News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To News New partnership to open doors for vulnerable youth A new 10-year partnership between the Western Cape Government and the Interactive Science Foundation is set to unlock internship... Read more Media release Don’t wait! Late online applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 close on 17 May 2026 15 April 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time applications window for Grade R, 1 and 8... Read more News Western Cape Government Innovation: SWIMS app rolled out to health social workers The Social Work Integrated Management System (SWIMS) App is a key innovation that is transforming the way that healthcare professionals do... Read more News Minister Bredell meets with Langeberg Municipality to discuss water security issues Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, recently met with the Langeberg... Read more Media release Minister Ricardo Mackenzie mourns the passing of Christopher “Chippie” Solomon Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Christopher “Chippie”... Read more Economy and financial matters Minister Bredell and Minister Baartman applaud RMB’s launch of Africa’s first Nature-Linked Outcomes-Based Bond Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, alongside Deidre Baartman... Read more Agriculture Western Cape receives 50 000 more Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine doses boosting response to outbreak Premier Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer have welcomed the arrival of 50... Read more News Work-based opportunity in George The Department of Infrastructure invites suitably qualified applicants residing within the Garden Route, George Municipality to apply for a... Read more Media release 33 arrested for driving under the influence as enforcement remains high after Easter period Provincial Traffic Services maintained high visibility on Western Cape roads over the past week (7-12 April), resulting in 51 arrests for... Read more Agriculture Premier encouraged by Athlone’s thriving and resilient business and NGO communities Premier Alan Winde paid a visit to Athlone, Cape Town this week to meet residents and organisations that are helping their communities in... Read more News Blasting on the N9 between George and Oudtshoorn Notice of blasting activities on a section of the N9 (5KM) between George and Oudtshoorn 16 and 22 April 2026 As part of the construction... Read more Agriculture Western Cape Government acts with urgency in R22 million fodder support for livestock farmers The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has approved R22 million in risk reduction relief to provide fodder support to livestock... Read more Load More