News and Speeches Archive
Theft of National School Nutrition Programme food results in swift arrest
21 January 2021This morning I was informed by a member of the public that canned pilchards specifically packaged for use in the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) were being sold in a shop in Retreat. Read More
Emergency structures for Masiphumelele on track
21 January 2021Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says the construction of emergency structures for Masiphumelele residents who were displaced during a devastating fire in December, is making steady progress. Read More
Update: Old Age Home Recoveries
20 January 2021I am encouraged that to date, 2085 of our senior citizens have recovered from Covid-19 at old age homes in the Western Cape. However, I am deeply concerned that as of 15 January 2021, there were 156 active cases, up from the 78 cases- last reported... Read More
WCGH engages health workforce on the readiness of the COVID-19 vaccine roll out
20 January 2021The word on everyone’s lips currently is “vaccine”. More specifically, the COVID-19 vaccines which are currently being administered in several countries. Read More
Minister Fritz condemns assault by SAPS members in Worcester
20 January 2021Minister Fritz condemns assault by SAPS members in Worcester; welcomes investigation into matter Read More
RX radio reporters donate their voices to children
20 January 2021The Speech Therapy Department at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) in Cape Town has teamed up with the young radio reporters at RX Radio to help children with speech related difficulties be better understood. Read More
UIF TERS extension critical to saving businesses and jobs
19 January 2021With the announcement last week by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the Alert Level 3 restrictions will remain in place until the 15 February 2020, Read More
Minister Fernandez raises more concerns about SASSA’s ‘10 Point-Plan’
19 January 2021On Monday, the 18th January 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, met with a delegation from SASSA. Read More
Minister Fritz condemns robbery of Retreat CHC
19 January 2021Minister Fritz condemns robbery of Retreat CHC, outlines strategy to improve hospital safety Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations
18 January 2021Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works 11 to 17 January 2021 Read More
WC gov & MEC Fernandez call on President Ramaphosa to intervene in SASSA crisis
15 January 2021I condemn in the strongest possible terms the use of water cannons by the South African Police Services (SAPS) against our society’s most vulnerable, who have queued at SASSA offices today. Read More
EMS embraces innovation to support the health platform pressured by COVID-19
15 January 2021During the last few weeks, hospitals in the Western Cape have seen consistent and continued increases in patients requiring to be admitted with COVID-19. Hospitals have been under extreme pressure and at times near capacity. Drastic interventions... Read More
Western Cape mourns the passing of Professor Mohammad Karaan
14 January 2021Today I join the rest of the agriculture sector in mourning the passing of the academic and thought leader on agriculture Professor Mohammad Karaan. His death is a massive loss for the academic and agricultural community in South Africa. Read More
Don’t be complacent, Covid-19 is dangerous
14 January 2021For Quality Assurance Manager in the Overberg, Sister (Sr) Duedonne Le Grange having COVID-19 had an enormous impact on her life, emotionally and spiritually. Read More
Drought support for Northern Cape, rain in Central Karoo
14 January 2021The Department of Local Government in the Western Cape has helped facilitate the provision of 90000 litres of drinking water to drought stricken municipalities in the Northern Cape. The water was delivered to areas including Hondeklipbaai, Garies... Read More
Minister Fernandez engages with SASSA regarding Temp disability grant backlog
13 January 2021Today, 13 January 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, met with the CEO of SASSA, Totsie Memela Khambula and the Regional Executive Manager for the SASSA Cape Regions, Mr Bandile Maqetuka and their team on their... Read More
You are not alone – coping with grief and loss during COVID-19
13 January 2021“You are not alone.” This is the message Stikland Hospital community psychologist Zanele Ludziya has shared with people who are grieving the loss of loved ones and more during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
DSD urges ECD’s to heed to COVID19 protocols whilst re-opening
12 January 2021As we have entered the new year, and with many parents placing their children in places of safety as they return to work, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is urging all Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres and partial... Read More
Gerrit van Rensburg made a significant contribution to the growth of agriculture
12 January 2021With much sadness I received the news that former Minister of Agriculture in the Western Cape, Gerrit van Rensburg has passed away. Gerrit van Rensburg served the people of the Western Cape and its farming community with distinction from 2009 to... Read More
Gift of the Givers donations received with gratitude at WC health facilities
12 January 2021Western Cape Government Health would like to thank Gift of the Givers for their generous donation of medical equipment, including CPAP machines, to several of our facilities in the Overberg and Garden Route. Read More
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