News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Event Youth Summit empowers learners in Louwville, Vredenburg The Department of Local Government Thusong Programme, in collaboration with the Community Development Workers Programme (CDWP), Saldanha Bay... Read more National News The Western Cape is bristling with jobs: unemployment rate drops even further Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, have welcomed the latest... Read more Health and Wellness Early detection saves lives: Understanding paediatric cancers and when to seek care In recognition of International Childhood Cancer Day on 15 February, Tygerberg Hospital and Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital are... Read more Agriculture Premier Winde calls for regulated FMD permit controls as 450 cattle vaccinated 450 heads of cattle were today, 15 February, vaccinated against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Fisantekraal, Cape Town. The Western Cape... Read more Built environment SA-EU Dialogue Facility – “Towards Net-Zero Public Buildings” Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Government has launched a major new initiative... Read more Media release Decrease in vandalism and theft at schools during summer holidays 15 February 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The number of incidents of burglary and vandalism... Read more Public safety Premier cautiously welcomes SANDF deployment but calls for urgent SAPS reform Western Cape Premier Alan Winde welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to... Read more Health and Wellness Western Cape supports national efforts to tackle child stunting The Western Cape Government has welcomed national recognition of the urgent need to end child stunting and reaffirmed its commitment to... Read more Agriculture Western Cape welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) National Disaster Classification The Western Cape Government has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during the 2026 State of the Nation Address that Foot‑and... Read more Media release Municipalities respond to drought conditions Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, today met with senior officials... Read more Built environment Notice of partial closure of MR189 (Old Paarl Road) 18 February - 15 May 2026 Traffic accommodation Activity Start End Start End Contraflow on MR189 East Construction of MR189 West Existing MR191 intersection New... Read more Public safety Western Cape Provincial Safety council commits to stronger safety collaboration Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety Council on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, to receive progress... Read more Load More
