News and Speeches Archive
Tygerberg Hospital hero amongst us – Berenice Adams
24 August 2020This week’s nominated coronavirus hero amongst us at Tygerberg Hospital, Berenice Adams, provides an essential service to the public during these challenging times. Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz continues to call on residents to drink responsibly
24 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, reiterates his call for residents in the province to drink responsibly, should they wish to do so. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls for public comment on Victim Support Services Bill
24 August 2020As we draw closer to the end of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is encouraging all residents and organizations, in particular those working in the victim support services sector in the fight against... Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services operations 17 to 23 August 2020
24 August 2020Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 89 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and speed operations across the province during the week of 17 to 23 August 2020, and 14 075 vehicles were stopped an Read More
Snorkel masks protect our healthcare personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic
23 August 2020Doctors at Tygerberg Hospital have developed a very innovative way to keep their staff safe from COVID-19. Doctors now have access to modified snorkel masks to help prevent them getting COVID-19 whilst intubating critically ill patients. Read More
Entrepreneurs critical to economic recovery in the Western Cape
21 August 202021 August is World Entrepreneurs’ Day - an opportunity to celebrate our pioneers in business. Read More
Rural heroes – Vredendal Hospital team transforms boiler room into Covid-19 ward
21 August 2020For the staff and patients of Vredendal Hospital, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked innovation that resulted in a solution with lasting benefits. When the Matzikama subdistrict saw an increase in COVID-19 cases, the hospital needed a dedicated COVID-19... Read More
Human Settlements clarifies processes in West Coast District
21 August 2020Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says after engaging the Bergrivier, Swartland and Saldanha Bay municipalities, there is a clearer understanding of his department’s planning and funding models. Read More
Minister Marais donates 1700 facemasks to the Greater Tygerberg Partnership
21 August 2020Yesterday, Minister Anroux Marais handed over 1700 face masks to The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) who have been proactively assisting the Bellville community during the Covid-19 lockdown period. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes Court Watching Brief Unit’s efforts to promote awareness
20 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the report provided by Advocate Leslie Morris on his first month of having been tasked to monitor cases relating to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and domestic violence (DV) through... Read More
DOCS officials to take part in SAPS women-led operation
20 August 2020Tomorrow, the officials from the Department of Community Safety (DOCS) will join SAPS in a women-led operation and outreach program at Steenberg SAPS precinct. The operation will commence with a joint briefing at Retreat Civic Centre. Read More
MEC Fritz commends community efforts to restore calm following land invasions
20 August 2020Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz met with community members from Belmont Park, Kraaifontein, to resolve matters related to the recent spate of land invasions. Read More
Minister Marais welcomes re-opening of cultural affairs and sports sector
20 August 2020Following the President’s address and the Alert Level 2 Regulations gazetted by the Department of Co-operative Governance, provided that all mandatory health protocols are in place, the following restrictions have now been lifted in the cultural... Read More
Tygerberg Hospital Hero Amongst Us: Rehana Maseti
20 August 2020This week’s nominated coronavirus hero amongst us at Tygerberg Hospital, Rehana Maseti, is proud to be a caregiver to critically ill patients, helping them to manage their physical needs, and to follow their progress, and keeping their best interest... Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital appreciation hero: Misha Naik
19 August 2020Misha Naik, Occupational Therapist at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH), who specialises in mental health and provides a valuable wellness and psychosocial service to staff in distress, is today’s Appreciation Wednesday hero. Read More
Last patients discharged from Hospital of Hope
19 August 2020The Hospital of Hope (at the CTICC), which has been open since 8 June 2020, has discharged and transferred its last patients on 14 August. Read More
Deepsea Stavanger welcomed to Cape Town
19 August 2020Yesterday (18 August 2020), the provincial Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, visited the Port of Cape Town to observe the crew change of the Deepsea Stavanger oil and gas drill rig. Read More
Small scale beef producers receive bull-power
19 August 2020Earlier today, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, handed over registered bulls, sourced from the Western Department of Agriculture’s Bull Distribution Project to seven small scale beef producers. Read More
Minister Marais extends condolences after passing of Abrie de Swardt
18 August 2020The Western Cape Government is saddened by the passing of one of the sporting community’s greatest champions, Abrie de Swardt. Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz urges residents to drink responsibly
18 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has urged residents to drink alcohol responsibly should they decide to do so. This follows the resumption of the domestic sale and transportation of alcohol today under Alert Level 2. Read More
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