News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Economy and financial matters How budget and funding priorities enable economic empowerment, safety and dignity Honourable Speaker, After thirty-two years of democracy, the central question before us is no longer whether freedom was promised. It was... Read more National News Extended Premier’s Coordinating Forum strengthens readiness to safeguard the Western Cape against multiple risks On Tuesday, 28 April 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired an extended Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) meeting. These gatherings are held on a... Read more News Blasting on the N9 (5KM) between George and Oudtshoorn – 5 May 2026 Notice of blasting activities on a section of the N9 (5KM) between George and Oudtshoorn - 5 May 2026 As part of the construction activities... Read more Media release Western Cape energy and water security programmes proceeding well Premier Alan Winde convened the Western Cape Government’s Integrated Energy and Water Council on Friday, 24 April 2026, to receive updates... Read more News Western Cape Department of Local Government advances clarity, equity and dignified living through its Basket of Services study The Western Cape Department of Local Government (DLG) has released the findings of its updated “Basket of Services” research project. This... Read more Media release Payday weekend sees Provincial Traffic Services arrest 77 on Western Cape roads Provincial Traffic Services maintained a high-visibility presence across the Western Cape over the past week, resulting in 77 arrests for... Read more News Nearly 3000 new homes coming to Swartland Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers On Thursday, 23 April 2026, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure... Read more Media release Nominate excellent teachers for the National Teaching Awards! 28 April 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Every day, our teachers go above and beyond to shape... Read more News Department of Local Government convened Municipal Infrastructure Bi-Annual Forum in Overstrand to advance innovation and resilient service delivery On Thursday, 23 April 2026, the Western Cape Department of Local Government hosted the Municipal Infrastructure Bi-Annual Infrastructure... Read more News Elands Bay Services and Opportunities Fair The Department of Infrastructure invites you to a services and opportunities fair in Elands Bay on 5 May 2026. Details Where: Elands Bay... Read more Media release Fast action safeguards jobs In March 2026, a fire destroyed the kitchen wing of the Stables Restaurant at the Vergelegen wine estate. Following their assessment of the... Read more News West Coast housing beneficiary verification drive If you are registered on the housing database of the municipalities in the West Coast you are invited to attend one of the housing... Read more Load More