News and Speeches Archive
Provincial Minister Tertuis Simmers to begin handover of 190 Houses in Transhex
14 March 2023The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will begin the handover of 190 houses at the Transhex Housing project in Worcester on Wednesday 15 March. The Minister will be joined by the Executive Mayor of Breede Valley Municipality... Read More
Nehawu prevents parents and staff members from accessing WCED services
13 March 2023It is absolutely unacceptable that some striking Nehawu workers invaded the walk-in Client Service Centre at the Western Cape Education Department head office today. Read More
Despite service delivery pressures Karl Bremer performs 328 additional surgeries
13 March 2023Despite service delivery pressures, Karl Bremer performs 328 additional surgeries since August Read More
Western Cape Government will not tolerate EFF threats of violence
13 March 2023Media release: Western Cape Government will not tolerate threats of violence and intimidation as part of EFF protest Read More
Jubilation all around as Minister Tertuis Simmers handed over new homes
13 March 2023On Friday, March 10, 2023, the Communities of Masakhane and Blompark were showered with keys to their brand-new homes to commemorate Human Rights month. It was a day filled with tears of joy and jubilation for the beneficiaries. Read More
Update on the NEHAWU protest action in the Western Cape, Friday 10 March 2023
10 March 2023On Friday, 10 March 2023, there we very few reports of picketers at two health facilities but no reports of protest action or disruption of service at any health facility in the Western Cape. Read More
Arrests in George taxi murder show impact of safety collaboration
10 March 2023Joint statement: Arrests in George taxi murder show impact of safety collaboration Read More
Vaccinate your child against measles before 31 March
10 March 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness reminds parents, guardians and caregivers that they have until 31 March 2023 to vaccinate their children against measles, as part of the national campaign. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais celebrates Team Western Cape for historic wins
10 March 2023On Friday, 10 March 2023, Minister Anroux Marais and senior officials from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted an appreciation eve Read More
Western Cape Government & George Mayor outline plans to deal with energy crisis
9 March 2023Media release: #EnergyDigicons – Western Cape Government & Executive Mayor of George outline plans to tackle energy crisis Read More
Minister Simmers to visit Overstrand Municipality to deliver new houses
9 March 2023On Friday 10 March, beneficiaries from Masakhane in Gaansbaai will receive keys to their new homes from the Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers. With 150 units completed thus far, the R98 Million project will see the first group of... Read More
Update on protest action in the Western Cape
9 March 2023Since the start of the week there have been several incidents of protest led by Nehawu across the country. In the Western Cape this has been mainly isolated to the Khayelitsha area resulting in some disruption of our healthcare services. Read More
Swartland and Overstrand K-9 Units continue to interrupt criminals
9 March 2023The Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units are proving to be a continued menace to criminals, by making their lives very unpleasant. Between 21 February 2023 to 5 March 2023, these units arrested 28 suspects. Read More
Mobility Minister welcomes new Minister of Transport ahead of Prasa meeting
8 March 2023Western Cape Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie has extended his congratulations to the new National Minister of Transport, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga. Read More
Don’t wait! Get your 2024 school admission documents ready today!
8 March 2023On Monday, 13 March 2023, the 2024 school admission process begins! Read More
Heritage Western Cape Council and Committee members welcomed at induction
7 March 2023On 7 March 2023, the newly appointed Heritage Western Cape (HWC) council and committee members had the opportunity to learn more about their roles during their induction that took place in Cape Town.< Read More
Ravensmead resident receives title deed in commemoration of Human Rights Month
7 March 2023Mr. Loon Mackay (73), from Ravensmead Cape Town, became the latest beneficiary to receive the title deed for his home and security of tenure. Read More
Leap Officers arrest over 680 during first three weeks of February
6 March 2023Between 30 January 2023 and 19 February 2023, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers effected the arrest of 688 individuals for various offences. LEAP is an initiative of the Western Cape Government (WCG) and is run in partnership with the... Read More
Department condemns senseless assaults on EMS crews
6 March 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is deeply concerned that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams have been targeted by violent criminals on 10 occasions this year already. Read More
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