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Steady construction progress at Ravensmead CDC: Doors to open 2026

The construction of the new Ravensmead Community Day Centre (CDC) is on track, with doors set to open by mid-2026. Provincial Minister of...

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Celebrating progress at the Port of Cape Town: A milestone in maritime logistics

Wednesday, 17 September 2025, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT), as...

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Energy security and water resilience targets remain firmly on course in the Western Cape

On Monday, 15 September 2025, the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Integrated Energy and Water Council held a meeting. The council received...

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Western Cape Agriculture records strong growth in second quarter of 2025

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the positive performance of the province...

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Closure of certain minibus taxi routes in response to ongoing violence

The Western Cape Government has confirmed that, from Wednesday, 17 September 2025, several mini-bus taxi routes in the Cape Town metro will...

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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Stories of courage, healing, and hope

September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on the courage of children fighting cancer, the...

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Minister Marais welcomes arrests in connection with attack on LEAP officers in Valhalla Park

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has welcomed the arrest of 11 suspects linked to the recent...

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Western Cape Department of Infrastructure concludes successful housing beneficiary verification drive in Cape Town

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers On 13 and 14 September 2025, the Western Cape Department of...

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New chemotherapy room and pharmacy upgrade brings hope to patients at Groote Schuur Hospital

The Oncology Department at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH), which cares for approximately 3 000 new patients every year, has officially opened...

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The new Overhex Modular Library officially opens its doors

The official opening of the new Overhex Modular Library on 11 September 2025 marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Overhex...

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Western Cape Government places Knysna Municipality under administration

The Western Cape Government today at a special Cabinet meeting confirmed that it has taken a decision to place the Knysna Municipality under...

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Announcement on extraordinary measures in the minibus-taxi industry

Statement by Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku Good afternoon members of the media, colleagues, and fellow residents. Following...

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