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DCAS invites young people to apply for YearBeyond through the #SayYeBo recruitment campaign

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is inviting young people across the province to apply for opportunities...

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Western Cape road safety enforcement continues as holiday return traffic peaks

Between 29 December 2025 and 4 January 2026, Provincial Traffic Services made 88 arrests, of which 65 were for driving under the influence...

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Monday’s official Tweede Nuwe Jaar event set to showcase 20,000 performers

Cape Town is set to host the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar event on Monday with 20,000 performers marching along Somerset Road in a free street...

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Our emergency centres are under pressure, let’s work together to protect health and support staff

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is experiencing significant pressure across hospitals and emergency centres during the...

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A joyful start to 2026: WC public health facilities welcome 28 newborns on New Year’s Day

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is delighted to announce the arrival of 132 babies born in public health facilities...

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Western Cape urges road users to take responsibility as 34 lives are lost in one week

The Western Cape Mobility Department has recorded 27 crashes and 34 fatalities on the province’s roads during the period 22 to 28 December...

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Western Cape public health facilities welcomed 171 babies on Christmas Day

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to announce the birth of 171 babies at public health facilities throughout the...

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Festive Season road safety review: Alcohol and pedestrian safety remain key concerns in the Western Cape

During this period, 28 crashes were recorded across the province, resulting in the tragic loss of 30 lives. Alarmingly, 11 of those were...

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Western Cape health services prepared for festive season, but public to make safer choices

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW), together with emergency and rescue partners, today hosted a festive season...

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Department of Infrastructure secures EU funding to advance Digital Twin Asset Management initiative

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) has secured €97...

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