News and Speeches Archive
COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Periods
31 January 2022As of 25 January 2022, Western Cape Government Health has reinstated its previous policy regarding COVID-19 contact tracing, quarantine, testing and isolation. This follows after the amended National Policy issued in December 2021 was officially... Read More
ECD registration process to remain unchanged with migration to DBE
31 January 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) invites all Early Childhood Development (ECD) partial care facilities and programmes to register with the Department. Read More
Provincial Cabinet approves the development of a MoU with State of California
30 January 2022Media release: Provincial Cabinet approves the development of a Memorandum of Understanding between Western Cape Government and the State of California on agriculture Read More
Media release by Premier Winde on the Western Cape exiting the fourth wave
28 January 2022Media release by Premier Winde on the Western Cape exiting the fourth wave Read More
Media alert: Minister Schäfer to announce the 2021 Story Star winner
28 January 2022Would it not be every Grade 4 learner’s dream Read More
African Swine Fever detected In Southern Cape
27 January 2022Following the laboratory confirmation that African Swine Fever (ASF) has been detected in Thembalethu, George in the Southern Cape, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinary Services has served a quarantine notice on pig farmers... Read More
Media accreditation and access for Official Opening of Parliament and SOPA
27 January 2022Media alert: Media accreditation and access to Livestream for the hybrid Official Opening of the Provincial Parliament and the State of the Province Address Read More
SIU finding against WCED referred for recommendations on further action
27 January 2022I have noted the claims by various politicians regarding the finding against the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). Read More
Western Cape Government fully supporting any inquiry by the SAPS
27 January 2022Media Release by Premier Alan Winde on the Western Cape Government fully supporting any inquiry by the South African Police Service, and first meeting with independent investigator Read More
Western Cape schools continue to be targeted by criminals
26 January 202241 incidents of burglary and vandalism (affecting 34 schools) have been reported by our schools as having taken place over the December 2021/January 2022 school holidays. The majority of the incidents were minor in nature, with just 2 major... Read More
Increase in fake job advertisements
26 January 2022The Western Cape Government Health has been made aware of an increase in fake job advertisements being circulated online, especially on social media. Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements creating job opportunities for over 35-year-olds
26 January 2022The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) is currently on a recruitment drive to create short – to medium term job opportunities for more than 100, over 35-year-olds. Read More
Vaxi trokkie brings vaccine to communities
26 January 2022The Vaxi Trokkie (vaccination truck) has officially hit the road in the Northern and Tygerberg communities from last week, as part of the Vaxi Taxi mobile vaccination service. Read More
Advocate Jennifer Williams appointed as independent external investigator
26 January 2022Media Release by Premier Alan Winde on the appointment of Advocate Jennifer Williams as independent external investigator Read More
Media alert: Western Cape NSC 2021 Awards Ceremony
26 January 2022On Thursday 3 February 2022, Debbie Schäfer, Western Cape Minister of Education will host the Western Cape National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2021 Awards Ceremony at Leeuwenhof, the Premier’s Residence. Read More
Western Cape Government launches new social services centre in Murraysburg
25 January 2022Today, Tuesday 25 January 2022, the Western Cape Ministers' for Social Development and Transport and Public Works, Ms Sharna Fernandez and Mr Daylin Mitchell, launched a newly established Social Development service centre in Murraysburg. Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements launches historical contractor’s framework
25 January 2022In a historic move, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) is pleased to announce that it has launched its contractor’s framework which targets particularly women and youth contractors. Read More
Statement by Premier Alan Winde on independent investigation into allegations
25 January 2022Media release by Premier Alan Winde on independent investigation into allegations made against Minister Albert Fritz Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes arrest of accused in murder case of Jacque Mpontsana
24 January 2022Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes news of the capture and arrest of Lwazi Sibindana, who allegedly murdered Jacque Mpontsana by setting her alight during a domestic dispute in September last year. Read More
Unveiling of the new social services delivery point in Central Karoo District
24 January 2022On Tuesday, 25 January 2022, the Western Cape Ministers' for Social Development and Transport and Public Works, Ms Sharna Fernandez and Mr Daylin Mitchell, will officially open a new social services office for Murraysburg and the surrounding areas. Read More
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