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Department of Infrastructure to host Inaugural Western Cape Infrastructure Ministerial Roundtable

On Thursday, 30 July 2026, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will host the Inaugural Western Cape Infrastructure...

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Media release: We mourn the loss of a young life: Jayden Adams

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of Bafana Bafana player Jayden Adams...

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Enhanced model drives homeownership in Mossel Bay

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Government has approved an innovative new sales...

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Savings Month Encourages Consumers to Build Financial Resilience

Media Release by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism As South Africa observes Savings...

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Knysna Oyster Festival remains key economic driver for Garden Route

The Western Cape Government is proud to continue partnering with the Knysna Oyster Festival, as the Garden Route expands into a sporting...

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Reopening date of Bainskloof Pass announced

MR 201 (Bainskloof Pass section) sustained significant flood damage and had to be fully closed Thanks to the hard work by the Department of...

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Seasonal School strengthens councillors' leadership across the Western Cape to improve economic growth and service delivery

The Western Cape Department of Local Government (DLG), in partnership with Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF...

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Women-owned businesses secure more than a third of Western Cape Government procurement spend for a second consecutive year

Women-owned businesses received 34.69% of the Western Cape Government’s total procurement spend for the 2025/26 financial year, marking the...

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Good progress is being made at the McGregor Bridge

McGregor Bridge reinstatement update The final inspection will enable us to confirm the official reopening date for the McGregor Bridge. Our...

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R324 Cango Caves Roads Update

C1321.02 emergency flood damage repairs to TR75/2 near KM 24 (R324 Cango Caves Roads) As of late Friday, 3 July 2026; the rockfall debris...

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