News and Speeches Archive
New contractor appointed for the completion of 423 housing opportunities
30 June 2022The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) has appointed a new contractor for the completion of 423 housing opportunities in the Vlakkeland housing project in Paarl. Read More
Western Cape DSD observes World Day against Trafficking in Persons
30 June 2022On the 30 July each year, governments across the globe observe World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking is a global phenomenon that requires a global solution. Read More
Minister Allen concludes safety visit to West Coast Region
30 June 2022Between 26 – 29 June 2022, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen conducted safety oversight visits to and had engagements in the Matzikama, Cederberg, Saldanha Bay and Swartland Municipal areas. Read More
Critical drought areas receive R48,1 million in fodder support
30 June 2022Despite the recent rains, large parts of the Western Cape, specifically the Central Karoo, Little Read More
Premier Winde and Finance and Economic Opportunities Minister back SMMEs
29 June 2022Joint Media Release: Premier Alan Winde and Finance and Economic Opportunities Minister Wenger urge SMMEs to utilise the Western Cape Government’s help to grow their businesses. Read More
Confirmed Monkeypox case in Cape Town – no need for panic
29 June 2022Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness confirms a case of Monkeypox which was detected in the Western Cape and confirmed by laboratory testing on 27th June 2022. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais: We mourn the loss of a champion for judo, Gert Loubser
29 June 2022It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of the Chairperson of West Coast Judo, Gert Loubser. Read More
May 2022 Tourism Report:The WC's tourism & hospitality sector recovery continues
29 June 2022Off the back of the impressive tourism recovery statistics from April 2022, I am pleased to announce that the May 2022 statistics confirm the recovery is continuing. This is good news for our tourism and hospitality sector, which employs tens of... Read More
Premier Winde and Local Government Minister call for calm
28 June 2022Joint media release: Premier Winde and Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Minister Anton Bredell call for calm amid an escalation of load-shedding. Read More
Western Cape Government meeting with Tiger Brands
28 June 2022Joint Media Statement: Western Cape Government meeting with Tiger Brands Executives about Langeberg and Ashton Food canning plant’s future. Read More
Western Cape DSD reduces foster care backlog as deadline looms
28 June 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has made steady progress in reducing the 2017 backlog of foster care order extensions. Presently, a total of 37 300 children are in foster care in the Western Cape. Read More
Increasing Agri-Processing capacity can spur economic growth and create jobs
27 June 2022The United Nations General Assembly has designated 27 June as Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterp Read More
Notice to vacate has been issued on an unlawful BNG sale
27 June 2022On June 15 2022, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, advised that a beneficiary of the Highbury Park Housing Project in Kuilsriver, had been issued with a notice to vacate her free and subsidised unit, following the unlawful... Read More
Western Cape teachers encouraged to participate in the 2022 NTAs
26 June 2022Nominations for the 2022 National Teaching Awards are now open! Nominations close on 26 July 2022, and I urge all Western Cape teachers to participate. Read More
The WCG calls on residents to get out and support events across the province
26 June 2022I join Premier Alan Winde in celebrating the removal of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions, which will provide a major boost to our province’s events industry in particular. Read More
Voluntary mask wearing supported to protect the elderly and vulnerable
24 June 2022The Western Cape Health Department welcomes the repeal of the COVID-19 regulations. At the same time, we encourage voluntary mask wearing where applicable - people who have flu symptoms, people who have underlying chronic conditions and the elderly. Read More
Minister Fernandez engages Saartjie Baartman’s Centre for Women and children
24 June 2022On Thursday 23 June 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, engaged with the Saartjie Baartman’s Centre for Women and Children (SBCWC) on the facility’s substance abuse programme for women who have been victims of... Read More
Clinic Integration – What to expect in the Northern / Tygerberg District
24 June 2022Western Cape Government Health will officially integrate healthcare services of seven City of Cape Town healthcare clinics in Cape Town’s Northern and Tygerberg sub-districts, from Friday 1 July 2022. Read More
June rainralls hold promise of good winter crops
23 June 2022The news that the Western Cape has generally received more rain than expected in June has been generally well-received by the Western Cape agricultural industry. Read More
Premier Winde elated that all Covid-19 curbs have now been lifted.
23 June 2022Premier Winde elated that all Covid-19 curbs have now been lifted. Premier Alan Winde welcomes the move by Health minister Joe Phaahla to repeal the last of the country’s remaining Covid-19 regulations. Read More
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