News and Speeches
Keeping children safe should be main priority during the holidays
13 December 2023Schools are closing today and the holiday season has begun for many families. While this is a joyful period, there are many risks to be aware of, especially for parents and caregivers. Read More
Western Cape schools are full
13 December 2023As of 11 December 2023, we have allocated places for 120 778, or 99.43%, of the learners for whom applications were received for Grade 1 and 8 for the 2024 school year. Read More
Minister Marais congratulates triumphant Western Cape Summer Games team
13 December 2023Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has congratulated the Western Cape team for retaining the trophy and ending in first place at the South African National Schools Summer Games Championship, which was held in... Read More
16 days are over, now the real work begins
11 December 2023The 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign has come to an end, but now the real work begins and must continue every day. Read More
Clarence Drive reopening for one-way traffic
11 December 2023Clarence Drive is set to reopen today, 11 December 2023. While the road will be opened as soon as it is safe, road users are urged to plan and delay trips till late afternoon to allow teams to fully vacate the site. Read More
Minister Mbombo unveils Department’s festive season readiness plans
11 December 2023On the 11th of December, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, together with senior officials of the department, unveiled the province’s festive season readiness plans at Hermanus Provincial Hospital. Read More
WCG adjustments budget votes offer hope despite fiscal mess
10 December 2023Media Release: WCG adjustments budget votes offer hope despite national government’s fiscal mess Read More
Minister Meyer meets with the Fruit Industry regarding the Port of Cape Town
9 December 2023On 6 December 2023, Western Cape Agricultural Minister, Ivan Meyer, met with key stakeholders within the agricultural sector regarding the grave and deeply concerning situation at the Port of Cape Town (PoCT). Read More
Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting
8 December 2023Media Release: Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet on Wednesday, 6 December 2023. Read More
Dignity, growth, and opportunity through Ebenezer housing project
7 December 2023On 29 November 2023, the Department of Infrastructure handed over 10 new Breaking New Ground (BNG) houses at the Ebenezer project site in New Horizons, Plettenberg Bay. Read More
GSH kidney transplant recipient gets generous birthday gift to prolong her life
7 December 2023Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) kidney transplant recipient receives generous birthday gift to prolong her life Read More
Executive summary of Premier's Adjustments Budget vote speech
7 December 2023Media Release: Executive summary of the inputs of Premier Alan Winde on the occasion of the Department of the Premier’s 2023/24 Adjustments Budget Vote debate Read More
WCG urges President Ramaphosa to refer NHI Bill back to National Assembly
7 December 2023The Western Cape Government (WCG) urges President Ramaphosa to refer the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill back to National Assembly for reconsideration Read More
Help us protect young children against diarrhoea and pneumonia in the WC
6 December 2023Help us protect young children against diarrhoea and pneumonia in the Western Cape (WC) Read More
Another crop of students graduate from Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute
5 December 2023On Saturday, 2 December 2023, one hundred and eighty-seven (187) students graduated with qualifications ranging from Certificates and Diplomas in Agriculture to Baccalaureus in Agriculture from the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) in... Read More
WCG shows its support for GBV survivors
5 December 2023Scores of people across the Western Cape formed human chains as a show of support for victims and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) on 05 December 2023 as part of the 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Cam Read More
The Poisons Information Helpline provides tips to prevent paediatric poisonings
5 December 2023The Poisons Information Helpline provides tips to prevent paediatric poisonings this festive season As the festive season approaches, there are several poisoning dangers to be aware of, particularly with regards to children. Read More
Let us continue protecting the rights of Persons with Disabilities
4 December 2023Disability Rights Awareness Month – which is observed between 03 November and 03 December – may be coming to an end, but we should continue recognizing that the rights of persons with disabilities are human rights. Read More
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