News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Media release Schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be closed on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, and Thursday, 4 June 2026 2 June 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and... Read more Media release Western Cape Government scoops two accolades at 2026 Western Cape Economy Innovation Awards On Monday, 1 June 2026, the Western Cape Government’s commitment to innovation as a key driver of economic growth and job creation was... Read more National News Western Cape Government Prepares for Midweek Storm Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, today said that the Provincial... Read more Media release Western Cape Government monitoring steady progress in restoring electricity to storm-stricken areas of province Since the severe weather that affected most of the Western Cape last month, Premier Winde has been chairing daily meetings with Eskom... Read more Agriculture Minister Meyer engages community food gardens at Shoprite Market Day Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited Market Day activations at Shoprite Westgate... Read more News Western Cape road closures due to storm 2 June 2026 at 1 pm Overberg District West Coast District Cape Winelands District Central Karoo District Garden Route District 1 June 2026... Read more Health and Wellness Public-private collaboration helps Strand man walk independently again after advanced limb reconstruction For Mr Tashinga Skipa, a 46-year-old resident from Strand, the ability to walk without crutches is more than a medical outcome. It is a... Read more Media release Premier and provincial Ministers conclude comprehensive disaster assessment following recent storms Premier Alan Winde has concluded a comprehensive 4-day assessment of some of the areas of the Western Cape hardest hit by the severe weather... Read more Media release On-time admissions outcomes available from 28 May 2026 26 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The outcomes of on-time admissions applications for... Read more Media release Update on recovery operations following severe weather; Premier appeals for patience Numerous Western Cape Government departments, municipalities and other stakeholders continue to conduct mop-up and recovery operations... Read more Health and Wellness Invitation to nominate members to hospital facility boards and clinic committees Be the voice of your community! Want to make a difference as a voice for your community? Then you are invited to serve as a clinic committee... Read more Public safety Premier Winde and Minister Marais cautiously welcome reduction in murders, but warn violent crime still unacceptably high Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, have cautiously welcomed the decrease... Read more Load More
