metering system in reducing water consumption at Hector Peterson High School in Wallacedene, we are pleased to announce that we plan to expand the number of schools receiving the digital water... Read More
Minister Schäfer on the BELA Bill - don't fix what isn't broken
14 November 2017The stated intention in the Memorandum on the Objects of the The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill ("the BELA Bill") is to ensure that "systems of learning and excellence are put in place in a manner which respects, protects, promotes and fulfils... Read More
Western Cape Government supports Paxton Fielies
14 November 2017The Western Cape Government is urging all residents of the province to back 16-year old Bishop Lavis local, and Idols finalist, Paxton Fielies, to win this year’s competition. Read More
Residents' water-wise gardens boost food security in rural communities
14 November 2017Boosting food security in rural communities during the drought is a key priority for the Western Cape Government. Tomorrow (15 November 2017), Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, is in the Cederberg to celebrate residents who are making... Read More
Eden Drama festival a local hit
14 November 2017The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) recently presented the 2017 Drama Festival to communities in Heidelberg, Knysna and George. Read More
Good financial governance and knowledge transfer
13 November 2017Good financial governance and knowledge transfer between local, provincial and national government Western Cape Finance Minister, Dr Ivan Meyer will host the third annual Municipal Finance Forum on 13 and 14 November 2017 in Rawsonville. Read More
Good financial governance and knowledge transfer
13 November 2017Good financial governance and knowledge transfer between local, provincial and national government Western Cape Finance Minister, Dr Ivan Meyer will host the third annual Municipal Finance Forum on 13 and 14 November 2017 in Rawsonville. Read More
Three killed on Western Cape roads
13 November 2017A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that three people died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More
Update on Chapman's Peak Drive roadworks
13 November 2017Roadworks on Chapman’s Peak Drive from the Hout Bay end to Lookout Point are progressing well. Another five or six days of full road closures will take place over the next two weeks. Read More
Media Release: Whole-of-society must play a part in EMS safety
10 November 2017Today Minister Dr. Nomafrench Mbombo, Minister Dan Plato and Alderman JP Smith outlined key interventions to improve safety for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff. Read More
US Government awards R10m grant to grow cleaner energy in Western Cape
10 November 2017The Western Cape Government’s bid to secure cleaner forms of energy received a boost due to a R10 million grant from the United States Government through its Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). Read More
Human Settlements Scoops Best Performing Province of the Year in National Awards
10 November 2017Western Cape Human Settlements scoops Best Performing Province of the Year in National Awards Read More
Media Alert: Min Marais promotes Sport Development in Drakenstein and Robertson
9 November 2017MEDIA ALERT: MINISTER MARAIS TO PROMOTE SPORT DEVELOPMENT IN DRAKENSTEIN AND ROBERTSON Read More
Western Cape Provincial Treasury presents the Revenue Management Master Class
8 November 2017Western Cape Provincial Treasury presents the Revenue Management Master Class 2017 Read More
No new avian influenza infections in the Western Cape
8 November 2017There have been no new confirmed avian influenza infections. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, has announced that there have been no new reported infections in the Western Cape this past week, signalling a possible positive turning... Read More
The Department Wishes Provincial Winners Well In The National Govan Mbeki Awards
8 November 2017On Thursday, 09 November 2017, the National Department of Human Settlements will host the 2017 National Govan Mbeki Awards at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Read More
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