News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To News Strengthening Municipal Leadership Through Mentoring and Coaching The Department of Local Government (DLG), in partnership with the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) and the University of Stellenbosch’s School... Read more News Another arrest following hijacking of DSD vehicle: Department calls for stronger action to protect staff The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has welcomed the recovery of a vehicle hijacked from DSD officials following a joint... Read more Media release Western Cape honours teachers on World Teachers’ Day Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape 5 October is World Teachers’ Day, where we take a moment to highlight... Read more News New R105 million Ravensmead Community Day Centre opens to the public The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness celebrated the official opening of the new Ravensmead Community Day Centre (CDC) on 2... Read more News Department of Infrastructure and Africa Skills Village to strengthen artisan training and infrastructure delivery Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers On 1 October 2026, the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure... Read more News Department of Infrastructure commits to responsible use of AI Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) has signed a... Read more News Good progress on emergency repair works to Smalblaar Bridge Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers Good progress is being made on Department of Infrastructure (DOI)... Read more Public safety Western Cape Government and Stellenbosch Municipality launch K9 Unit to strengthen the fight against organised crime The Western Cape Government continues to invest specialised law enforcement capabilities, with the official launch today of the Stellenbosch... Read more Media release Western Cape’s top teachers make their mark at National Teaching Awards! Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape A massive congratulations to the three Western Cape teachers who walked... Read more Economy and financial matters Western Cape Government secures fourth consecutive sweep of 100% unqualified audits for all departments and entities The Western Cape Government has secured a fourth consecutive sweep of 100% unqualified audit opinions across all provincial departments and... Read more Media release Multi-million rand investment aims to expand school sports participation in Mitchells Plain The Western Cape Government has invested over R30 million into a shared sports facility at Lentegeur Senior Secondary School and Cornflower... Read more Media release Western Cape Government and Hessequa Municipality celebrate an energy first for South Africa: Riversdale Solar Plant to bring energy independence to residents of Western Cape Town Premier Alan Winde today, 30 September 2026, officially inaugurated the Riversdale Solar Plant, marking an important milestone in the... Read more Load More
