News and Speeches Archive
Climate Change mitigation initiatives ensure food security and job opportunities
23 August 2024“Climate change is real and severely impacts the agricultural sector,” said Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, during the debate on the climate crisis in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on... Read More
Update on progress of repairs to MR310 (R303) following flood damage
22 August 2024On Saturday, 24 August 2024, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will provide an important update to the media regarding the ongoing repairs to the MR310 (R303). Read More
Direct export of horses to the EU resumes after 14 years, a boost for jobs
22 August 2024Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the news that the export of thoroughbred horses from South Africa to the EU has resumed after a 14-year absence. Read More
Premier chairs first Premier’s Coordinating Forum of current term in office
21 August 2024On Tuesday, 20 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF), the first of his current term in office. Read More
Minister Marais welcomes additional police deployments against extortion
21 August 2024Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the announcement by national Police Minister Senzo Mchunu that additional police officers will be deployed to the Eastern Cape to specifically combat... Read More
Pledge to renew partnership in interests of residents
20 August 2024Provincial Minister of Infrastructure and New Executive Mayor of Beaufort West pledge to renew partnership in interests of residents Read More
WCDoA gives R14,98 million to Citrusdal Water Users Association
20 August 2024On Saturday, 17 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, handed over R14.98 m to the Citrusdal Water Users Association. Read More
Minister Marais condemns murder of Paarl teenager
19 August 2024Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has called on members of the public to come forward with information regarding the murder of a teenager in Paarl last Friday. Read More
Minister Marais welcomes arrest in Caledon murder case
19 August 2024Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect for the murder of 16 year old Overberg High School pupil, Deveney Nel. Read More
The port of Cape Town is important to Western Cape’s economic growth and jobs
19 August 2024On Monday, 12 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, met with Transnet’s Port of Cape Town management. Read More
Minister Marais welcomes arrest in Caledon murder case
19 August 2024Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect for the murder of 16 year old Overberg High School pupil, Deveney Nel. Read More
Premier urges corporates to invest more in Western Cape youth
18 August 2024This week, the Western Cape Government’s YearBeyond Programme hosted its second Employer Breakfast in Cape Town, bringing together a diverse group of industry leaders and employers committed to tackling the pressing issue of youth unemployment. Read More
Seeing for himself: Premier conducts oversight visits
18 August 2024Premier Winde carried out an unannounced visit at Stellenbosch Hospital. "Frontline healthcare services are being affected by budget cuts forced on the Western Cape Government (WCG) due to the centrally negotiated public sector wage agreement. Read More
Women’s health and wellness is a priority of every stage of life
16 August 2024Celebrate and cherish your health and wellness at every stage of life! Taking care of your health is important every day, but this Women’s Day the Western Cape Government Health and Wellness reminds women to seize two opportunities that will... Read More
Project update on the Seven Passes Road, George
15 August 2024On Monday, 5 August 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, paid a visit to the Seven Passes Road, between George and Wilderness. Read More
Western Cape maintains lowest unemployment rate in SA
14 August 2024According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, released by Statistics South Africa yesterday, the Western Cape has maintained the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa at 22.2% (in quarter two of 2024). Read More
Airport precinct housing development update
14 August 2024Minister Simmers outlines commitment and plans to commence construction of the next phase in the Airport precinct housing development Read More
MEC Londt meets with SASSA Western Cape
14 August 2024On 13 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, met with provincial management of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Read More
New rural Ambulance Station to boost emergency medical care in Theewaterskloof
12 August 2024On Monday, 12 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, officially opened the new R8.45 million Villiersdorp Ambulance Station. Read More
Media Release: Minister Mackenzie pledges support for women’s chess
12 August 2024On Sunday, 11 August 2024, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, joined the final day of the sixth annual Women’s Month Chess Tournament at Club Mykonos in Langebaan to show his support for women’s chess. Read More
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