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Reopening date of Bainskloof Pass announced

MR 201 (Bainskloof Pass section) sustained significant flood damage and had to be fully closed Thanks to the hard work by the Department of...

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Seasonal School strengthens councillors' leadership across the Western Cape to improve economic growth and service delivery

The Western Cape Department of Local Government (DLG), in partnership with Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF...

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Good progress is being made at the McGregor Bridge

McGregor Bridge reinstatement update The final inspection will enable us to confirm the official reopening date for the McGregor Bridge. Our...

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R324 Cango Caves Roads Update

C1321.02 emergency flood damage repairs to TR75/2 near KM 24 (R324 Cango Caves Roads) As of late Friday, 3 July 2026; the rockfall debris...

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Western Cape DSD and SASSA discuss strengthening cooperation

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) met yesterday with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in the Western...

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All efforts must focus on fixing performance at the Port of Cape Town ahead of the 2025/26 export season

Media Release by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Western Cape Minister of Agriculture...

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DSD urges residents to use registered substance abuse treatment services

As we commemorate International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, we appeal to residents to make...

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Thusong Outreach Programme brings SMME Business Exhibition to Murraysburg, Beaufort West Municipal Area

On 23 June 2026, the Department of Local Government (DLG), through its Thusong and Community Development Worker Programmes, hosted a Small...

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