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The Western Cape Government welcomes additional Police officers for festive season operations

The Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the deployment of more than 400 newly...

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Historic Milestone: First black-owned wine cellar opens in South Africa

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, this week celebrated a landmark achievement in...

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Western Cape Government to launch Festive Season road safety readiness 2025

The Western Cape Government will launch its Festive Season road safety readiness campaign this weekend, ahead of the busy December travel...

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Disability Rights Awareness month with a spotlight on Go George

As South Africa marks Disability Rights Awareness Month (3 November – 3 December), the Western Cape Mobility Department is proud to...

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Logistics is the lifeblood of trade, and trade is the heartbeat of economic growth

Western Cape Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, recently addressed the South African Association of Freight...

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Minister Marais commends SAPS and LEAP for continued success in removing illegal firearms from our communities

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has commended the South African Police Service (SAPS), Law...

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Western Cape investigates suspected Foot-and-Mouth disease linked to cattle movement

On 1 November 2025, a farmer in the Free State reported suspected foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) lesions in cattle recently transported from...

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Western Cape Mobility Month wraps up with call for collective action to tackle congestion

The Western Cape Mobility Department concluded Mobility Month on Friday 31 October 2025, with a congestion dialogue held at the Waterfront...

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Premier’s Council on Skills: Future-proofing the Western Cape’s economic growth and skills ecosystem

With just under a week to go until the inaugural Western Cape Investment Summit (WCIS), the latest Premier's Council on Skills (PCS), held...

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Heavy vehicle and logistics operators are encouraged to apply for Smart Truck permits

The Western Cape Government has introduced its Performance-Based Standards (PBS) Policy, enabling eligible heavy vehicles to carry higher...

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