News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Media release The Western Cape Government mourns the loss of Cornal Hendricks The Western Cape Government mourns the sudden passing of Cornal Hendricks, former Springbok and Bulls rugby player, who died on 14 May 2025... Read more Economy and financial matters Western Cape Government launches Constitutional Court challenge on Public Procurement Act The Western Cape Government (WCG) has launched an application in the Constitutional Court seeking an order declaring the Public Procurement... Read more Built environment Good progress being made on Maalgate Bridge Project, George Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Good progress is being made on the Maalgate Bridge Project outside... Read more Media release Don’t wait! Late online applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 close on 16 May 2025 14 May 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department The on-time admissions... Read more News Western Cape’s unemployment rate remains stable for another quarter, still the lowest in South Africa The Western Cape Government is encouraged by the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) data, which shows that the province still has... Read more Media release #ConnectingCommunities: comment invited on the future of mobility in the Western Cape The Western Cape Government invites residents and transport stakeholders to comment on the draft Western Cape Provincial Land Transport... Read more Media release Walk and cycle safely: Western Cape supports UN Global Road Safety Week The Western Cape Government is committed to supporting the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week, which runs from 12-18 May 2025. This year's theme... Read more Media release May/June National Senior Certificate exams start tomorrow! 11 May 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department The 2025 June National... Read more Built environment Minister Simmers gives update on district municipalities’ Roads Financial Assessment Report Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers On Tuesday, 22 April 2025, the Western Cape Minister of... Read more Media release The Western Cape Government welcomes return to operation of driving licence card printing The Western Cape Government (WCG) welcomes the news that the national driving licence card printing machine is finally back online. This... Read more Health and Wellness Living well with Lupus: Dr shares her personal story with advice for families May marks Lupus Awareness Month in South Africa and on 10 May, World Lupus Day, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness joins the... Read more Health and Wellness Winter Safely - Get your flu vax in time for Winter season Winter is upon us, and with more time spent indoors, we are more susceptible to seasonal illnesses and viruses such as the influenza virus... Read more Load More
