News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Environment Western Cape Government Outlines Preparedness for Risks Related to El Niño-Southern Oscillation and Upcoming Summer Season “The Western Cape has learned difficult lessons over the past several months and years; we must all always be prepared for the pressures of... Read more Media release Western Cape Mobility Department takes action against public transport violence The Western Cape Mobility Department, together with the City of Cape Town and law enforcement agencies, is taking action to restore safety... Read more News Minister condemns ongoing attacks on DSD staff The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Wendy Kaizer-Philander, strongly condemns the latest attempted hijacking of a DSD staff... Read more News DSD investigates suspected abuse of West Coast baby The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Wendy Kaizer-Philander, can confirm that social workers are conducting a child protection... Read more Health and Wellness Western Cape delivers 400 000 chronic medicine parcels a month, freeing up clinics for patient care The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness’ Chronic Dispensing Unit (CDU) packs approximately 2 million individual medicine items... Read more Media release Matric trial exams: A valuable learning opportunity Statement by Minister Jaco Londt, Minister of Education Western Cape The matric trial examinations officially begin this week, and I would... Read more News Western Cape strengthens Bergrivier’s Hazmat response capacity The Western Cape Government, through the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) and its key partners, has strengthened Bergrivier... Read more Health and Wellness What young people told us. What we’re doing about it, together As part of ongoing support for young people in the province, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) on Friday, 7 August... Read more Media release Western Cape freight operators invited to take advantage of free RTMS digital toolkit pilot Freight operators in the Western Cape are being invited to take advantage of a fully funded Road Transport Management System (RTMS) digital... Read more News Minister Marais condemns killing of former Knysna Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has strongly condemned the killing of ANC ward councillor... Read more Built environment Landside carriageway closure between Via Appie and Vyfbrakkefontein on Louis Fourie Road Date: 24 August 2026 Closure: Landside (northbound) carriageway between Via Appie and Vyfbrakkefontein Road (Langeberg Mall) A road sign... Read more News Western Cape strengthens hazardous materials response capacity in Cape Winelands The Western Cape Government today handed over specialised hazardous materials (Hazmat) equipment to the Cape Winelands District Municipality... Read more Load More
