News and Speeches Archive
190 Empowered young people to graduate from Chrysalis
29 July 2022Tomorrow, 30 July 2022, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, will address 190 young people who will be graduating from the Chrysalis Academy. Read More
Stable patients receive medication through community chronic clubs
29 July 202227 July 2022 is World Osteo-Arthritis Awareness Day, a most common joint condition that often causes disability. Read More
WC encourages local travellers to get and out and support tourism sector
29 July 2022Despite being in our annual ‘winter low-season’, the Western Cape’s tourism statistics continue to show a recovery, when compared to the same month in 2019. This is however at slower rates when compared to our summer peak months. Read More
Western Cape Government’s immediate energy summit in wake of President’s plan
28 July 2022Media release: Western Cape Government’s immediate energy summit in wake of President’s announcement. Read More
Nearly R18 billion of FDI into Renewable Energy in the Western Cape
28 July 2022According to FDI Intelligence 2022, the Renewable Energy sector in the Western Cape has received the second highest level of foreign direct investment, by CAPEX, when compared to other sectors, over the last 10 years. Read More
Western Cape welcomes the extradition of 2019 Bonnievale farm attack suspects
28 July 2022The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the successful extradition of the three suspects sought in the 2019 attack on a farm in Bonnievale. The attack left one person dead and another seriously injured. Read More
Min. Fernandez raises concerns about SASSA’s inability to secure office space
27 July 2022I have written to the National Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, to request an urgent meeting regarding the serious concerns I have with the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) inability to secure proper office space for... Read More
One year to go to the Netball World Cup
27 July 2022The Western Cape Government is excited to mark the countdown of one year to go until we kick off the Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town. Starting on 28 July 2023, this tournament will bring the world’s best teams to Cape Town to compete for the Cup... Read More
42 Western Cape schools vandalised over winter holiday
27 July 2022417 schools received holiday security from the Western Cape Education Department over the June/July school holidays. We thank our school communities for keeping a close eye on our schools and reporting suspicious activity in their areas. Read More
Premier Winde cautiously welcomes President Ramaphosa’s energy crisis plan
26 July 2022Media release: Premier Winde cautiously welcomes President Ramaphosa’s “set of actions” to tackle the energy crisis, but the challenge remains the implementation of measures. Read More
Swellendam Railton projects unlock economic opportunities for local SMME’s
26 July 2022Construction at the Swellendam Railton Housing Development project commenced in September 2021 and the local community is reaping the economic benefits. To date, 60 job opportunities have been created at this project, with 44 of these being women... Read More
Minister Allen inspects police stations in Kannaland and Oudtshoorn
26 July 2022Between 21 and 23 July 2022, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen conducted in depth safety visits in the Kannaland and Oudtshoorn Municipal areas. Read More
Premier Winde welcomes suspension of Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe
26 July 2022Media release: Premier Winde welcomes the suspension of Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe. Read More
Cogmanskloof pass infrastructure project officially opened by Minister Simmers
25 July 2022On Saturday 23 July, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, and Langeberg Mayor, Schalk Van Eeden, officiated the ribbon cutting of the Cogmanskloof Pass in Montagu. Read More
WC welcomes Transnet’s RFI for private sector participation in Port
25 July 2022I welcome the publication of Transnet’s Request For Information (RFI) for the private sector to participate in renewable energy projects at eight commercial ports, including the Port of Cape Town and the Port of Saldanha. Read More
There is still time to get the flu vaccine
24 July 2022While the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has already administered 100 024 of 120 000 (83.4%) influenza vaccine doses provincially, the good news is that residents can still safely receive both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines together... Read More
WC Government congratulates Banyana Banyana on historic WAFCON win
24 July 2022The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport congratulates Banyana Banyana on their first time win at the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). This is the first time that the team has won this cup and it is another exciting step in... Read More
Premier says the Western Cape has skills Eskom needs
24 July 2022Media release: Premier Winde says the Western Cape has the skills Eskom needs to help fix it. Read More
Local hairdresser makes salon a pop-up vaccination site to protect her business
22 July 2022Madelaine Smal, a local hairdresser in Caledon in the Overberg District, decided that COVID-19 would not be the reason that the doors of her hair salon close again. Read More
Kraaifontein Community Health Centre’s help desk makes a difference
22 July 2022Reducing waiting times at a hospital can be complex, but the Kraaifontein Community Health Centre is taking steps to improve their system. Read More
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