News and Speeches Archive
Minister Zulu must stick to SASSA meeting commitment
25 January 2023I was hopeful yesterday’s meeting of national Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu and Members of the Executive Council (MINMEC) would provide the answers I’ve been seeking regarding issues plaguing the South African Social Security Agency (... Read More
Tourism Safety Officers contribute to safer festive season
24 January 2023Joint statement: The Western Cape Government’s (WCGs) Tourism Safety Officers (TSOs) have been making a significant contribution to keeping visitors safe at the various holiday sites across the Cape. Read More
4th Port Stakeholder Workshop IDs need for greater private sector participation
23 January 2023On Friday, 20 January 2023, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, hosted the fourth annual Port Stakeholder Engagement, bringing together representatives from across the port logistics value chain, experts in maritime trans Read More
New youth centre in Delft a beacon of hope
23 January 2023Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez welcomes the opening of the Kap 23 Youth Centre in Delft. The birthing of this facility is thanks to a partnership between NPO HOPE Cape Town and the German AIDS Foundation, which has... Read More
Protect your children, keep measles immunisations up to date
20 January 2023Western Cape Government Health and Wellness is calling on all parents and caregivers to ensure that their children’s vaccinations are up to date to protect them against diseases that can cause serious harm, such as measles. Too many children right... Read More
Western Cape passes 27% more buildings plans in 2022 than in 2021
20 January 2023Between January and November 2022, the Western Cape passed R34.81 billion worth of building plans, representing an increase of 27% compared to the same period in 2021. Read More
#ClassOf2022 continues to close the inequality gap
20 January 2023This morning I visited Hector Peterson Secondary School in Wallacedene to celebrate the release of the individual 2022 National Senior Certificate Results to candidates. Read More
LEAP officers secure over 700 arrests during December
19 January 2023Between 5 December 2022 – 1 January 2023, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers effected the arrest of 747 individuals for an array of offences. LEAP is an initiative of the Western Cape Government (WCG) and is run in partnership with the... Read More
Back To School - help your child to stay healthy and learn
19 January 2023Children across the Province have started their new school year this week. It is important to ensure that your child stays healthy this year so that they can learn and thrive. Read More
Media alert: Western Cape NSC 2022 results
19 January 2023The results of the 2022 National Senior Certificate exams will be announced today and tomorrow. All statements and soundbites will be posted on the WCED’s media group on WhatsApp. To be added to the group, please send your cellphone number to Kerry. Read More
Get vaxxed and relax at Sea Point Promenade and Mnandi Beach this weekend
19 January 2023The most effective way for us to reduce the risk of COVID-19 is to be up-to-date with our vaccinations and boosters. What better way to ease into the new year than to be vaxxed and relaxed with the Vaxi Taxi this weekend. Read More
Premier welcomes PCC meeting on energy crisis
19 January 2023Media release: Premier welcomes calling of President’s Coordinating Council meeting on the energy crisis. Read More
Western Cape #ClassOf2022 beat the odds!
19 January 2023We are delighted that the Western Cape matric Class of 2022 has beaten the odds and increased our provincial matric pass rate to 81.4%, with 49 102 candidates passing their exams – the largest number of successful candidates we’ve ever had! Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Maynier welcome Western Cape learners back to school
18 January 2023This morning, Premier Alan Winde joined me for a visit to Starling Primary School, to celebrate the start of the 2023 school year and welcome learners back to school in the Western Cape. Read More
Overstrand and Swartland K-9 units make huge busts during festive period
18 January 2023The Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units made their presence felt throughout the December holiday period. Between 23 December 2022 – 15 January 2023, these units arrested 55 suspects. Read More
Media release: Minister Marais wishes SA Netball team well ahead of Quad series
18 January 2023On Wednesday, 18 January 2023, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, met the Proteas Netball team as they get ready to take part in the Netball Quad Series over the coming weekend. Read More
Premier writes to President calling for national energy state of disaster
18 January 2023Media release: Premier writes to President calling for him to work with all of us to address the energy crisis. Read More
Reminder of prohibition of political activities in schools
17 January 2023We are aware of various representatives of political parties currently undertaking visits to our schools as we start the school year, and planned visits for the first day of school. Read More
SASSA FAILURES CONTINUE
17 January 2023On 15 December 2022 I wrote to the national Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu. At the time we had received numerous complaints of Postbank-issued SASSA gold cards not working. Read More
Premier welcomes decrease in WC road death fatalities
17 January 2023Media release: Premier welcomes reduction in road fatalities for the past festive season. Premier Alan Winde welcomes the marked reduction in road fatalities in the Western Cape for the past festive season. Read More
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