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Department of Infrastructure's Community Matters radio show and podcast

The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) featured Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers in the eighth episode of the Community...

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Western Cape Government to launch Festive Season road safety readiness 2025

The Western Cape Government will launch its Festive Season road safety readiness campaign this weekend, ahead of the busy December travel...

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities - Breaking the barriers of disability to create inclusive societies

Behind every person with a disability, there is a person with hopes, dreams and a story to tell. This is the message in light of...

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Three hundred and sixty-two (362) West Coast families set to benefit from housing projects

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Bitterfontein Housing Project will benefit approximately 98...

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Western Cape steps up to close the gap and transform the AIDS response

Under the global theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness marked...

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More national awards for Western Cape teachers and officials!

1 December 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Our Western Cape teachers and officials walked...

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Minister Simmers to launch new housing project in Bitterfontein and hand over title deeds in Vredendal

On Tuesday, 2 December 2025, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will officially launch the Bitterfontein housing...

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Two-day Thusong Programme Forum Meeting: Strengthens service delivery across the Western Cape

The Department of Local Government’s Directorate for Service Delivery Integration successfully convened the Thusong Provincial Forum (TPF)...

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The crime stats are shocking – but they show exactly what the solution is too

The crime statistics released today show that the Western Cape Government’s targeted safety and crime prevention programmes result in...

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Minister Maynier urges matrics to celebrate safely

27 November 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape With the matric exam session completed, a number...

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Disability Rights Awareness Month: Safer crossings for Pioneer School learners completed

Earlier this year, in June, the Western Cape Mobility Department (WCMD), in partnership with the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM)...

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Outcomes of Western Cape Cabinet meeting

On Wednesday, 26 November 2025, Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet. Western Cape SAPS...

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