News and Speeches
National reforms can boost economy by R426bn & create thousands of jobs
13 May 2024The South African economy can be significantly boosted, and the growth of start-ups and the private sector – through businesses big and small – that create vital jobs, catalysed through two regulatory reforms: lifting exchange controls on the offshor Read More
Matzikama safety efforts strengthened with the graduation of 15 Peace Officers
13 May 2024Safety efforts in the Matzikama municipal area have now been strengthened with the graduation of 15 Peace Officers (POs), which occurred in Vredendal this past Thursday. Read More
Masakh’iSizwe graduate on track to achieve professional engineering registration
13 May 2024Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme recipient Allison Klaason graduated with a civil engineering degree in December 2023. Read More
WC Government SMME Booster Fund supported 205 businesses in 2023
13 May 2024Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government SMME Booster Fund supported 205 businesses, enabling almost 800 jobs in just one year Read More
WC tourism keeps growing - first quarter tourist arrivals via air up by 16%
12 May 2024"Western Cape, you absolute beauty! Our province continues to shine as a destination in high demand. Tourist arrivals to Cape Town by air recorded a remarkable 16% year-on-year increase between January and March 2024, reaching 336,268 visitors. Read More
Dispelling claims of underspending by the WC Department of Infrastructure
11 May 2024Statement by Minister Tertuis Simmers: Dispelling claims of underspending by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Read More
DSD MEC visits social workers and the families affected by collapsed building
10 May 2024On Thursday, 09 May 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited George to check in with social workers from the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD). Read More
Premier provides update on George disaster management operation
10 May 2024Media Release: Premier provides update on emergency and disaster management operation at site of collapsed building in George Read More
WC Government sounds alarm as Port of CT fails to meet own recovery targets
9 May 2024Joint Media Release: WC Government sounds alarm as Port of Cape Town fails to meet own recovery targets Read More
Don’t wait! Late online admissions applications for Gr. 1 & 8 are closing soon
9 May 2024The online window for late applications for Grade 1 and 8 in 2025 closes on 12 May 2024, and we urge parents to ensure that they apply as soon as possible. Read More
HOD keynote Speech
9 May 2024Chairperson, District and Municipal Managers, municipal and sector officials guest speakers and colleagues - all protocol observed, I extend a warm welcome to you all at the launch of our first QMIPF session. The first session will take course over... Read More
Department of Local Government Hosts Workshop to Enhance Infrastructure Planning
9 May 2024The Department of Local Government through its Municipal Infrastructure directorate will host a three-day workshop aimed at enhancing infrastructure planning and development within Western Cape Municipalities. Read More
Department of Local Government Collaborates on Skills Development Workshops
9 May 2024The Department of Local Government, in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) , Western Cape South African Local Government and Association (SALGA) ,and the Western Cape Local Government Sector Education and Training... Read More
Cutting-edge unit donation enhancing community oral healthcare, dental education
9 May 2024Cutting-edge unit donation to enhance community oral healthcare, dental education Read More
Premier expresses gratitude to all those helping with the George rescue response
8 May 2024Media Release: Premier expresses his deep gratitude to all those helping with the rescue response to collapsed building incident in George Read More
DSD services that ensure protection of vulnerable children
8 May 2024Despite the difficult fiscal and economic situation the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) finds itself in – as all other departments within the Western Cape Government (WCG) – we continue prioritising the provision of statutory... Read More
Fifteen arrests by K-9 and Rural Safety Units
8 May 2024Fifteen arrests by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units. The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, are continuing to... Read More
Title deed handed over to 600 beneficiaries in Overstrand Municipality
8 May 2024Minister Simmers hands over 600 title deeds to beneficiaries in Overstrand Municipality Read More
Update on George building collapse emergency response
7 May 2024Joint Media Release: Premier and provincial and municipal governments provide update on rescue efforts at collapsed George building site Read More
WC Provincial Vet Lab re-opens to serve citizens
7 May 2024WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL VETERINARY LABORATORY (PVL) RE-OPENS TO SERVE THE CITIZENS WITH ENHANCED CAPACITY< Read More
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