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Western Cape Department of Infrastructure completes Ravensmead CDC 3 months ahead of schedule

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers Note to Editors: The Ravensmead CDC is not yet operational and...

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Inaugural World Public Transport Day: Building a more connected Western Cape

To mark the inaugural World Public Transport Day (17 April), Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku led an activation at the Bellville...

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Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers supports Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Government welcomes and fully supports the...

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Western Cape Government to invest R40.5 million in municipal water resilience projects for the 2026/27 financial year

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said the Western Cape Department...

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Western Cape positions astro tourism as a new growth frontier with the graduation of specialist night-sky guides

Media Release by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism The Western Cape Government is...

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Western Cape Mobility Department to mark inaugural World Public Transport Day

On 17 April 2026, the Western Cape Mobility Department will mark the inaugural World Public Transport Day with an activation engaging...

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New partnership to open doors for vulnerable youth

A new 10-year partnership between the Western Cape Government and the Interactive Science Foundation is set to unlock internship...

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Don’t wait! Late online applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 close on 17 May 2026

15 April 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time applications window for Grade R, 1 and 8...

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Western Cape Government Innovation: SWIMS app rolled out to health social workers

The Social Work Integrated Management System (SWIMS) App is a key innovation that is transforming the way that healthcare professionals do...

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Minister Bredell meets with Langeberg Municipality to discuss water security issues

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, recently met with the Langeberg...

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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie mourns the passing of Christopher “Chippie” Solomon

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Christopher “Chippie”...

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Minister Bredell and Minister Baartman applaud RMB’s launch of Africa’s first Nature-Linked Outcomes-Based Bond

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, alongside Deidre Baartman...

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