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53 Temporary units handed over to Wupperthal residents following fire

23 July 2019

Yesterday, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, handed over 53 Temporary Residential Units (TRA’s) to Wupperthal residents, following a devastating fire in December in this Cederberg town. Read More

Detective Services report confirms lack of training and under-resourcing

23 July 2019

Detective Services report confirms lack of training and under-resourcing Read More

Western Cape Government bid farewell to SA Homeless Street Soccer World Cup team

23 July 2019

Last night, 23 July 2019, Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato, Ministers Anroux Marais and Sharna Fernandez officially bid farewell to the team representing South Africa at the 2019 Homeless Street Soccer World Cup.   Read More

Minister Fernandez SOPA Debate Speech

23 July 2019

Honourable Speaker, Honourable Premier and Cabinet Colleagues, Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Members, guest in the gallery, fellow South Africans Good Afternoon, Read More

Team South Africa 2023 congratulate Liverpool on Vitality Netball World Cup

22 July 2019

Media Statement: Team South Africa 2023 congratulate Liverpool on Vitality Netball World Cup Read More

Minister Simmers helps wards 16, 17 and 108 Forest Village beneficiaries

22 July 2019

Over the past weekend, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, met with local residents who are to benefit from the Forest Village Housing Project in Eerste River. Read More

WC Government to bid farewell to SA Homeless Street Soccer World Cup Team

22 July 2019

MEDIA ALERT: WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT TO OFFICIALLY BID FAREWELL TO SA HOMELESS STREET SOCCER WORLD CUP TEAM Read More

Media Release: Army intervention starts to make an impact

22 July 2019

Media Release: Army intervention starts to make an impact 22 July 2019 Read More

Army intervention starts to make an impact

22 July 2019

Army intervention starts to make an impact Weekend murder statistics for the metro region have shown a decline from previous weekends, as the South African National Defense Force arrived on the ground in various communities this weekend. Read More

Minister Fritz commends success of 100 new officers in Bonteheuwel

22 July 2019

Minister Fritz Commends Success of 100 New Officers in Bonteheuwel The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, commends the varied successes of the 100 newly deployed Metro law enforcement officers in Bonteheuwel since 2 July 2019. Read More

Ebenezer housing project to benefit New Horizon and Qolweni residents

19 July 2019

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, says the Ebenezer piece of land identified for a housing project in the Bitou Municipal area, could benefit up to 1500 people. Read More

DSD invests R 345, 428 to ECD sector over 2019/2020

19 July 2019

Nelson Mandela International Day (or Mandela Day) is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first... Read More

Minister Anroux Marais mourns the loss of Johnny Clegg

17 July 2019

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of the great Johnny Clegg. Read More

Mandela Day Surgeries Project 2019

17 July 2019

Mandela Day Surgeries Project restores quality and dignity of life to 250 patients For the past three years, the Western Cape Department of Health and its valued partners, have brought life-changing experiences to the lives of hundreds of... Read More

Roadworks update: N7 between Bosmansdam and Melkbosstrand

17 July 2019

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is making good progress with two roadworks projects spanning 16 km of the N7: one between the Bosmansdam and Potsdam (Sanddown) interchanges (6.4 km); and the other between th Read More

Minister Fritz condemns senseless murder of Manenberg mom-to-be

17 July 2019

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has condemned in the strongest terms the murder of Tasneem Simons, on Monday in Gamtoos Road, Manenberg. Simons was just 22 years old and three months pregnant when she was shot in the head whilst... Read More

Minister Fernandez Speech: 2nd Harvest nutritional ECD event in Wellington

17 July 2019

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, It is indeed and honour and a privilege to be here at this occasion. I wish to thank 2nd Harvest, outside the bill and all other stakeholders for the opportunity to address you this evening. Read More

Minister Fernandez Speech: 2nd Harvest nutritional ECD event in Wellington

17 July 2019

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, It is indeed and honour and a privilege to be here at this occasion. I wish to thank 2nd Harvest, outside the bill and all other stakeholders for the opportunity to address you this evening. Read More

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