News and Speeches Archive
Diarrhoea vs Enteric (Thypoid) Fever
15 March 2022Enteric or typhoid fever has recently been in the spotlight with a perceived increase in cases although there are annually cases diagnosed. Read More
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) respond to 5 288 incidents over the weekend
15 March 2022A total of 5 288 incidents were responded to by the Western Cape Government Health’s (WCGH’s) EMS during the past weekend. Read More
Western Cape Ostrich Industry gives Diplomats a taste of Ostrich
15 March 2022Yesterday, 14 March 2022, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer and the South African Ostrich Business Chamber (SAOBC) hosted an event to introduce members of our diplomatic corps to the array of ostrich meat products produced in the... Read More
Minister Marais condemns the shooting and killing of 5 people in Khayelitsha
14 March 2022Minister Marais condemns the shooting and killing of 5 people in Khayelitsha & welcomes activation of 72-hour plan to find suspects Read More
Cape Town orthopods raise R 66 000 for clubfoot!
14 March 2022On 13 March 2022, a team of orthopaedic surgeons and alumni from Tygerberg Hospital’s Orthopaedic Unit completed a wet and rainy 2022 Cape Town Cycle race. Read More
Minister Simmers condemns theft at the Qolweni project site
14 March 2022This past Friday, we received reports that there was a security breach at the Qolweni Phase 3A (169) housing project site, when one of the units was vandalized and a window frame stolen. A criminal case has since been opened at the South African... Read More
Multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis survivor tells his story
14 March 2022“Your recovery from Tuberculosis (TB) is not complete until you share your journey with others, so that we can bring an end to TB.” Read More
Western Cape Budget 2022: ‘A Budget to Push Forward’
14 March 2022Today, we table “A Budget to Push Forward” so that we can get up, so that we can get out, so that we can push forward and so that we can do e Read More
Premier Winde welcomes R500 million injection from the CT Cycle Tour into WC
13 March 2022Premier Winde welcomes R500 million injection from the CT Cycle Tour into Western Cape economy Read More
Western Cape Government and State of California sign historic agriculture MoU
12 March 2022Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government and State of California sign historic Memorandum of Understanding promoting agriculture Read More
Zero fatalities during Western Cape summer initiation season
11 March 2022The Western Cape has maintained the track record of a safe initiation practice as parents proudly take their boys for initiation to prepare them for adulthood. The initiation rite of passage that is predominantly practiced by AmaXhosa, AmaHlubi and... Read More
Path to financial sustainability for Beaufort West approved
11 March 2022The Western Cape Government took coordinated action this week to assist Beaufort West Municipality to address its financial crisis and put it on the path to financial sustainability and improved service delivery. Read More
Media Release by Premier Alan Winde on meeting with Ukraine’s Ambassador
11 March 2022Media Release by Premier Alan Winde on meeting with Ukraine’s Ambassador to South Africa Read More
Rabies Confirmed in Strand - Pet owners encouraged to have pets vaccinated
11 March 2022On 7 March 2022, Western Cape Veterinary Services received laboratory results confirming rabies in a dog in Strand outside Cape Town. Read More
Qolweni housing dream edging closer to realisation
10 March 2022The first 66 qualifying beneficiaries of the Qolweni Phase 3A (169) housing project in Plettenberg Bay, can soon look forward to living in a dignified manner. Read More
Living with donor kidney for 20 years and still thriving
10 March 2022According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is estimated that 10% of people worldwide suffer from some form of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Therefore, it is estimated that 5 million South Africans over the age of 20 may be affected by CKD. Read More
WCG takes action to get procurement going again
10 March 2022We will not allow procurement to seize up and so we took action this week to ensure that we can continue to deliver services and infrastructu Read More
The WC Government cannot and will not remain silent on Ukraine
10 March 2022Media release by the Spokesperson to the Premier, Cayla Murray: “The Western Cape Government cannot and will not remain silent on the illegal invasion of Ukraine” Read More
WC Government and the State of California to officially sign agricultultural MoU
9 March 2022Joint Media Alert: Western Cape Government and the State of California to officially sign agricultural Memorandum of Understanding Read More
Salt Awareness Week - ‘shake your habits’
9 March 2022If you find yourself craving salty foods such as potato chips or a large bowl of popcorn, it could be tied to your health or other factors, such a stress or boredom. Read More
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