News and Speeches
Municipalities to receive free Rental Housing Tribunal service
25 January 2024Rental Housing Tribunal’s free service to the public will soon be made available to municipalities across the Western Cape Read More
Decrease in number of schools affected by burglary and vandalism
24 January 2024Despite our department providing holiday security to 486 schools over the December holidays, we recorded 26 incidents of burglary and vandalism at 24 schools over the holiday period. Read More
14 Arrested by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 Rural Safety Units
24 January 202414 Arrested by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 Rural Safety Units in one week. Read More
More than 120 000 patients seen in the Western Cape during the Festive Season
24 January 2024More than 120 000 patients seen in provincial emergency centres during the Festive Season Read More
IPID register just under 200 alleged SAPS contravention cases in 2nd Quarter
22 January 2024The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report for the 2nd quarter of the 2023/24 financial year shows that in the Western Cape, between July 2023 to September 2023, 196 cases were registered with the entity for investigation. Read More
Record-breaking 400 000+ visitors to Western Cape attractions in December
21 January 2024“Across the Western Cape, and especially in Cape Town, our expectations of a record-breaking summer season have been realised. Read More
Western Cape continues to close the education inequality gap
19 January 2024This morning I visited COSAT (Centre of Science and Technology) in Khayelitsha to celebrate with learners as they received their individual matric results. Read More
Make sure your child is ready to learn and be healthy this year
19 January 2024As many children start the new school term, parents and caregivers are encouraged to continue giving them the support they need to be healthy and thrive this year. Schools offer a unique opportunity to implement effective health services at scale... Read More
Outcomes of first Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting of 2024
19 January 2024Media Release: Outcomes of first Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting of 2024 Today, 19 January, Premier Alan Winde chaired the first meeting for 2024 of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Read More
Western Cape #ClassOf2023 overcomes challenges to deliver great results
18 January 2024The Western Cape #ClassOf2023 has increased the matric pass rate again to 81.54%, despite facing an exceptionally challenging year, and we now have over 50 000 successful candidates! Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Maynier welcome learners and teachers back to school
17 January 2024This morning, Premier Alan Winde joined me for a visit to Westcott Primary School to welcome learners and staff back to school for the 2024 school year. Read More
December sees LEAP Officers arresting more than 1100 suspects
17 January 2024The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers ensured greater visibility in various hotspot areas where they are deployed. Between 4 and 31 December 2023, the officers arrested 1 103 individuals for various crimes, while confiscating 15... Read More
More than 230 young men embark on their empowering Chrysalis journey
16 January 2024Statement by the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen Read More
2024 The wrong start for SASSA
12 January 2024Please attribute the below to Minister Sharna Fernandez We are barely two weeks into 2024 and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is already making headlines in the worst way for once again letting down our most vulnerable citizens. Read More
Irresponsible road user behaviour on Franschhoek Pass
12 January 2024Irresponsible road user behaviour could lead to the full closure of Franschhoek Pass during repair period Read More
Premier thanks disaster management, law enforcement and tourism sector
11 January 2024Media Release: Premier thanks all disaster management, law enforcement, and tourism sector role players for their incredible hard work over the festive season Read More
We are fighting to place learners despite massive budget cut
11 January 2024We are doing everything we can to build new schools at a faster rate than ever before through our Rapid School Build programme, despite a massive R716.4 million blow to our education budget in the Western Cape. Read More
Reminder: Franschhoek Pass: Daily closures for construction
10 January 2024Media release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers The Franschhoek Pass which connects Franschhoek and the towns of Grabouw and Villiersdorp will be closed between 8 am and 5 pm on weekdays for construction purposes. Read More
Media release by Minister Anroux Marais: Work experience opportunities for youth
10 January 2024The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Youth and After School Programme Office, is calling for unemployed youth, aged 18-25, to apply to be part of the YearBeyond youth service programme for 2024. Read More
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