News and Speeches Archive
Food gardens give households affordable access to food, dignity and wellbeing
14 October 2022On Sunday, 16 October 2022, the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organisation and the rest of the world commemorate World Food Day. According to the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, World Food Day is about placing the focus... Read More
September sees LEAP Officers secure over 550 arrests
13 October 2022Between 5 September 2022 and 2 October 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have continued to make steady strides in removing criminals off the streets. Read More
Celebration as new Perivale Primary School buildings are opened
13 October 2022This morning we celebrated the opening of the new Perivale Primary School buildings in Lotus River, and officially welcomed teachers and learners to the beautiful, state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities. Read More
Cultural Affairs Awards celebrate those who bring hope across sectors
13 October 2022On Wednesday, 12 October 2022, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted the Read More
Wreath laying ceremony
12 October 2022On 10 October 2022, the Chief Directorate: Traffic Management chose to honour officials who had passed away while in service. Read More
Ports strike will be major setback for WC economy
12 October 2022Joint media release: Ports strike will be a major setback to Western Cape’s economic recovery. Read More
More than 97 000 girls benefit from Sanitary Dignity Project
11 October 2022As we observe the 10th annual International Day of the Girl Child today, it’s important to reflect on progress made in ensuring the rights and dignity of girls are upheld. Read More
MEC Bredell launches Fire Season
11 October 2022Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development planning, visited the Newlands Fire Base Station in Cape Town to discuss preparations for the coming wildfire season with senior firefighting officials. Read More
NDMC gears up for SA Disaster Risk Reduction commemoration
10 October 2022The National Disaster Management Centre has collaborated with the City of Cape Town to coordinate and host South Africa’s 2022 commemoration of the annual International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) is commemorated on 13 October. Read More
Ports’ Business Continuity Plans must be top priority
10 October 2022I share the concern of businesses in the Western Cape that a prolonged strike by Transnet workers will severely hurt our economy precisely at a time when we should be creating jobs. Read More
Media statement: We mourn the loss of a champion of women's sport
8 October 2022It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of the Olympic table tennis player and supporter of women’s sport, Cheryl Roberts. Read More
‘Healthcare on wheels’ brings hope, comfort to patients and families
7 October 2022Being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness or life-limiting condition can be frightening for patients and their families. Read More
We need your help to reduce pressure on our emergency centre
7 October 2022Healthcare workers in the Emergency Centre (EC) at the Karl Bremer Hospital are asking for the public’s help to reduce Read More
Western Cape to commemorate World Food Day - 7 October 2022
6 October 2022Tomorrow, 7 October 2022, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, Executive Mayor of Overberg District Municipality, Sakkie Franke, and Executive Mayor Francois du Rand of Swellendam Municipality will commemorate the Western Cape... Read More
SA's energy crisis high on agenda of Premier's investment drive abroad
6 October 2022Media release: SA’s energy crisis high on agenda of Premier’s international investment drive. Read More
Minister Mbombo welcomes exemption of 5 additional hospitals from loadshedding
6 October 2022Five additional hospitals in the Western Cape have been exempted from loadshedding, bringing the total number of hospitals protected in the province to eight. Read More
Department of Community Safety hosts Rural Safety Summit:West Coast Municipality
5 October 2022On 3 and 4 October 2022, the Department of Community Safety hosted it’s 2nd Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities (RSSaPNP) engagement in Saldanha Bay, which forms part of the West Coast District Municipality. Read More
Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo’s visit to Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
5 October 2022On Monday, 3 October 2022, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo and statutory bodies in the Mitchells’ Plain area visited the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC). Read More
Call to urgently resolve SASSA security guard strike
5 October 2022The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez calls for an urgent resolution to the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) security guard strike, as this has a direct impact on service delivery to the most vulnerable in... Read More
Longlands residents move into their new homes
5 October 2022Today, alongside the Mayor of Stellenbosch Advocate Gesie van Deventer, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers handed over new houses to residents of Longlands community in Stellenbosch. Read More
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