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Minister Sileku welcomes National integration of modes of transport

30 August 2024

Western Cape Provincial Minister for Mobility, Isaac Sileku welcomes and supports the decision of President Cyril Ramaphosa to give national ministers the shareholder responsibilities for several state-owned enterprises.  Read More

Boost for sport development: WCG partners with Northlink College

30 August 2024

Today, 30 August 2024, the Western Cape Government (WCG) signed a Partnership Agreement with Northlink College, enabling students at the TVET College to do practical course work in WCG school sport and recreation programmes.   Read More

Premier & Minister deeply concerned over latest crime statistics

30 August 2024

The Western Cape Government (WCG) notes with deep concern the crime statistics for the fourth quarter of the 2023/24 financial year and the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, which were released earlier today by the Minister of Police Senzo Read More

Reminder about the closing date for NPO funding proposals

30 August 2024

The Western Cape Department of Social Development would like to remind NPOs and organisations to submit funding proposals for residential, independent and assisted living facilities for older persons, and residential facilities and protective... Read More

Mobility Minister meets Garden Route Municipalities and Stakeholders

30 August 2024

Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, and senior managers of the Department visited Plettenberg Bay, George, Knysna, Sedgefield and Mossel Bay, in the Garden Route on Monday and Tuesday, 26 and 27 August 2024. Read More

Premier and Minister welcome policing Memorandum of Understanding

29 August 2024

Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais welcomed the intended signing of the policing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Western Cape Government (WCG), national government, and... Read More

Minister Simmers hands over the first batch of houses in Railton

28 August 2024

Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, hands over the first batch of houses in Swellendam’s Railton Read More

Minister Marais welcomes progress on Murraysburg murder case

28 August 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the progress made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the robbery, arson and murder case in which two people died in the Karoo town of Murraysburg... Read More

Premier & Minister welcome policing Memorandum of Understanding

28 August 2024

Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais welcomed the intended signing of the policing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Western Cape Government (WCG), national government, and... Read More

We will fight for our teachers

28 August 2024

Yesterday, our Head of Department, Brent Walters, wrote to schools to inform them that, due to severe budget cuts, we will not be able to maintain the current number of educator posts in the Western Cape. Read More

Celebrating empowerment: Western Cape Women Entrepreneur Awards 2024

27 August 2024

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture proudly hosted the 2024 Women Entrepreneur Awards (WEA) on August 13th at the Stellenbosch Town Hall. Read More

Minister addresses French and German business chambers

27 August 2024

On 26 August 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, addressed the German and French Chambers’s joint business networking event in Cape Town. Read More

Child Safety Month: Children need your help to prevent burn injuries

27 August 2024

In August, Child Safety Month, the Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness and its partners appeal to adults to take precautions to reduce the risk of burn injuries. Read More

Progress on Malmesbury Bypass Project

26 August 2024

Progress on Malmesbury Bypass Project Continues with Site Visit from Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister Tertuis Simmers Read More

Celebrating excellence in healthcare: Dr Anita Parbhoo proudly honoured

26 August 2024

  Celebrating excellence in healthcare: Dr Anita Parbhoo proudly honoured with Jakes Gerwel Award Read More

Overstrand municipality takes a stand against human trafficking

26 August 2024

On 26 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, joined Overstrand Municipality Mayor Annelie Rabie and NGO A21 at a trafficking in persons awareness event in Hermanus. Read More

Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting

25 August 2024

On Wednesday, 21 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Read More

Celebrating teaching excellence with the winners of the WC PTA

25 August 2024

Last night, I had the pleasure of hosting the Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards for 2024, now in their 24th year. These awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible work that teachers in our public schools do every day. Read More

Update on MR310 flood damage repairs

24 August 2024

Provincial Minister Simmers Visits Citrusdal to provide update on MR310 flood damage repairs Read More

A second chance at life: Organ donation transforms lives in the Western Cape

23 August 2024

Organ donation is the process of giving an organ or a part of an organ to someone who needs it to survive or improve the quality of their life. Organ donation and transplantation is more than just a medical procedure; it’s a remarkable gift of life. Read More

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