News and Speeches Archive
UPDATE: Increase in COVID-19 recoveries across Old Age Homes
4 May 2021As of 04 May 2021, the number of residents in old age homes, who have recovered from COVID-19 has increased to 2650. Read More
Vaccine registration brought to doorsteps of elderly residents
4 May 2021Western Cape Government Health Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo joined hands with community healthcare workers to launch a door-to-door campaign and visited a local mall to register elderly community members on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (... Read More
Western Cape Government to increase nutritional relief support
3 May 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging period for many South Africans, with many people losing their jobs and going without the food they need to live healthy lives. Read More
Minister Fritz urges Kensington community members to come forward
3 May 2021Minister Fritz urges Kensington community members to come forward with information on escape of gangster Read More
Dam levels
3 May 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 48.2% (2020: 37.2%). The levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town is 67.5% (2020: 54.5%). Read More
WCG continues to drive economic opportunities ahead of Worker's Day
1 May 2021Today, our country and province commemorates Worker's Day. As we do so, the Western Cape Government remains steadfastly committed to creating an enabling environment in which businesses, both small and large, can thrive and create jobs. Read More
Premier Alan Winde and Minister Simmers visit Garden Route housing projects
30 April 2021Yesterday, Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers visited the Mountain View Integrated Residential Development Programme (IRDP) in Mosselbay, which is currently still under construction. Read More
Minister Marais to launch WC Netball Championship in Langebaan
29 April 2021Tomorrow, 30 April 2021, Minister Anroux Marais will officially launch the 2021 Western Cape Netball Championship, hosted by the West Coast Netball Union, in Langebaan, Saldanha Bay Municipality from 30 April until 2 May 20 Read More
75-year-old COVID-19 survivor shares vaccine excitement
29 April 2021COVID-19 has claimed many lives over the past year and the rollout of vaccination campaigns across the world has brought much-needed hope to many people, particularly the elderly who have been hospitalised due to the virus. Read More
Minister Marais mourns the passing of Nadia Goetham
28 April 2021The Western Cape publishing community has been shocked and saddened at the loss of Nadia Goetham, who passed away over the weekend. Read More
Parents with children who struggle with drug-addiction urged to seek assistance
28 April 2021The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, calls on parents dealing with issues relating to substance abuse within the home, to seek assistance from her Department. Read More
Premier Winde launches a multi-sectoral emergency response plan to reduce TB
28 April 2021I am pleased today to launch the Western Cape Government’s multi-sectoral emergency response plan to reduce the spread of Tuberculosis (TB) in the Western Cape. Read More
Stay safe in the workplace
28 April 2021The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. Read More
Sisonke Vaccination Programme resuming with changes to consent
27 April 2021The Johnson and Johnson Sisonke Programme to vaccinate healthcare workers as part of the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, will resume on 28 April 2021. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz shocked and appalled: GBV continues, unabated
26 April 2021On 25 April 2021 Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, expressed his concern once again at the unacceptable proliferation of gender-based violence. Read More
Minister Marais congratulates 'My Octopus Teacher' on Oscar win
26 April 2021With great excitement, Minister Anroux Marais congratulates Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed and Craig Foster for bringing home the Oscar for the Best Documentary at the 93rd Academy Awards held in Los Angeles last night. Read More
Wildfire in Oudtshoorn area, provincial dam level update
26 April 2021A wildfire is currently active in the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipal area, near the Raubenheimer dam. The wildfire was reported at around 13h25 yesterday. Read More
Vaccines bring us closer and save lives
26 April 2021While residents of the Western Cape eagerly look forward to receiving the COVID-19 vaccines, it is vitally important that they find ways to continue supporting routine immunisation programmes in their communities. Read More
Parents urged to get children immunised to prevent severe disease
26 April 2021As the world marks Immunisation Week, parents and guardians are being urged to ensure that their littles ones are immunised. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes Update on NFSL
26 April 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the update issued by the South African Police Service on the DNA processing backlog. Read More
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