News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Public safety Premier and Western Cape Government Cabinet strongly condemn xenophobic violence The Western Cape Government Cabinet has condemned, in the strongest possible terms, all acts of violence, intimidation, or lawlessness... Read more Media release Schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be closed on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, and Thursday, 4 June 2026 2 June 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and... Read more Media release Western Cape Government scoops two accolades at 2026 Western Cape Economy Innovation Awards On Monday, 1 June 2026, the Western Cape Government’s commitment to innovation as a key driver of economic growth and job creation was... Read more National News Western Cape Government prepares for midweek storm Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, today said that the Provincial... Read more Public safety Power outage update - West Coast, Winelands, Garden Route and Overberg Power outage update from Premier Alan Winde, 1 June 2026 Since the severe weather that affected most of the Western Cape last month, I have... Read more Media release Western Cape Government monitoring steady progress in restoring electricity to storm-stricken areas of province Since the severe weather that affected most of the Western Cape last month, Premier Winde has been chairing daily meetings with Eskom... Read more Agriculture Minister Meyer engages community food gardens at Shoprite Market Day Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited Market Day activations at Shoprite Westgate... Read more Media release Minister Sileku welcomes Codeta’s cashless payment pilot Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, attended the launch today of Codeta’s new cashless payment system in Khayelitsha... Read more News Western Cape road closures due to storm 2 June 2026 at 1 pm Overberg District West Coast District Cape Winelands District Central Karoo District Garden Route District 1 June 2026... Read more Health and Wellness Public-private collaboration helps Strand man walk independently again after advanced limb reconstruction For Mr Tashinga Skipa, a 46-year-old resident from Strand, the ability to walk without crutches is more than a medical outcome. It is a... Read more Media release Premier and provincial Ministers conclude comprehensive disaster assessment following recent storms Premier Alan Winde has concluded a comprehensive 4-day assessment of some of the areas of the Western Cape hardest hit by the severe weather... Read more Media release On-time admissions outcomes available from 28 May 2026 26 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The outcomes of on-time admissions applications for... Read more Load More
