News and Speeches Archive
Premier Alan Winde and Minister Simmers visit Garden Route housing projects
30 April 2021Yesterday, Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers visited the Mountain View Integrated Residential Development Programme (IRDP) in Mosselbay, which is currently still under construction. Read More
75-year-old COVID-19 survivor shares vaccine excitement
29 April 2021COVID-19 has claimed many lives over the past year and the rollout of vaccination campaigns across the world has brought much-needed hope to many people, particularly the elderly who have been hospitalised due to the virus. Read More
Minister Marais to launch WC Netball Championship in Langebaan
29 April 2021Tomorrow, 30 April 2021, Minister Anroux Marais will officially launch the 2021 Western Cape Netball Championship, hosted by the West Coast Netball Union, in Langebaan, Saldanha Bay Municipality from 30 April until 2 May 20 Read More
Stay safe in the workplace
28 April 2021The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. Read More
Premier Winde launches a multi-sectoral emergency response plan to reduce TB
28 April 2021I am pleased today to launch the Western Cape Government’s multi-sectoral emergency response plan to reduce the spread of Tuberculosis (TB) in the Western Cape. Read More
Parents with children who struggle with drug-addiction urged to seek assistance
28 April 2021The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, calls on parents dealing with issues relating to substance abuse within the home, to seek assistance from her Department. Read More
Minister Marais mourns the passing of Nadia Goetham
28 April 2021The Western Cape publishing community has been shocked and saddened at the loss of Nadia Goetham, who passed away over the weekend. Read More
Sisonke Vaccination Programme resuming with changes to consent
27 April 2021The Johnson and Johnson Sisonke Programme to vaccinate healthcare workers as part of the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, will resume on 28 April 2021. Read More
Vaccines bring us closer and save lives
26 April 2021While residents of the Western Cape eagerly look forward to receiving the COVID-19 vaccines, it is vitally important that they find ways to continue supporting routine immunisation programmes in their communities. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz shocked and appalled: GBV continues, unabated
26 April 2021On 25 April 2021 Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, expressed his concern once again at the unacceptable proliferation of gender-based violence. Read More
Minister Marais congratulates 'My Octopus Teacher' on Oscar win
26 April 2021With great excitement, Minister Anroux Marais congratulates Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed and Craig Foster for bringing home the Oscar for the Best Documentary at the 93rd Academy Awards held in Los Angeles last night. Read More
Wildfire in Oudtshoorn area, provincial dam level update
26 April 2021A wildfire is currently active in the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipal area, near the Raubenheimer dam. The wildfire was reported at around 13h25 yesterday. Read More
Parents urged to get children immunised to prevent severe disease
26 April 2021As the world marks Immunisation Week, parents and guardians are being urged to ensure that their littles ones are immunised. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes Update on NFSL
26 April 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the update issued by the South African Police Service on the DNA processing backlog. Read More
Matzikama ordered to comply with investigation
23 April 2021The Western Cape High Court has ordered the Matzikama Local Municipality to comply with an ongoing investigation into maladministration, fraud and corruption at the municipality. Read More
Caledon Hospital fire extinguished swiftly
23 April 2021At 22:00 on 22 April 2021, a fire broke at Caledon Provincial Hospital affecting one of the wards in the hospital. Overberg Fire Rescue was activated and Caledon Fire Station as well as Grabouw Fire station backed up by Bredasdorp Fire station... Read More
Employment opportunities for Social Work Graduates remains a priority
23 April 2021The Western Cape is leading the way in employing and developing graduate social workers. The provincial Department of Social Development has budgeted R20.91 million towards funding a maximum of 143 social work graduates. Read More
More than 5 000 social housing opportunities on the horizon
23 April 2021Ensuring that affordable housing opportunities are created throughout the Western Cape is a primary priority for the Western Cape Government (WCG). Read More
Youth Inspired Food Garden makes a difference in Elsies River
23 April 2021Yesterday, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Trinity Youth Garden based at Trinity Place in Elsies River. Read More
R12.9m boost for 145 affiliated sport federations across the province
23 April 2021Yesterday, 22 April 2021, Minister Anroux Marais visited Caledon as part of the final leg of six ceremonial cheque handovers in which a total of approximately R12.9 million in support was provided to 145 affiliated sport Read More
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