News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Media release Work towards improving learning outcomes continues Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Over the past 4 years, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED)... Read more Agriculture All efforts must focus on fixing performance at the Port of Cape Town ahead of the 2025/26 export season Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has emphasised that the rerouting of agricultural... Read more Public safety Premier Winde reiterates call for peaceful protests Today Premier Alan Winde and several Western Cape Government ministers attended a Joint Operations Centre (JOC) meeting at the Provincial... Read more Youth Young talent at DCAS balancing books in finance and the brush at home The hidden artistic talent flourishing in DCAS finance By day, Ameen Mustapha works diligently within the Office of the CFO, navigating the... Read more Public safety Minister Marais condemns triple murder in Gugulethu and calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has strongly condemned the brutal murder of three people in... Read more Public safety Premier Winde appeals for calm ahead of national protests Premier Alan Winde has reiterated that protests must remain orderly, and organisers must respect the rule of law. It is incumbent on every... Read more News DSD urges residents to use registered substance abuse treatment services As we commemorate International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, we appeal to residents to make... Read more Event Thusong Outreach brings government services closer to Murraysburg residents The Department of Local Government, in collaboration with the Beaufort West Municipality, hosted a two-day Thuong Outreach programme on 24... Read more Economy and financial matters Western Cape economy outperforms national growth in Q1 2026 Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the province’s positive economic... Read more Economy and financial matters Red Tape Reduction Unit helps Overberg farm resolve long-standing Eskom billing dispute For more than a year, a commercial farm in the Overberg experienced significant challenges after Eskom incorrectly recorded an electricity... Read more Media release Media statement: Nominations for 2026 Cultural Awards now open! The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened nominations for the 2026 Cultural Awards. The department calls on... Read more Media release Premier Winde commits to securing additional funding for disaster recovery Premier Alan Winde on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet, where provincial ministers received... Read more Load More
