News and Speeches Archive
Celebrating 20 years – The Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal
20 October 2020Today, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements kicks-off celebrations marking the 20th year of the Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT) in Cape Town. Read More
Minister Fritz calls for comments on the new Western Cape licensing fee tariffs
20 October 2020WCLA Update: Minister Fritz calls for comments on the new Western Cape licensing fee tariffs Read More
Minister Madikizela to open R283 million Baden Powell Drive
20 October 2020Tomorrow, Wednesday 21 October 2020, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will officially open the newly upgraded Baden Powel Drive. Read More
Food Security promotes dignity and wellness
20 October 2020On World Food Day 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited several vegetable garden projects in Rietpoort, in the Matzikama Municipality, West Coast District. During the visit, Minister Meyer highlighted the... Read More
Media Statement: Laingsburg receives over R700 000 in sport facility funding
20 October 2020Yesterday, 19 October 2020, Minister Anroux Marais presented R717 350.00 to the Laingsburg Municipality to improve the JJ Ellis Sports Ground, catering for the codes of Netball, Rugby, Cricket, Track and Field Marathons and Read More
Minister David Maynier tables 2020 PERO and MERO
20 October 2020Today (20 October 2020), Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, tabled the Western Cape Provincial Economic Review and Outlook 2020 (PERO) and the Municipal Economic Review and Outlook 2020 (MERO) in the... Read More
Media Alert: Laingsburg to receive over R700 000 in sport facility funding
19 October 2020On Monday, 19 October 2020, Minister Anroux Marais will officially present R 717 350.00 to the Laingsburg Municipality to improve the JJ Ellis Sports Ground, catering for the codes of Netball, Rugby, Cricket, Track and Field Marathons and Soccer in... Read More
Khayelitsha residents to receive title deeds from Minister Tertuis Simmers
19 October 2020Today, Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will hand over 18 title deeds to deserving recipients in Khayelitsha. Read More
Premier Alan Winde to deliver special address in WC Provincial Parliament
19 October 2020The Western Cape Provincial Parliament has agreed to a request by Premier Alan Winde to address the legislature. The special address will be delivered on Thursday, and the follow-up debate will take place on Friday. Read More
Revised “red list” for international travel a huge setback for economic recovery
19 October 2020We are deeply disappointed at the announcement today (19 October 2020), that the Department of Home Affairs has revised their “red list” which now includes Germany and effec Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes LEAP officers’ successes in restoring calm to the Metro
19 October 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the successes of the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) law enforcement officers, who have been redeployed, through the Western Cape Safety Plan, to assist the five Areas-Based Teams (ABT... Read More
18 Khayelitsha residents received title deeds
19 October 2020Today, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers handed over 18 title deeds to deserving recipients in Khayelitsha. Read More
Good nutrition for good immunity – Brackengate Hospital of hope dieticians
19 October 2020National Nutrition Week and National Obesity Weeks (NNOWs) are celebrated every year from 9 to 15 October and 15 to 19 October respectively to create awareness among consumers about obesity and the importance of eating healthy. Read More
Minister Ivan Meyer visits small-scale farmers in Ebenhaeser
19 October 2020Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer recently visited small-scale farmers in Ebenhaeser, in the Matzikama Municipality. Two such farmers are Natasha Love and Niklaas Le Roux who are both supported by the Western Cape Department of... Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 12 – 18 October 2020
19 October 2020Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 103 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoint and speed control operations across the province in the week of 12 to 18 October 2020, and 11 316 vehicles were stopp Read More
Western Cape Taxi Lekgotla
17 October 2020Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela together with Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula addressed the Western Cape Taxi Lekgotla on 15 October 2020. Read More
Minister Simmers engages Qolweni community leaders on Bitou housing concerns
16 October 2020Today, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers met and engaged with the leadership of the Qolweni community about issues around the Qolweni/Bossiesgif housing development. The New Horizon community leaders also joined the... Read More
WORLD FOOD DAY: Minister Fernandez highlights importance of food security
16 October 2020Today, 16 October 2020, marks the annual commemoration of World Food Day. The global theme for this year's World Food Day 2020 is “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together. Our actions are our future.” Read More
WCG and COCT officially deploys enforcement contingent to Hanover Park
16 October 2020A platoon of 58 Learner Law Enforcement Officers (LLEO), seven inspectors and a senior inspector, have officially been deployed in Hanover Park as part of the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP). Read More
Municipal procurement of IPPs critical to energy-led economic recovery
16 October 2020We welcome the announcement today (16 October 2020), that Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has gazetted amendments to the Electricity Regulations on New Generation Capacity which will enable municipalities in good financial... Read More
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