News and Speeches Archive
4th quarter crime stats shows Nyanga murder rate continues to decrease
3 June 2022Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen says the deliberate deployment of Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers in the Nyanga area, who for many years was known as the murder capital of South Africa,... Read More
Minister Fernandez engages Athlone community on Child Protection Services
2 June 2022As we continue to commemorate Child Protection Week, on Wednesday 01 June 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, engaged residents from Athlone community in an effort to raise awareness of the basket of child... Read More
Minister Simmers appeals to Gugulethu community to report construction mafia
2 June 2022Yesterday, 1 June, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, visited the Luyolo Construction site in Gugulethu, which is one of three Airport Precinct infill sites, namely Tambo Village and Gxagxa. Read More
Child Protection Week: Working Together to safeguard Children with Disabilities
2 June 2022As we commemorate Child Protection Week, we must be mindful that children with disabilities often require specialised support. Read More
Provincial Treasury cuts red tape to boost opportunities for small businesses
2 June 2022The Western Cape Government is committed to reducing red tape for businesses, especially small businesses who are interested in becoming Western Cape Government suppliers. Read More
Minister Simmers delivers houses in Qolweni in record time
2 June 2022In less than 10 months since breaking ground and a few weeks shy from a year since the project was handed to the Western Cape Government, the approved beneficiaries of Qolweni will receive its first set of keys to their brand new homes. Read More
Premier Winde calls for urgent PCC meeting
2 June 2022Media Release: Premier Winde calls for urgent PCC meeting so that remaining COVID-19 restrictions can be removed entirely Read More
The Western Cape’s tourism & hospitality sector showing impressive recovery
31 May 2022The April 2022 tourism performance statistics report by Wesgro point to a solid recovery for the Western Cape’s tourism and hospitality sector over the Easter season. Read More
Parents to confirm spaces for the 2023 school year
31 May 2022Parents can now see the outcome of their applications for the 2023 school year and have until 17 June 2022 to confirm their final choice of school for 2023. Read More
Premier Winde calls on residents to use last day of 2022 Census to get counted
31 May 2022Media release: With 81% of WC households counted, Premier Winde calls on residents to use last day of 2022 Census to get counted. Read More
World Foster Day: WC DSD appeals to public to become a Foster Parent
31 May 2022In commemoration of World Foster Day which is recognised annually on 31 May, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is appealing to residents who meet the criteria to consider becoming a Foster Parent. Read More
Western Cape celebrates World Milk Day 2022 on 1 June 2022
31 May 2022On Wednesday, 1 June 2022, I will join the staff at the Outeniqua Research Farm in George to celebrate World Milk Day on 1 June 2022. Read More
Western Cape has more than 16 000 registered Neighbourhood Watch members
31 May 2022Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Reagen Allen says, he is pleased to note that there are currently 16 084 registered Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) members in 441 accredited NHW’s across the province. Read More
Premier Winde & Minister Mitchell urge immediate action by National Government
31 May 2022Media release: Premier Winde and Minister Mitchell urge immediate action by National Government on escalating fuel price Statement by the Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde: Read More
176 arrests through the efforts of LEAP Officers
30 May 2022Between 16 – 22 May, and through the efforts of Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers, 176 perpetrators were arrested for a variety of offences. Read More
Invest in your health – put down your cigarette
30 May 2022It may seem trivial, but as soon as you put out your cigarette for good, you are a step closer to a healthier future. Read More
Western Cape launches Africa Agriculture Strategy
30 May 2022On Friday, 27 May 2022, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture launched its Africa Agricultural Strategy for the Western Cape. Read More
Premier Alan Winde and Museum Service launch second exhibition at Leeuwenhof
29 May 2022On Saturday, 28 May 2022, Premier Alan Winde, with support from officials from the Museum Service of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), launched the second art exhibition, named Palimpsest, to be housed at Leeuwenhof. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes launch of National Child Protection Week
29 May 2022The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week, which takes place from Sunday, 29 May to Sunday 5 June 2022. Read More
Premier Winde welcomes 80% milestone in households counted by StatsSA in WC
27 May 2022Media release: Premier Winde welcomes 80% milestone in households counted by StatsSA in WC; encourages residents to get counted ahead of 31 May deadline. Read More
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