News and Speeches
Premier Helen Zille Announces her Cabinet
6 May 2009Western Cape Premier Helen Zille will tomorrow, 8 May 2009, announce her Cabinet at a press conference. The announcement will be followed by the swearing in of the cabinet by a Constitutional Court Judge, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, and press... Read More
Acceptance Speech by Newly Elected Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille
5 May 2009SpeakerHonourable membersJustice Dennis DavisFamily, friends and colleaguesWith humility, I accept the office of Premier entrusted to me by the honourable members of this house, on the mandate of the electorate. Read More
New Western Cape Premier to Host Press Conference
4 May 2009The new Premier of the Western Cape will tomorrow, Wednesday 6 May 2009, be sworn in by the Acting Judge President of the Western Cape High Court, Honourable Justice Janet Traverso, who will also preside over the election of the Speaker and Deputy... Read More
Farmworkers Will Showcase their Talents at Sport Day
30 April 2009The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will be hosting the second Farmworkers' Sport Day on Saturday the 2nd of May in Oudtshoorn at Bridgeton and Bongolethu Sport Grounds. Read More
Iraqi Ambassador praises SA pupils for adopting Iraqi team
29 April 2009School children delighted the Iraqi Ambassador to South Africa, Rasheed Alawsy by leading the singing the Iraqi National Anthem followed by the South African Anthem at the start of a visit to the Western Cape Sports School, Cape Town Read More
Iraqi Embassy to visit Sports School as part of My 2010 School Adventure campaign
16 April 2009The Departments of Education, Sport and Recreation, the Embassy of Iraq and the 2010 FIFA World Cup? Organising Committee South Africa (OC) would like to invite members of the media to join them as they visit Western Cape Sports School, to be held... Read More
MEC Strachan clarifies Liquor Act
6 April 2009Following media reports about problems regarding the implementation of the Western Cape Liquor Act, and a meeting with senior management of the SAPS, Provincial MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Garth Strachan, said: Read More
Property Management Corruption: Investigative Task Team Appointed
5 April 2009"The Western Cape Provincial Government has amply demonstrated its commitment to good governance and integrity, and will investigate allegations of corruption in provincial property management without fear or favour. Read More
Huge Water Savings Possible with New Schools Water Project
31 March 2009Promising results were realised at three Karoo schools with hostels after the provincial government installed water efficiency fittings to assist with saving this precious resource. The results after a year revealed water savings of about 15 - 35%... Read More
Western Cape Government and Microsoft Launch 'e-Googlethu'
26 March 2009The Western Cape Government and Microsoft will this weekend launch 'e-Googlethu' Cape Access Centre, the nineteenth of its kind, empowering the community of Gugulethu with direct and free access to computers and the internet. Read More
Second Annual isiXhosa Festival to be Held in March 2009
25 March 2009Sithetha isiXhosa samaXhosa emaXhoseni!! The last weekend of the month will mark the celebration of isiXhosa language at KwaLanga, Western Cape's first Xhosa speaking township. Read More
Western Cape Provincial Parliament Public Participation Conference
25 March 2009The Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) will be hosting its Public Participation Strategy Conference at 9.00 am on Friday, the 27th of March 2009 at the Provincial Parliament: 7 Wale Street, Cape Town. Read More
Minister Uys Releases Results of Energy Audit on Provincial Government Buildings
19 March 2009All citizens should now more than ever make renewed and concerted efforts on a daily basis to save energy. This appeal comes from the Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Pierre Uys. Read More
'Creatives at Work' Arts Conference Begins
10 March 2009The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in partnership with the British Council and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in the Western Cape are currently hosting an Arts Conference from 9-13 March 2009 at the Cape Town Lodge. Read More
Emergency Measures to Help Fire Victims in Joe Slovo Informal Settlement
10 March 2009MEC Zodwa Magwaza (Social Development) and MEC Pierre Uys (Local Government) visit Joe Slovo informal settlement following a fire that left more than 2000 people homeless. Read More
Art Conference Will Empower Young Artists
5 March 2009The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in partnership with the British Council and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in the Western Cape will be hosting an Arts Conference from 9-13 March 2009 at Artscape, Cape Town. Read More
Library Week 2009 to be launched at Cloetesville Public Library
4 March 2009The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will on Friday, 06 March 2009 host the launch of the annual Library Week. The launch will be held at the Cloetesville Public Library in Stellenbosch. Read More
Announcement of Provincial Sport Summit to be held in February 2009
24 February 2009The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will be hosting the Provincial Sport Summit on Friday 27 February and 28 February 2009 at the Sport School in Kuilsriver. Read More
Budget Essay Winners Announced
23 February 2009Business and political leaders have a responsibility to safeguard the future of the Province and contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of all its citizens. Read More
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