News and Speeches
New science labs for 9 Western Cape schools
19 September 2023This morning we opened the new science laboratory at Fairmount High School in Grassy Park, in partnership with Advancing Knowledge NPC and the Archway Foundation. Read More
Khayelitsha youth take on the issue of food insecurity
19 September 2023“Hunger and household food insecurity is real. I am therefore excited that the youth are taking on the issue of food security in our communities, as well as creating economic opportunities for themselves”, said the Western Cape Minister of... Read More
Last call for citizens to access housing services during Public Service Month
19 September 2023Marking the end of Public Service Month, Western Cape residents are urged to take advantage of the extended housing services offered by the Department of Infrastructure this Saturday, 23 September from 9am to 1pm at 27 Wale Street, Cape Town CBD. Read More
Premier impressed with innovation showcased at Nampo Cape 2023
18 September 2023Media Release: Premier impressed with innovation, showcased at Nampo Cape 2023, that is growing the Western Cape’s agricultural sector Read More
Minister Mbombo celebrates our unsung heroes at Medicines Information Centre
16 September 2023Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, visited the Medicines Information Centre (MIC) at Groote Schuur Hospital to showcase the important work being done to ensure pharmacovigilance in the Western Cape. Read More
Government to host the 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week
15 September 2023Government to host the 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week: 18 to 22 September 2023 Read More
LEAP officers confiscate 16 firearms during September
14 September 2023The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers are continuing to make inroads into removing illegal firearms from communities. Between 31 July and 3 September, LEAP officers confiscated 16 firearms. Read More
Sponsored devices at Tygerberg Hospital improve the heart functions of patients
14 September 2023Two patients show good signs of recovery after undergoing cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) at Tygerberg Hospital a few months ago. The procedure involves implanting a special pacemaker (a small, battery-powered device) in these patients to... Read More
Premier thanks WC Government family for their hard work
14 September 2023Media Release: Premier thanks Western Cape Government family after provincial government recognised as top employer in SA Read More
Karl Bremer Hospital needs your help to find families of patients
14 September 2023Karl Bremer Hospital requires the assistance of anyone who can help us with the contact details of any relatives of patients who were admitted to the facility. Read More
Deadline for NPO funding proposals extended
14 September 2023The deadline for NPOs to apply for funding for social welfare and community development services in the province, has been extended by two weeks. Read More
Installation of Solar panel geysers for beneficiaries living with disabilities
13 September 2023In his 2023/24 Budget Vote, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, allocated R24 million towards addressing the current energy crisis. A total of R24 million was earmarked for the installation of 976 solar geysers across various... Read More
WC grows air access to 10 new African cities since 2015
13 September 2023The Western Cape Government (WCG) is determined to further unlock and enable the enormous potential of the tourism and hospitality sector in the Western Cape to grow the economy, because more tourism means more jobs. Read More
Postbank Mess: Minister Zulu late to the party
13 September 2023PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO MINISTER SHARNA FERNANDEZ: It seems national government is finally waking up to the desperate need to provide feedback to the millions of SASSA grant beneficiaries dependent on these grants. But it is way too little... Read More
Handover of specialised BMWs to enhance WC Provincial Traffic
12 September 2023Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Safety boost for WC, Minister Mackenzie hands over specialised BMWs to Provincial Traffic Read More
HPV vaccination campaign kicks off at Western Cape public and special schools
12 September 2023Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness officials will be visiting public and special schools in September and October 2023 to administer human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign and return the... Read More
Safety boost for WC, Minister Mackenzie hands over specialised BMWs
12 September 2023Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More
Premier Winde visits “heart” of Western Cape Government
12 September 2023Media Release: Premier Winde visits “heart” of Western Cape Government Read More
Housing Beneficiaries urged to get free Wills drafted during Wills Week
11 September 2023National Wills Week is traditionally held every year in September, where participating attorneys offer basic Will drafting services for free. Read More
Agriculture's Q2 2023 GDP Performance is great news for the Western Cape
11 September 2023According to Statistics South Africa’s (StatsSA) recently announced GDP figures South Africa’s economic performance in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 0.6% and was driven by growth in nine of the ten industries. Nationally, agriculture (incl. Read More
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