News and Speeches
Western Cape Agriculture will benefit from SACAA certification
9 February 2024The South African Civil Aviation Authority's recent Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operating Systems Certification (UASOC) to the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) positions the Department as a leader in leveraging unmanned aerial vehicles... Read More
Remote Working Visa loading: have your say on proposed amendments
9 February 2024The Department of Home Affairs has released the draft second amendment of the Immigration Regulations, dealing with two key categories of visas - Read More
Operations by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 Rural Safety Units
9 February 2024The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, are continuing to work hard to help create safer communities. Read More
Department of Social Development providing food relief in Central Karoo
9 February 2024The prolonged Eskom electricity outage in parts of the Central Karoo has led to a widespread need for food relief. Eskom is working to restore electricity by Thursday, 15 February, but the Western Cape Government is doing everything we can to help... Read More
GSH opens dedicated space for family counselling and bereavement support
9 February 2024Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) opens dedicated space for family counselling and bereavement support Read More
MEC Sharna Fernandez meets with SASSA
8 February 2024Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez has met with SASSA’s provincial management today (07 February 2024) to discuss various pertinent issues. Read More
Louis Fourie project will have a positive impact on the economy
8 February 2024Louis Fourie Road infrastructure project will have a positive impact on the economy Media release by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Read More
Peace Officers find further opportunities with various stakeholders
8 February 2024Between 2022 to date, the Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety has created 206 Peace Officer (PO) opportunities across 13 municipalities in the province. Read More
The story of King Book Fly wins the 2023 Story Stars competition!
8 February 2024This morning, I visited Kenridge Primary School to announce the 2023 Story Stars winners! Story Stars is an annual creative writing competition for all Grade 4 learners in the Western Cape. Read More
Premier & Minister provide update on mass power outage
8 February 2024Joint Media Release: Premier & Minister provide update on mass power outage Read More
Premier urges President to show “backbone” with 2024 SONA
8 February 2024Media Release: Premier urges President to show “backbone” and outline decisive measures to address South Africa’s challenges Read More
Provincial Traffic seize R3 million worth of mandrax tablets
8 February 2024On Wednesday 7 February 2024, Western Cape Provincial Traffic seized over 50 000 mandrax tablets, with an estimated street value of close to R3 million, while stopping and checking vehicles on the N2 at Borcherds Quarry in Cape Town. Read More
President Ramaphosa engages with youth on employment and training initiatives
8 February 2024President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged with youth at a National Youth Development Agency event held in Cape Town on 6 February 2024. Read More
Electricity outage progress report
7 February 2024Premier Alan Winde, Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning as well as senior members of the Western Cape Government were this morning updated by Eskom on the electricity outage in the... Read More
2023 systemic test results show improvement across all school phases
7 February 2024Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Read More
Knysna Forensic Pathology Laboratory handled 81 cases since being commissioned
7 February 2024Brand-new Knysna Forensic Pathology Laboratory handled 81 cases since being commissioned Read More
Western Cape hotel occupancy up & outshines South African averages over December
6 February 2024Hotel occupancy in the Western Cape in December 2023 stood at 73.4%, up from 71.6% in December 2022, compared to 62.4% for South Africa in December 2023, slightly up from 62.2% in the same month in 2022. Read More
Agriculture Sector urged to follow guidelines to minimise impact of heat/fires
6 February 2024Following the continued incidences of extreme heat and numerous veld fires across the Western Cape, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has urged the agriculture sector to take the necessary measures to protect lives, livestock... Read More
MEC Sharna Fernandez conducts oversight visits at SASSA offices
5 February 2024On 02 February 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited different SASSA offices in Cape Town. Read More
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