News and Speeches Archive
Minister Allen continues to patrol with Neighbourhood Watches
6 July 2022As his first 100 days in office enters its final month, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Reagen Allen, continues to prioritise patrols with Neighbourhood Watches (NHW’s) throughout the province. Read More
Loadshedding continues to disrupt education during the school holidays
6 July 2022While schools are currently closed for the mid-year break, loadshedding continues to cause serious disruption to education in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Cele must stop working in silos if we’re to address crime
6 July 2022I call on the National Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, to immediately stop working in a silo. While he claims to want to work with the Western Cape Government (WCG), our invitations for his Western Cape events often seem to get ‘lost in the post’,... Read More
Drug abuse can cause permanent brain damage – ask for help from health workers
5 July 2022In June International Day against Drug Abuse and SANCA drug awareness week were observed to highlight the major problems that drugs pose to society. Read More
WC DSD supports 2722 Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)
5 July 2022The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, remains committed to supporting thousands of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that reach out to the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) through its various... Read More
K9 Unit sniffs out Dagga in Malmesbury
1 July 2022I am extremely proud of the K9-Unit officers, K Abrahamse and A Swelindawo, along with their sniffer dogs, Loftus and Nina, respectively, for ensuring that during a Vehicle Checkpoint Operation (VCP) in Klipheuwel Road, Malmesbury this past... Read More
MEC Allen visits scene of recent mass incident in Tulbach; R100 000 SAPS reward
1 July 2022Today, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Reagen Allen visited the scene of the mass shooting incident, which occurred this past weekend in the Marikana Informal Settlement in Tulbagh. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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