News and Speeches Archive
Minister Schäfer receives Covid-19 vaccine
12 July 2021This morning I received my Covid-19 vaccine at the Parc du Cap vaccination site at Metropolitan Health in Bellville. I received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as part of the education sector rollout, now that my age group is eligible. Read More
Western Cape dam levels
12 July 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 71.5% (2020: 53%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 93% (2020: 72%). Read More
Central Karoo District (CKD) Municipality intervention
10 July 2021The Western Cape Provincial Government has issued a directive to the council of the Central Karoo District Municipality (CKD) for the purposes of the 2021/2022 Budget. Read More
Most Western Cape libraries still available for vaccination registrations
9 July 2021As per the National Adjusted Alert Level 4 announced by President Ramaphosa on 27 June 2021, the Department of Cultural Affairs has closed some of our facilities to members of the public, inclusive of our libraries. Read More
WCDoA develops Smart Decision-Making tool for the Ostrich Industry
9 July 2021Earlier today, Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, launched the Ostrich Slaughter Planner, a smart technology tool developed by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture in response to the industry's need to streamline... Read More
More than 100 000 vaccinations done in four days!
9 July 2021With the improvement in vaccine supply and more access to vaccination sites we were able to increase the number of vaccinations done over the past week, breaching the 100 000 mark in the first four days of the week! Read More
Minister Fritz expresses condolences at Gen. Mfazi’s passing
9 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety in the Western Cape, Adv. Albert Fritz, expresses shock and sadness at the untimely passing yesterday of the Deputy-National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Sindile Mfazi. Read More
Its boots on the ground in southern and western areas
9 July 2021A team of contracted Western Cape Government Health interns, Community Health workers and Neighbourhood watch members partnered to pilot the first collaborative community door to door registration drive in Pelican Park on Wednesday, 7 July 2021. As... Read More
Permanent residency permit delays an unnecessary blocker to economic recovery
8 July 2021Today I wrote to the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Read More
Traces of Delta variant virus found in wastewater is no cause for alarm
8 July 2021Traces of Delta variant virus found in wastewater is part of innovative surveillance system and no cause for alarm. Read More
Hospital’s longest COVID-19 ICU patient recovers at home
8 July 2021As a person who has developed severe complications with COVID, Winston Cogill was discharged from Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) in March 2021 and is still dependent on oxygen for severe difficulties with breathing. Read More
UPDATE: Vaccinations at old age homes continue, 34 058 people vaccinated so far
7 July 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to work closely with old age homes to ensure that their residents and staff receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
More than 2 700 lives improved through Forest Village housing development
7 July 2021To date, 2 760 deserving and qualifying beneficiaries have moved into their brand-new homes in the Forest Village Housing Development in Eersteriver. This brings me great joy as it means that more families have remarkably improved living conditions. Read More
Temporary service delivery changes in Western Cape Government health facilities
7 July 2021With the rapid rise in COVID-19 infections and announcement of the Third Wave, the Western Cape Department of Health needs to act responsibly by reducing the amount of patient contact in our facilities. Read More
Dept of Health join hands with farming community for access to vaccinations
7 July 2021The roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccination plays a crucial role in protecting our most vulnerable, this is why it is essential that all communities are reached. Read More
DOH join hands with farming community to improve access to vaccinations
7 July 2021The roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccination plays a crucial role in protecting our most vulnerable, this is why it is essential that all communities are reached. Read More
Western Cape average dam levels show huge increase
6 July 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 67.8% (2020: 45%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 90% (2020: 63%). Read More
Neighbour helps 99-year-old and her daughter to receive their vaccinations
6 July 2021The kindness of a neighbour led to an a 99-year-old mom and daughter (65) getting the first dose of the potentially life-saving COVID-19 vaccination side by side. Read More
Heidedal Primary pupils pay tribute to George Hospital staff
6 July 2021Pupils of Heidedal Primary School warmed the hearts of George Hospital staff members as they brave the winter cold with their creative hand-drawn visuals and thank you notes. Read More
Don’t let your guard down after being vaccinated
6 July 2021Vaccinated community members are being urged to continue practicing COVID-19 safe behaviour, like wearing their masks, after receiving their jabs. Read More
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