News and Speeches Archive
Investigation into the Learner Transport Scheme (LTS) in Beaufort West finalised
7 February 2020Every school day the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) transports over 61 000 learners on 567 LTS routes across the province. The LTS policy provides for the transportation of learners living more than 5km from their nearest school. The... Read More
Community Policing Forum AGMs to get the green light
7 February 2020Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, met with the Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Yolisa Matakata, and the Chair of CPF Board, Francina Lucas, to discuss the continuation of the Community Policing Forum (C Read More
Load shedding support available for businesses in the Western Cape
6 February 2020We recognise that load shedding has a major impact to the bottom line of businesses, affects the economy negatively and possibly results in job losses. That is why we are doing everything we can to build energy resilience in the Western Cape and... Read More
Velddrif housing concerns being addressed
6 February 2020The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements continues to investigate various housing concerns raised by community members in Noordhoek, Velddrif. Read More
Establishing of an Anti-Dog Fighting Task-Team
6 February 2020Minister Fritz Works with Animal Welfare Organisations to Establish Anti-Dogfighting task team Read More
Minister Fernandez visits a registered ECD facility
6 February 2020As part of the Department of Social Development (DSD) registration drive, Minister Fernandez v Read More
Minister Maynier visits I-CAN Elsies River Centre
5 February 2020[The Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, visited the I-CAN Elsies River Centre to showcase the work being done at the I-CAN centre and get a first-hand understanding of the digital skills courses & training... Read More
Minister Simmers reaffirms commitment for greater Hermanus housing development
5 February 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, met with the Overstrand Municipality, where he once again reiterated the Provincial Department of Human Settlements’ (DoHS) commitment for the Greater Hermanus Housing Development. Read More
Focus on vulnerable road users
5 February 2020The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) protects vulnerable road users (cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians, especially children and senior citizens) in a number of ways. Read More
The Importance of Reading in Child Development
5 February 2020Today is World Read Aloud Day. Already in its 11th year of celebration in over 173 countries, it calls attention to reading aloud and sharing stories as a cornerstone for child development, as well as an opportunity to teach children the joy of... Read More
Media alert: Minister Schäfer to visit De Rust Futura Academie
5 February 2020Tomorrow, Thursday 6 February 2020, at 10h00, the Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, will visit De Rust Futura Academie in Grabouw to inspect the school’s recently donated facilities and engage with school staff regarding their... Read More
Western Cape schools once again show increase in learner numbers
4 February 2020I have received the results of the WCED’s SNAP survey, completed by schools and districts annually on the 10th day of the school year to assist the Department with the allocation of further resources for the year. Read More
Western Cape electricity update – 4 February
4 February 2020The national power grid remains constrained with stage 2 load shedding projected to remain in place until Thursday at 6am. Read More
Improvements in paediatric TB treatment at Tygerberg Hospital
4 February 2020The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) is appreciative of the new tuberculosis (TB) equipment which was donated to the Tygerberg Hospital by the Rotary Club of Blouberg recently. Read More
Breede valley and Paarl housing development projects on track
4 February 2020Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, says he is pleased with the steady progress that the housing development projects in Transhex, Breede Valley and Del Josafat and Vlakkeland, Paarl, are making. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital celebrates World Cancer Day
4 February 2020The Western Cape Government (WCGH) is committed to saving lives of preventable deaths by raising awareness and education about the global impact of cancer. Read More
Red Cross Children’s Hospital celebrates World Cancer Day
4 February 2020The Western Cape Government (WCGH) is committed to decreasing preventable deaths by raising awareness and education about the global impact of cancer. Read More
Free start-up investor course launched to boost digital economy growth
3 February 2020The vibrant start-up scene in the Western Cape offers exciting opportunities for those who understand the risks and rewards of early-stage investing. Read More
Collaboration needed to address Violence Against Women and Children
3 February 2020On Friday, 31 January 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez led a stakeholder engagement with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other key role-players namely, the National Department of Justice, the... Read More
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