News and Speeches
Minister Fernandez welcomes extension of 350 SRD Grant
12 February 2021The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during the State of the Nation Address (SONA), 11 February 2021, that the Special R350 COVID-19 SRD Grant will be extended for... Read More
Bitou appeal decision welcomed
12 February 2021The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape has welcomed the latest judgement by the Labour Appeal Court in a matter relating to Bitou Municipality. Read More
Minister Fritz to request IPID to investigate SAPS POPs deployment to SASSA
11 February 2021Minister Fritz to request IPID to investigate SAPS POPs deployment to SASSA Bellville office, use of water cannon Read More
Minister Madikizela visits Gugulethu families following tragic death of children
11 February 2021Minister Madikizela visits Gugulethu families following tragic death of four children I visited the families of the four children who tragically died after falling into a hole at the N2 Borcherds Quarry intersection at Nyanga on Monday. Read More
Strategic partnership between SATI and WCDoA to increase exports to China
10 February 2021Over the past two weeks, Western Cape table grapes producers have been harvesting table grapes. These are to be marketed under the South African Table Grape Industry’s (SATI's) China Market Development Campaign in March 2021. Read More
Karl Bremer Hospital uses technology to connect patients with loved ones
10 February 2021Hospital visitations are not allowed at present to limit the risk of possible COVID-19 transmission. However, understanding the importance of connecting patients with their loved ones, Karl Bremer Hospital has decided to use technology to bring... Read More
WC continues with preparations to rollout vaccine to healthcare workers
10 February 2021The AstraZeneca/Covishield COVID-19 vaccine rollout may have been put on hold, but our preparations have not. Read More
Public urged to confirm the registration status of treatment facilities
10 February 2021Ensuring that your loved ones are placed in a registered substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facility can make all the difference in getting their lives back on track. Read More
More residents benefit from Forest Village housing development
10 February 2021Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says, with 43 deserving and qualifying beneficiaries moving into their brand new homes in the Forest Village Housing Development in Eersteriver, on Thursday, 4 and Tuesday 9 February 2021,... Read More
Construction of emergency structures for Masiphumelele continues
10 February 2021The construction of the emergency structures for Masiphumelele residents who were affected during a devastating fire in December, where close to 1 100 informal homes were destroyed, is steadily continuing. Read More
Minister Madikizela heartbroken by death of children, calls for investigation
10 February 2021Minister Madikizela heartbroken by tragic death of four children, calls for urgent investigation I extend my sincere condolences to the families of four children who tragically died after falling into a hole at the N2 Borcherds Quarry intersection... Read More
Western Cape Government and PRASA help to create economic opportunities
9 February 2021The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) and PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) Western Cape are collaborating on an R10 million labour-intensive project Read More
Municipalities tackling Covid challenges
9 February 2021Municipalities in the Western Cape are working non-stop to address the backlogs in service delivery caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
WCLA resumes routine inspections after lifting of the alcohol ban
9 February 2021WCLA resumes routine inspections after lifting of the alcohol ban, attends to 362 complaints since 27 March Read More
Min extends deepest condolences after tragic accident involving four children
9 February 2021I wish to extend my deepest condolences to all the affected family and community members of the four young children who tragically lost their lives in a freak accident in Nyanga yesterday. The bodies of four young children were discovered between... Read More
Thank you, Khayelitsha, for playing your part in stopping the spread of Covid-19
8 February 2021“Thank you, Khayelitsha, for playing your part in stopping the spread of Covid-19” Read More
DSD urges ECDs to apply for Relief Fund
8 February 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is urging Early Childhood Development Centres in economic distress to apply for Government’s Early Childhood Development Employment Stimulus Relief Fund. Read More
Don't neglect your sexual health
8 February 2021February is dedicated to STI/Condom Month, and Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) is encouraging sexually active persons to educate themselves about using condoms and practising safe sex to help prevent sexua Read More
“We need to address SAPS’ backlog in processing DNA”
8 February 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes with grave concern the backlogs in processing of DNA by SAPS’ Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the pressure it places on policing service delivery, particularly in finalising rape cases. Read More
Dam levels update, Barrydale fire under control
8 February 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 62.2% (2020: 50.5%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 81.5% (2020: 68.4%). Read More
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