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Major progress on road upgrades between Oudtshoorn and George

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) is pleased to...

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Provincial Government working with Matzikama Municipality to strengthen water security

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, yesterday met with the Matzikama...

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Mobility Department shows how bicycles are helping small businesses grow in George

As part of the lead-up to the State of the Province Address (SOPA), Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku on 23 February 2026 hosted a...

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Bitou benefits from housing delivery, rental support services and Services & Opportunities Fair

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) today marked...

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Mobility Department and partners showcase tech-driven transport solutions in George

This morning, Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku, accompanied by senior officials from the Department and George Local Municipality...

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Western Cape Government releases first findings of Overberg Rail Business Case

On Friday, 20 February 2026, the Western Cape Government released the first findings of the Overberg Rail Business Case, following a high...

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Prioritising learner safety during scholar transport intervention in George

Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku this morning visited a scholar transport safety operation at Thembalethu Primary School in...

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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie announces 500 free entries for learners in the Cape Town Cycle Tour

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has announced an exciting opportunity for school learners across the...

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Labour Court issues stinging judgment against Wesley Neumann

23 February 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The Labour Court has put the best interests of...

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While Western Cape murder rate shows decrease, Western Cape Government demands proper funding for overburdened SAPS in province

The latest quarterly crime statistics for the Western Cape once again show what is needed to meaningfully reduce violent crime in the...

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Western Cape Government scales up Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive

Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, have stated that the roll out...

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Minister Simmers to handover First Home Finance homes and launch Rental Housing Information Office in Bitou

On Monday, 23 February 2026, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will be in the Bitou Municipality to officially launch...

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