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Edu Invest unlocks R907 million in education infrastructure investment across the Western Cape

Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape Edu Invest, a catalytic project funded by the Western Cape Education...

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New Ceres Community Day Centre to improve patient experience and access to healthcare in Witzenberg

Residents of Ceres and surrounding communities can look forward to a more comfortable healthcare experience following the official opening...

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Minister Kaizer-Philander seeks clarity on SASSA vacancies amid service delivery concerns

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Wendy Kaizer-Philander, has raised concerns following revelations that R147.2 million allocated...

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Western Cape Police Ombudsman marks more than a decade of independent police oversight as new Ombudsman is appointed

More than a decade ago, the Western Cape Government established South Africa’s first and, to date, only provincial Police Ombudsman. The...

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Skeur Hom Dance Battle opens pathways for young Cape Flats talent

The energy, creativity, and talent of Mitchells Plain took centre stage on Thursday evening, 5 November 2026, as 18 finalists battled for a...

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Western Cape seniors fly the provincial flag high at Golden Games

A total of 92 older persons from across the Western Cape proudly represented the province at the 2026 National Active Ageing Programme...

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Stronger communities start with listening and working together

For a parent seeking support for their child, an older person needing care, or a family facing difficult circumstances, what matters most is...

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Western Cape records yet another decrease in unemployment rate

The Western Cape’s job creation efforts continue to show encouraging results. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) data for the...

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Freedom of expression does not end a teacher's duty of trust

Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape The suggestion recently that the Western Cape Education Department is...

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Minister Marais welcomes arrest in murder case of former Knysna Executive Mayor

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the...

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Minister Bredell congratulates elected parties and calls for focus on serving communities

Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, has congratulated all political...

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From general worker to Provincial Champion: Raymond Weels crowned 2026 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards Winner

A journey that began nearly three decades ago as a general worker has culminated in the Western Cape’s highest recognition for agricultural...

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