News and Speeches Archive
Appeal to adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols ahead of “Black Friday” sales
19 November 2020We are calling on all businesses and shoppers to adhere to strict Covid-19 safety protocols during the “Black Friday” sales that peak on the 27 November 2020 so that we avoid creating any super-spreader events during this time in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on all men to be positive role models for the youth
19 November 2020International Men's Day 2020 is observed annually on November 19, to create awareness about men's health Read More
Social Media account allegedly impersonated and a fake one created to cause harm
19 November 2020The WCED has been made aware of very disturbing social media accounts that contain racist and offensive commentary. The accounts have been linked to a 15 year old learner from Table View High School, and another in the name of the school. Read More
Minister Fernandez urges Public to utilize Disability Day Care services
18 November 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, urges all children with disabilities to utilise the Day Care services offered by her Department and its Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) partners. Read More
EFF cancels meeting with Minister Schäfer
18 November 2020The EFF has cancelled their meeting with me which was scheduled for tomorrow, in which we were supposed to discuss the party’s concerns about Brackenfell High School. Read More
Minister Schäfer calls for calm and consideration of learners’ best interests
17 November 2020Following on their protest at Brackenfell High School last Monday, 9 November 2020, which resulted in violent altercations outside the school, the EFF has been granted permission by the City of Cape Town for 100 members to protest again outside... Read More
Do you know the importance of completing your antibiotics course?
17 November 2020People all over the world are becoming resistant to antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines. This is mostly a result of taking the medication in ways which aren’t recommended. Read More
Newborns intensive care units celebrate daily miracles this preemie day
17 November 2020Staff members at Groote Schuur and Mowbray Maternity Hospitals’ Neonatal Units have geared up for a day of fun and festivities as the hospitals joined the global celebrations for World Prematurity Day. Read More
DCAS supported Black Powder Championships hits the bullseye
16 November 2020The resumption of sport in the Western Cape continued successfully this weekend as the annual Black Powder Shooting South African National Championships was hosted at the Atlantis Military Shooting range. Read More
Cape’s best junior sprint paddlers compete at DCAS-supported event
16 November 2020Some of the Western Cape’s best junior sprint paddlers received an experience boost over the weekend when they competed in the in the Kayak Sprint competition at the Paarl Canoe Club on Saturday, 14 November 2020. Read More
WCDoA supports wine tourism employees with R12 million funding
16 November 2020The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) will be providing crucial relief to employees in the South African wine tourism sector, in the form of a R12 million support fund. Read More
First 58 beneficiaries of Transhex Project to enjoy Christmas in new homes
16 November 2020Yesterday, during an information session with beneficiaries of the Catalytic Transhex Housing Project in Worcester, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers informed those present that the first 58 of the 190 beneficiaries will move... Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations
16 November 2020I joined Provincial Traffic Officers during one of the province’s integrated roadblocks in Beaufort West on Sunday. This is one of the busiest long-distance intersections in the country. Read More
Pull out the purple during world prematurity awareness month
16 November 2020In support of World Prematurity Awareness Month in November, neonatal wards at Tygerberg Hospital will be draped in purple for premature babies (preemies). Read More
Road deaths and trauma are preventable
16 November 2020World Day of Remembrance for Crash Victims was commemorated on Sunday, 15 October 2020. Read More
Minister Schäfer extends condolences following suicide of two Grade 11 learners
14 November 2020I am deeply distressed by the news that two of our Grade 11 girls have committed suicide this week. I would firstly like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the girls, their friends, teachers and all at La Rochelle High School. Read More
Minister Meyer visits the Perdekraal East Wind Farm
13 November 2020Earlier this week, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer visited the Perdekraal East Wind Farm, 80 kilometres north-east of Ceres in the Western Cape. He was accompanied by the Executive Director of Agri Western Cape, Jannie Strydom,... Read More
Joint statement on the first meeting of committee on organised crime, extortion
13 November 2020Earlier today, the Department of Community Safety attended the first meeting of the priority committee on organised crime and extortion, which was established by the National Minister of Police. Read More
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