News and Speeches Archive
Two George infrastructure projects on track to create jobs and empower residents
16 May 2023The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, began the week with oversight visits to two of his department’s key projects in George – the upgrading of the Gwaing Road and a housing project at Metro Grounds site. Read More
WCG matches 1 000 youth with employment opportunities
15 May 2023As part of the Western Cape Government’s drive to create opportunities for youth employment, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), together with 12 employers in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector hosted a recruitment Read More
23 Peace Officers to graduate in Mossel Bay and George
15 May 2023Today, 15 May 2023, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, will address students that are graduating as Peace Officers (PO’s) in Mossel Bay and George. 13 PO’s will graduate in Mossel Bay, while George has 10. Read More
Protect our economy and jobs
12 May 2023Joint media release: Protect our economy and jobs The Western Cape Government has noted the serious allegations made by the United States Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety alleging that South Africa has supplied weapons to Russia. Read More
Western Cape 204-units Maitland Mews Social Housing Project officially launched
12 May 2023Earlier today, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers was joined by the Executive Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis and the National Minister of Human Settlements to launch the 204 units Social Housing project. Read More
WC and Gauteng link up for rail devolution and mini-bus taxi reform workshop
11 May 2023Joint statement Read More
Premier’s 10 Energy Digicon looks at financing options for solar energy
11 May 2023Media release: Premier’s 10 Energy Digicon looks at financing options for households turning to alternative energy sources as blackouts worsen Read More
WCGHW has to freeze 2362 posts if public sector wage agreement goes unfunded
11 May 2023Provincial Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) will have to freeze 2 362 posts if public sector wage agreement goes unfunded Read More
Massive R1.2bn #BackOnTrack campaign launched to reverse learning losses
11 May 2023Today we launched the #BackOnTrack programme, which is a big, bold intervention to reverse Covid-19 learning losses in the Western Cape. The pandemic is over, but the effect of the pandemic is not over. Read More
Investing in our Nurses’ future, to ensure ongoing quality health care provision
11 May 2023Investing in our Nurses’ future, to ensure continued quality health care provision Read More
Oversight ensures Western Cape receives over 360 SAPS vehicles
11 May 2023Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen says that it is through effective and enhanced oversight over the South African Police Service (SAPS) that the service has received 362 vehicles during the 2022/23... Read More
Cape Winelands sport federations receive support for the new financial year
11 May 2023On Wednesday, 10 May 2023, Minister Anroux Marais handed over funding to sporting federations in the Cape Winelands district to support them in their work for the year. Read More
South Africa's animal vaccines shortage impedes growth and jobs creation
11 May 2023“Farmers cannot afford any further setbacks after having survived a drought that decimated many herds. Farmers are still trying to recover and rebuild their herds. Read More
Child Protection Month: Giving vulnerable children a safe home
10 May 2023“If you have the means to give a vulnerable child love, care, and stability – please do not hesitate to do so. Sometimes we envision the mountain to be so much bigger than it truly is.” – Moeshfieka Botha. Read More
Africa’s Travel Indaba: A great opportunity to unlock tourism's full potential
10 May 2023The Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, will attend the annual Africa’s Travel Indaba, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on 10 and 11 May 2023, which provides a global platform for the promotion of Southern African tourism product Read More
Minister Simmers to officiate launch of the R95.9m Maitland Mews Social Housing
10 May 2023On Thursday, 11 May, MEC Tertuis Simmers will be joined by the National Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and her Deputy Minister, Pam Tshwete, to officiate the launch of the Maitland Mews Social Housing Project. Read More
Data intelligence dashboard launched to improve efficiency of Port of Cape Town
9 May 2023This morning, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, together with officials from the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) and key stakeholders representing the port logistics value chain, including Transne Read More
Leadership Academy launched to develop school leadership talent
9 May 2023We are excited to announce the launch of the Western Cape Education Department’s Leadership Academy! Read More
LEAP achieve more successes during April
9 May 2023Between 03 and 30 April 2023, the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers once again made their presence felt across the priority areas where they are deployed. LEAP officers arrested 1 044 individuals for various offences, while... Read More
Western Cape launches the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri Worker Competition
9 May 2023Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has launched the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Worker Competition in Hermanus in the Overberg District. The regional leg of the competition, which will be held across 16 regions within the... Read More
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