News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To News Statement on the removal of National DSD Minister We welcome the decision by the President to remove Sisisi Tolashe from her position as Minister of Social Development, and note the interim... Read more Health and Wellness Against the floods: How a Vredendal medical team created a "Night-Shift ICU" to save a newborn During the severe flooding that recently isolated the Matzikama area, a group of healthcare workers at Vredendal Hospital successfully... Read more News Indefinite closure of Franschhoek Pass Notice of full, indefinite closure of Franschhoek Pass (significant damage and risk) 14 May 2026 until further notice Type Activity Start... Read more Agriculture Minister Ivan Meyer congratulates Citrus Growers Association as SA becomes world’s leading citrus exporter by volume The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has congratulated the Citrus Growers Association... Read more News Minister Bredell asks for patience as restoration of basic services continues across the Western Cape Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, said today that the Western Cape... Read more Health and Wellness Story of hope: Op Die Berg Community providing staff protection from Cape storm Nine healthcare workers from the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness who provides healthcare services at Op Die Berg Clinic, were... Read more News DSD makes urgent appeal for public assistance The Western Cape Department of Social Development has called on the private sector and the general public who are in a position to assist... Read more Economy and financial matters Financial Recovery Plans show varied progress across Beaufort West, Kannaland and Theewaterskloof The Western Cape Cabinet adopted the latest quarterly progress reports on the implementation of Financial Recovery Plans (FRPs) in Beaufort... Read more Media release Western Cape schools will be open on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 12 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Based on updated guidance from the Provincial Disaster... Read more News Western Cape roads teams working around the clock as storm recovery gathers pace Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) is in full... Read more Environment Western Cape Government Cabinet and Premier’s Coordinating Forum meet to ensure ongoing collaboration in dealing with impacts of severe weather An extended Western Cape Government Cabinet and Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) meeting was held last night to ensure continued... Read more News Western Cape road closures due to Level 8 rainfall Parts of the Western Cape are on high alert following an Orange Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall issued by the South African Weather... Read more Load More
