News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Media release Minister offers condolences following the passing of Crystal-Donna Roberts Minister offers condolences following the passing of Crystal-Donna Roberts The Western Cape Government is saddened at the sudden and... Read more Agriculture The latest GDP results suggest improved performance from the Western Cape Agricultural Sector Agriculture rebounded to a 17.2% growth rate, lifting South Africa’s GDP growth to 0.6% in Quarter 4 of 2024 and for the 2024 year... Read more Event Minister Bredell commends all role players for successful prosecution of Paarl wildfire arsonist. Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affair sand Development Planning today congratulated Drakenstein... Read more Health and Wellness Western Cape Government moves to safeguard healthcare after NGO funding halt Media Release by Mireille Wenger, Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness 5 March 2025 Western Cape Government Moves to Safeguard... Read more Health and Wellness Western Cape Government moves to safeguard healthcare after NGO funding halt The Provincial Council on AIDS and Tuberculous (TB) convened this week to assess the impact of the sudden termination of funding by the... Read more Media release Don’t wait! Get your Grade R, 1 and 8 admissions documents ready Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time admissions applications window for learners attending... Read more Public safety Minister Marais commends Western Cape SAPS for recent operational successes The Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has commended the South African Police Service (SAPS) in... Read more Culture and Sport Cape Town Cycle Tour brings many opportunities to the province The Western Cape Government is looking forward to seeing more than 30 000 cyclists take part in the Cape Town Cycle tour on Sunday, 9 March... Read more Agriculture The lifting of the ban on the export of vegetables to Botswana is good news for Western Cape vegetable farmers and economy Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports... Read more Health and Wellness World Hearing Day: Why early detection is important The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages individuals of all ages on World Hearing Day (3 March), to empower themselves... Read more Built environment Department of Infrastructure launches EPWP Work-Based Programme in Beaufort West Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers On 24 February 2025, the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure... Read more Media release Premier’s reply to debate on the 2025 Western Cape State of the Province Address On Thursday, 27 February 2025, Premier Alan Winde replied to the debate on the 2025 Western Cape State of the Province Address (WCSOPA) held... Read more Load More