News and Speeches
Quarterly crime statistics: MEC Fritz says more must be done to reduce crime
22 February 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is deeply concerned that murders in the Western Cape have increased by 11.2% compared to the previous quarter for the period of October to December 2020. Read More
Western Cape matrics achieve despite challenges of Covid-19
22 February 2021This afternoon, Minister Angie Motshekga announced the results of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations for 2020. I congratulate all learners who achieved their matric under difficult circumstances and amid great uncertainty. Read More
‘Vaccines save lives’ says Groote Schuur Hospital’s first vaccine recipient
21 February 2021Prof. Ivan Joubert, Head of the Critical Care Unit at Groote Schuur Hospital, became the first frontline healthcare worker at the hospital to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. His vaccine was administered by the hospital’s Head of... Read More
Media alert: Matric results 2020
21 February 2021Please note the following in preparation for the release of the 2020 NSC results. Monday 22 February 2021: Read More
“I vaccinated the president” – Sr Milanie Bennett
19 February 2021When Sr Milanie Bennett from Khayelitsha District Hospital completed her vaccinator training, she did not know that she will make history by administering the first COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa. Read More
Meyer calls on National Government to stop the state capture of Colenso Farm
18 February 2021My recent visit to the farmer, Ivan Cloete, highlights the National Government’s mismanagement of land reform in South Africa. Read More
Historic agreement to accelerate housing development in the Garden Route
18 February 2021On Friday 19 February 2021 Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers, and Executive Mayor, Ald. Read More
State of the Province Address (SOPA) Debate Speech
18 February 2021Speech by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works 18 February 2021 Read More
Minister calls on National DSD to extend ECD Employment Stimulus Relief Fund
18 February 2021I have written to the National Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, urging her Department to extend the closing date for the applications for Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres and programmes that wish to apply for the Early... Read More
MEC Fritz thanks Lt Gen Mokgabudi; Welcomes Act.Provincial Commissioner Patekile
18 February 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that Lieutenant General Yolisa Mogkabudi (née Matakata), will be stepping down from her role as the Western Cape’s Provincial Commissioner. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz: SOPA Debate Speech
18 February 2021Honourable Speaker, Honourable Premier and Cabinet Colleagues, Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Community of Genadendal, Special Guests, NGOs and community leaders, Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital healthcare worker says vaccines have given her hope
18 February 2021Melody Camelo was one of 40 frontline healthcare workers at Groote Schuur Hospital to have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on 17 February 2021. Read More
Nurse delivers baby after getting first vaccine shot in SA
18 February 2021Shortly after becoming the first South African to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, nurse Zoliswa Gidi-Dyosi delivered a healthy baby boy, weighing 5 Read More
Speech by Minister Meyer during debate on the SOPA Address by Premier Winde
18 February 2021SPEECH DELIVERED BY MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, DR IVAN MEYER, DURING DEBATE ON THE STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS BY ALAN WINDE, PREMIER OF THE WESTERN CAPE. Read More
State of the Province Address 2021
17 February 2021“The Western Cape will lead from the front to deliver jobs, safety and dignity” Honourable Speaker, Honourable members of the Provincial Cabinet, The Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Honourable members of provincial parliament, Read More
Western Cape leading from the front to deliver jobs, safety and dignity
17 February 2021This morning, I delivered my State of the Province Address in the historic town of Genadendal, outlining how the Western Cape is leading from the front to deliver jobs, safety and dignity to the people of this province. Read More
New N2 Somerset West pedestrian bridge to save lives
16 February 2021Road safety is one of my four strategic focus areas for prioritisation and implementation during my term of office. Read More
Media advisory: Minister Schäfer meets with Ayakha Melithafa
16 February 2021This morning, Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, met with Ayakha Melithafa following the Matrics in Antarctica trip. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes LEAP arrests of armed robbers in Hanover Park
16 February 2021Minister Fritz welcomes LEAP arrests of armed robbers in Hanover Park & successful recovery of stolen goods Read More
Health students brave COVID-19 vaccine fears to save lives
16 February 2021The pandemic has shaken up our lives and careers. For many health sciences and medical students, it meant joining the frontline to fight the virus as volunteers. Now, students working in health facilities take on a new challenge: getting their... Read More
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