News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Economy and financial matters A Province you can Invest in Good morning, Members of the Provincial Executive, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Heads of Departments, Mayors, Academia, Leaders of the... Read more Media release The 22nd edition of Suidoosterfees celebrates art, hope, talent, and opportunity The Western Cape Government is proud to welcome the 22nd edition of the Suidoosterfees, taking place from 30 April to 4 May 2025 at the... Read more Built environment Good progress being made on Louis Fourie Road upgrade, Mossel Bay Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Government’s Department of Infrastructure (DOI)... Read more Media release Western Cape residents invited to comment on proposed motor vehicle licence fee increases The Western Cape Government is inviting residents to comment on the proposed increases to motor vehicle licence (MVL) fees, published in the... Read more Public safety Minister Marais welcomes conviction, sentencing of Aurora farm murder accused The Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Phindile... Read more Economy and financial matters Western Cape Government welcomes scrapping of VAT hike The Western Cape Government welcomes the official reversal of the VAT increases as gazetted by National Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana... Read more Economy and financial matters WCG welcomes scrapping of VAT hike Honourable Speaker, The Western Cape Government welcomes the scrapping of the VAT increase hike. It is not a neutral policy. It is... Read more Media release Western Cape Government calls for heightened road safety ahead of long weekend and school break As another long weekend approaches, followed by a week-long school break, the Western Cape Government is urging all road users to prioritise... Read more Transport and public roads Minister Simmers presents New Provincial Roads Delivery Model for Central Karoo District Municipality Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Western Cape Government Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis... Read more Built environment Minister Simmers engages with Cape Winelands District Municipality on New Provincial Roads Delivery Model Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Today, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers... Read more Media release Former Blitzboks coach Norman Mbiko remembered as a trailblazer for rugby and transformation Western Cape Government Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has paid tribute to the late Norman Mbiko, hailing him as... Read more Media release Easter Weekend road deaths decline in Western Cape, but safety plea continues The Western Cape Government is encouraged by the slight decline in road-related fatalities over the 2025 Easter weekend, but continues to... Read more Load More