News and Speeches Archive
Dispelling misconceptions around the energy crisis
21 April 2023Media release: Dispelling misconceptions around the energy crisis - GreenCape returns to Premier’s Energy Digicon Read More
MEC Simmers claims victory with approval of the Transport Infrastructure Bill
21 April 2023On Thursday, 20th April, the Western Cape Legislature unanimously approved the Western Cape Transport Infrastructure Bill. The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers successfully tabled the draft Bill which will now be sent to the... Read More
Construction of Eerste River APU in full swing and making good progress
21 April 2023With mental health and the wellness of our communities being a priority for the Department of Health and Wellness, I was pleased with the progress being made with the construction of the Eerste River Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU). Read More
Minister Simmers to officiate at launch of UWC student accommodation facility
21 April 2023On Monday 24 April, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will join the National Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Dr. Blade Nzimande. Read More
Western Cape Commemorates Creativity and Innovation Day
20 April 2023On 21 April, the United Nations commemorates Creativity and Innovation Day. Read More
Metro federations granted funding for sporting activities
20 April 2023On Wednesday, 19 April 2023, Minister Anroux Marais and Head of Department for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Guy Redman, handed over funding to sporting fe Read More
DCAS celebrates 100 days to Netball World Cup by handing over new netball courts
19 April 2023The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) marked the 100-day countdown to the start of the Netball World Cup 2023 by handing over a newly constructed netball court to the residents of the West Coast town Read More
WC Government recommits to strengthening local & international partnership
19 April 2023Joint media release: Western Cape Government recommits to strengthening local and international crime-fighting partnership Read More
A functional veterinary services is crucial to the agricultural sector
19 April 2023"A functional professional veterinary service is critical to the agricultural sector as our veterinarians play an essential role in protecting animals and the public against zoonotic diseases and diseases of economic importance", said Western Cape... Read More
Minister Simmers sends heartfelt condolences to the family of former MLO Smith
18 April 2023It is with deep sadness and shock that I learnt of the passing of my former Spokesperson Graig-Lee Smith. In the brief time, I worked with him, he was a gentle and kind person. Read More
Unpacking toxic masculinity in “Courageous Conversations”
18 April 2023The first Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Courageous Conversations webinar for 2023 kicked off with the topic: “Understanding Toxic Masculinity.” Read More
Cape Winelands District Municipality endorse Department of Infrastructure budget
17 April 2023On Friday 14th April, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers together with his executive management team visited the Cape Winelands District Municipality. Read More
Cape Agulhas Municipality shares Local Drug Action Committee success
17 April 2023I was invited to a Substance Abuse Awareness program hosted by the Cape Agulhas Municipality and what I saw was impressive. Read More
Public must take a stand against continued attempt to exempt Eskom from scrutiny
16 April 2023Media release: Premier urges public to take a stand against continued attempt to exempt Eskom from financial scrutiny Read More
Mobility Minister thanks road users following 30.5% reduction in fatalities over
14 April 2023I am pleased to announce a 30.5% reduction in traffic fatalities across the Western Cape over the April long weekend compared to the same period in 2022, with a massive 44.5% reduction on provincial routes and an 11.1% reduction on municipal routes. Read More
VISA reforms welcomed, but follow through is urgently required
13 April 2023I welcome the announcement made this morning by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 5th South Africa Investment Conference of several reforms to the country’s VISA regime. The key announcements made include: Read More
Minister Simmers to visit Saldanha project and handover title deeds in Citrusdal
13 April 2023On Thursday, 13 April 2023, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, will conduct an oversight visit at the Saldanha Primary construction site. This will be followed with a ceremonial title deed handover in Citrusdal, at the... Read More
We welcome the full return of the Two Oceans Marathon
13 April 2023Joint media release by Minister Anroux Marais and Minister Mireille Wenger: We welcome the full return of the Two Oceans marathon events this weekend Read More
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