News and Speeches Archive
“Get Vaccinated!” Says 99-year-old vaccine
19 May 2021Margaret Elizabeth Smith (99) and Mogamat Pandy (81) have both become the latest ambassadors for the Phase two COVID-19 vaccinations currently being rolled out across the Cape Metro. Born on the 13th February 1922, Ms Smith, affectionately as known... Read More
Garlic project creates jobs in Murraysburg
18 May 2021Following the financial support of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), a small-scale garlic project in Murraysburg is playing a role in creating much-needed jobs in the Central Karoo town of Murraysburg. Read More
Dam levels and storm update
18 May 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 49.4% (2020: 35.7%). The levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town is 69.6% (2020: 53.2%). Read More
Western Cape is committed in fight against violence and crime in the province
18 May 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, emphasized the province’s commitment to fighting violence and crime, following the release of the Quarterly Crime Statistics presented by Minister Bheki Cele on Friday, 14 May 2021. Read More
Recap of Day 1 of phase 2 vaccination; first person to be vaccinated in WC
18 May 2021On Tuesday the Western Cape Government launched phase 2 of its vaccination plan, focusing on those over 60 and the remaining health workers. Read More
Khayelitsha Attacks: Minister Fritz calls for SAPS emergency intervention
17 May 2021On 16 May 2021, Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms possible the violent attacks in Khayelitsha which have resulted in the death of eleven people. The attacks took place at different scenes on Saturday.... Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements engaged Cape Winelands District
17 May 2021Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says last week’s engagements with the Witzenberg, Langeberg, Drakenstein and Stellenbosch municipalities presented his department with the opportunity to provide insight into why his... Read More
Khayelitsha Attacks: Minister Fritz welcomes arrest of 11 suspects
17 May 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the arrest of 11 suspects in connection with the spate of murders which unfolded in Khayelitsha over the weekend. Read More
First Vredebes residents in Ceres receive Title Deeds
17 May 2021It brought me great joy to hand over the first 20 title deeds to residents of the Vredebes Human Settlements Development, which is our new Integrated Residential Development Programme (IRDP) in Ceres. Read More
Minister Marais commemorates International Museum Day in Ceres
17 May 2021As we commemorate International Museum Day tomorrow, 18 May 2021, Minister Anroux Marais donated books from her personal collection to the Togryers Museum in Ceres this afternoon. Read More
WCG launches vaccine rollout to over 60s with Emeritus Archbishop Tutu
17 May 2021On Monday 17th May the Western Cape Government launched Phase 2 of its vaccine rollout programme, starting with a group of elderly at Brooklyn Chest Hospital in Milnerton – one of the designated provincial vaccination sites. Read More
Over 60 and registered for your COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what to expect
14 May 2021The Western Cape Department of Health will officially launch the province’s Phase 2 vaccination rollout on 17 May focusing on over 60s. We would like to advise citizens on what to expect as we move forward during this phase. Read More
Minister Fernandez observes International Day of Families
14 May 2021Tomorrow, 15 May 2021, marks the observation of the International Day of Families, as proclaimed by the United Nations in 1993. Read More
Flu vaccines made available for priority groups
12 May 2021As we prepare for the upcoming winter season, Western Cape Government Health will be offering vulnerable groups the annua Read More
UPDATE: Payment of ECD Stimulus Relief Fund in the Western Cape
12 May 2021The National Department of Social Development has received R496 million from National Treasury as part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s COVID-19 relief measures, to assist ECD programmes and services that have been impacted by the COVID pandemic. Read More
Applications are open for the SMME Booster Fund 2021
12 May 2021We are pleased to announce that applications have opened today (13 May, 2021) for the SMME Booster Fund 2021 which will distribute up to R20 million to organisations and municipalities for programmes that focus on supporting small businesses to grow... Read More
Minister De Lille should clarify which parcels of land were released
12 May 2021I can categorically state that neither the Western Cape Government (WCG) nor the Western Cape Housing Development Agency (HDA) has received 5 parcels of land from the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI). Read More
Twins joined at the head, separated at Red Cross Children’s Hospital
11 May 2021“I am overjoyed! Read More
Living a positive life with Lupus amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
11 May 2021May 10 is World Lupus Day and Tygerberg Hospital is raising awareness of the many faces of lupus and the impact that this debilitating autoimmune disease is having on the affected persons during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
103-year-old among elderly group registered for vaccine in Delft
11 May 2021Western Cape Government Health Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, nurses and community healthcare workers registered elderly community members in Delft on 10 May 2021 ahead of the phase two vaccine rollout programme. Read More
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