News and Speeches
Minister Marais on the death of Peter Veldsman
16 April 2024Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, mourns the death of top chef and author Peter Veldsman, who has passed away at the age of 82 years. Read More
Over 9 300 jobs supported over Western Cape summer tourism season to date
15 April 2024Preliminary figures from the first three months (Dec-Feb) of the four-month peak summer tourism season, indicate the arrival of almost half a million (466 469) international terminal passengers at Cape Town International Airport (Source: ACSA) alone, Read More
United States and South Africa sign Government-to-Government Agreement
15 April 2024The United States and South Africa today signed a new Comprehensive Case Management for Children Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement, designed to elevate the provision of services for vulnerable children in South Africa, particularly Children... Read More
89 Gender-based violence cases struck off the court roll within six months
15 April 202489 Gender-based violence cases struck off the court roll within six months due to Police inefficiencies. Between April 2023 and September 2023, the first and second quarter reporting periods of the Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and... Read More
Western Cape Government notes US legislation to extend AGOA benefits
15 April 2024Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government notes US legislation to extend AGOA benefits Read More
Tygerberg Hospital: Using Tootsie-Roll Technique to plug a leaky heart valve
15 April 2024Another milestone for Tygerberg Hospital: Using Tootsie-Roll Technique to plug a leaky heart valve Read More
Dysselsdorp beneficiaries with disabilities receive title deeds
12 April 2024A day of celebration for Dysselsdorp beneficiaries with disabilities as Minister Simmers delivered title deeds. Read More
Business confidence in the Western Cape highest in SA
11 April 2024According to the most recent RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI), business confidence in the Western Cape is higher than any other province and higher than South Africa’s business confidence level. Read More
Research at Outeniqua Research Farm benefits the dairy industry
11 April 2024Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which is known for its research on dairy production from planted pasture. Read More
Twenty-eight arrests by K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week
11 April 2024Twenty-eight arrests by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week. Read More
Premier launches Western Cape Government’s first Mobile eCentre
11 April 2024Media Release: Connecting the Western Cape Government with our citizens through technology - Premier launches Western Cape Government’s first Mobile eCentre Read More
R116.6 million for Energy Resilience Programme and Solar Geyser Initiative
11 April 2024Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Invests R116.6 million in the Provincial Energy Resilience Programme and Solar Geyser Initiative Read More
LEAP officers confiscate 14 firearms during March
10 April 2024The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers continue to work creating safer communities by conducting various operations and patrols in the hotspot areas where they are deployed. Read More
Mopping up and damage assessment continue after cut-off low system
10 April 2024“Although the extreme weather is over, the public are asked to please be aware of potentially dangerous conditions in large parts of the province,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development... Read More
Open letter to Ministers of Transport and Home Affairs
10 April 2024Critical shortage of licensing forms will arrest the economy Dear Ministers Chikunga and Motsoaledi, Read More
National health budget cut: What does this mean for the Western Cape?
10 April 2024There have been many questions regarding the national public sector budget shortfall and how it will impact health services in the Western Cape. The public health system will remain under pressure for the next 3 to 5 years as a result of significant... Read More
Update on impact of severe weather system in Western Cape
9 April 2024Joint Media Release: Update on impact of severe weather system in Western Cape Read More
Schools in all education districts will be open on Wednesday, 10 April 2024
9 April 2024Schools in all education districts will be open on Wednesday, 10 April 2024. This means that schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will also reopen on Wednesday. Read More
Final Vote 6 Speech - Dr Nomafrench Mbombo - 2024
9 April 20242024/25 VOTE 6 BUDGET SPEECH Department of Health & Wellness MINISTER PROFESSOR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO Wednesday, 27 March 2024 Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Premier, Cabinet Ministers, Leaders of the Opposition, Read More
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