News and Speeches Archive
New Liquor Licence renewal process to incentivise exemplary behaviour
18 May 2022The Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) is now in a position to regulate liquor more effectively and fairly in the public interest. Read More
Minister Simmers encouraged by positive response to the Delinking of FLISP
18 May 2022Six weeks since the implementation of the FLISP Delinked policy on April 1 2022, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers is thrilled at the response of the citizens of the Western Cape which has been overwhelmingly positive and... Read More
Opportunity for youth to gain work experience at museums
18 May 2022The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its YearBeyond Programme, has been working to offer unemployed youth in the province opportunities to gain work exp Read More
New dialysis clinic to improve kidney treatment in Vredenburg
18 May 2022The official opening of a new dialysis clinic at Vredenburg Provincial Hospital today marks the beginning of a brighter healthcare future for renal patients in Vredenburg and surrounding communities. Read More
To protect yourself and your loved ones, get vaccinated
18 May 2022For vaccines to keep communities safe and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases, they need to be taken up by a very large proportion of residents. There is much we as individuals can do to keep healthy and prevent transmission to others, as we... Read More
Eden sport federations and facilities supported
17 May 2022On Monday, 16 May 2022, Minister Anroux Marais handed over funding and opened a new facility to support sporting federations in the Eden region. Read More
We mourn the loss of creative icon, Aleit Swanepoel
17 May 2022It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of one of the icons of our creative and entertainment industry – Aleit Swanepoel. Read More
Support a local museum this International Museum Day
17 May 2022On 18 May we celebrate International Museum Day. This year, the global theme is “The Power of Museums”. Read More
3 days left to make submissions to Ombudsman
17 May 2022Three days left to make submissions to Ombudsman into why SAPS is failing to close drug houses Read More
Premier Winde calls on residents to donate blood
17 May 2022Media release by Premier Winde: With just 1-day’s supply left at the WC Blood Service, Premier Winde calls on residents to donate blood. Read More
4 myths to take on “the Silent Killer”
16 May 2022Maintaining a healthy blood pressure is important as an elevated blood pressure can significantly increase your risks of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. Read More
Changes to the provincial cabinet coming into effect today
16 May 2022Media release by Premier Alan Winde on changes to the provincial cabinet coming into effect today The Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, today warmly welcomed the coming into effect of the final changes to his provincial cabinet which he... Read More
New treatment offers hope for patients with devastating lung disease
16 May 2022First time in South Africa that a minimally invasive surgical procedure successfully used balloons to dilate blocked arteries in the lungs. Procedure offers hope for patients with so-called “orphan disease” who generally have a very poor quality... Read More
Minister Maynier kicks off Listening and Learning Programme
16 May 2022Today I take office as the Western Cape Minister of Education. Read More
I am on the job to create jobs in the Western Cape
16 May 2022It is a great honour to be sworn-in as the Western Cape’s Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities. Read More
Kangaroo Mother Care is an effective method of bonding and healing
14 May 2022May 15th marks International Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Awareness Day. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) refers to the practice of providing continuous skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby, exclusive breastmilk feeding, and early discharge from... Read More
Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety hosts NHW safety engagement
13 May 2022On Wednesday, 11 May 2022 the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety (DOPOCS) hosted 92 Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) structures at a NHW safety engagement in Parow. This is the first in a series of upcoming engagements with NHWs across the... Read More
Cape Metro sporting federations receive financial boost
13 May 2022On Thursday, 12 May 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais symbolically handed over funding amounting to a total of R4 172 000 to affiliated sporting federations in the Cape Metro district. Read More
Early booking assists in detecting problems that may occur in pregnancy
13 May 2022This week we celebrated International Nurses Day and on 5 May we commemorated International Midwives Day. Midwives Day emphasises the very important role midwives play in a women’s pregnancy journey. Read More
Western Cape Government welcomes launch of LEAP Reaction Unit
13 May 2022Joint Media Release by Premier Winde and Minister Allen: Western Cape Government welcomes launch of LEAP Reaction Unit Read More
Pages
|
We are pleased to share with you that the Western Cape Government (WCG) has once again achieved certification as a Top Employer in 2024. |
||||
 |
Western Cape Government © 2023. All rights reserved.
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. |
 |
