News and Speeches Archive
Apprenticeships an important tool in tackling youth unemployment
15 February 2018In a bid to make it easier for businesses to take on apprentices, the Western Cape Government has enlisted the help of its highly successful Red Tape Reduction Unit. Read More
Vulnerable road users account for almost half of road deaths this week
15 February 2018Forensic Pathology Services data indicates 13 people were killed on Western Cape roads in the week of 7 to 13 February. Six pedestrians were among the dead, accounting for almost half of those killed (46%). Read More
WCED support for 2017 NSC supplementary examinations
14 February 2018More than 6 700 candidates have registered to write the Supplementary Examinations for the National Senior Certificate, from 19 February to 3 March 2018. Read More
Western Cape shows highest job gains in South Africa in latest employment data
13 February 2018Statistics South Africa jobs data for the last quarter of 2017, released today, shows that the Western Cape created the most jobs last quarter of any province, at 92 000 jobs created. We also recorded the highest year-on-year increase in the number... Read More
Velddrif Youth Café launched by Department
12 February 2018The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has launched the Velddrif Youth Café, the first of its kind in the West Coast region, and the 8th youth café provincially. Read More
27 For Freedom Festival Celebrates Madiba Centenary
12 February 2018The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), Department of Correctional Services (DCS) and Avbob hosted the Madiba Centenary Boxing Challeng Read More
Department of Community Safety honours Members of the Walking Bus Project
12 February 2018The Walking Bus initiative was initiated to ensure safer, supervised trips to and from school for Cape Town learners who are put at risk by gang-related activity. Read More
Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development
12 February 2018WC Water Update 12 February 2018 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More
Information on the Leeuwenhof stream
12 February 2018Information on the Leeuwenhof stream Read More
Western Cape exports of cherries show tremendous potential
12 February 2018Once a very small crop in the Western Cape, cherries have more than quadrupled their export market share over the last four years, and continue to show excellent potential as an alternative crop. Read More
Department to launch 8th Youth Café in Velddrif
11 February 2018Tomorrow, the Western Cape Department of Social Development in partnership with the Bergrivier Municipality will launch the Velddrif Youth Café. This new state-of-the-art, multi million Rand facility is the provinces 8th Youth Cafe. Read More
Dedicated enforcement unit to protect Metrorail commuters and infrastructure
9 February 2018Joint media release between the City, Western Cape Provincial Government and PRASA Read More
Provincial Traffic Services shows zero tolerance for corruption
9 February 2018Thirty-five motorists have been arrested in the last year attempting to bribe Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services officers. Read More
Construction of new arrestor bed on Sir Lowry's Pass
8 February 2018The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) has started a R14 million project to construct a new slipway and truck arrestor bed on the downward slope of the N2 near Sir Lowry’s Pass Road. Read More
Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development
8 February 20188 February 2018 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More
Minister Marais Congratulates Dr Marlene Le Roux On Queen's Point Of Light Award
7 February 2018MINISTER ANROUX MARAIS CONGRATULATES DR MARLENE LE ROUX ON QUEEN’S POINT OF LIGHT AWARD Read More
Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development
7 February 20186 February 2018 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell Clarification on disaster funding. Read More
R27 West Coast Road to be closed for materials testing
7 February 2018The R27 West Coast Road will be closed for materials testing on the following days: Read More
SANParks assists to secure Groote Schuur water supply
7 February 2018The South African National Parks (SANParks) is assisting the provincial Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) with groundwater operations to secure water supply Read More
Oceana Group’s investment in desalination plants applauded
5 February 2018Minister of Economic Opportunities Alan Winde applauds the Oceana group for investing in desalination technology which will save municipal water and protect thousands of jobs. Read More
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