News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Health and Wellness New chemotherapy room and pharmacy upgrade brings hope to patients at Groote Schuur Hospital The Oncology Department at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH), which cares for approximately 3 000 new patients every year, has officially opened... Read more Culture and Sport The new Overhex Modular Library officially opens its doors The official opening of the new Overhex Modular Library on 11 September 2025 marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Overhex... Read more News Western Cape Government places Knysna Municipality under administration The Western Cape Government today at a special Cabinet meeting confirmed that it has taken a decision to place the Knysna Municipality under... Read more Media release Announcement on extraordinary measures in the minibus-taxi industry Statement by Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku Good afternoon members of the media, colleagues, and fellow residents. Following... Read more Economy and financial matters Procuring for Innovation, with Innovation Speech by Deidré Baartman Western Cape Minister of Finance 5th International Conference on Public Procurement Regulation and Policy in... Read more Media release Western Cape Mobility Department to update on taxi violence developments The ongoing taxi violence in the Western Cape has resulted in the loss of lives and placed the safety of commuters and communities at risk... Read more Built environment EPWP Contractor Development Structured Training Programme Please take note of the following Accredited Training CIDB Grading Levels 1 – 2 Contractors: The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure... Read more Media release WCG celebrates Heritage Month by honouring living traditions and shared heritage Under the 2025 national theme, “Reimagine Our Heritage Institutions for a New Era,” the Western Cape Government proudly celebrates Heritage... Read more Public safety Western Cape Provincial Safety Council meets to discuss intensifying efforts to combat and prevent crime On Wednesday, 10 September 2025, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety Council. The council comprises... Read more Built environment Good progress made on the R101 Du Toitskloof Pass maintenance project Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers Trunk Road 9/2 (TR9/2) better known as the R101, Du Toitskloof Pass... Read more Public safety Minister Marais welcomes swift arrest after Kraaifontein double murder and strongly condemns acts of vigilantism Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of a 49-year-old suspect in... Read more Media release #ClassOf2025 – 40 days to go to the matric exams! 11 September 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We are just 40 days away from the start of the... Read more Load More