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October Transport Month: Minister Simmers opens upgraded road between Stanford and Gansbaai

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) project to...

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October Transport Month: DOI’s “Yellow Fleet” Replacement Programme optimises road construction and maintenance

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers Building efficiency and internal capacity is important to the...

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Minister Marais commends SAPS and LEAP for firearm confiscations

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has extended her appreciation to the South African Police...

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October Transport Month: Good progress on the periodic maintenance of Du Toitskloof Pass

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers Good progress is being made on a R138 million Western Cape...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection and Collaboration Save Lives

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year South Africa’s theme, “No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone”, reminds us that...

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The final matric exams for the #ClassOf2025 begin tomorrow!

20 October 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The matric exams begin tomorrow, and we wish our...

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WCDHW reaffirms commitment to compassionate palliative care services

A provincial event held at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences on 17 October 2025 brought together...

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Minister Marais condemns Philippi East mass shooting

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has strongly condemned the brutal murder of seven men in Better...

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Honouring our heroes on National EMS Day

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals are often only visible in moments of crisis, flashing lights, urgent rescues and life-saving...

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Minister Sileku publishes notice of intent to extend extraordinary measures for another 30 days amid continued talks between taxi associations

Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku has published a notice of intent to extend the extraordinary measures to close mini-bus taxi...

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Minister Marais condemns attack on police and destruction of state resources in Khayelitsha.

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has strongly condemned the violent attack on members of the...

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Jobs and safety: essential pillars of sustained economic growth – Premier Winde engages with businesses and law enforcement community

The Western Cape’s fast-growing population demands a stronger economy with many more jobs. This was the focus of Premier Alan Winde’s...

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