News and Speeches
Vaccination gives every child the chance at a healthy life
25 April 2023Too many children in the Western Cape are being left without protection against measles and other preventable diseases. As a result, the risk of large outbreaks has increased. Read More
Drakenstein Municipality shows up against GBV
24 April 2023The Western Cape Government is committed to ending the scourge of gender-based violence 365 days a year. As the lead minister for GBV in the province, Minister Sharna Fernandez believes it is important to raise awareness around the issue wherever... Read More
Rugby exchange is rooted in Agriculture and Food Security
24 April 2023On Friday, 21 April, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, hosted a breakfast at Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI) in honour of a visiting group of French rugby players from the French agricultural college, the... Read More
Mobility Minister launches Online Portal for Public Transport Licensing
24 April 2023Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More
Celebrating World Book Day 2023
23 April 2023UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on the 23rd of April each year to recognise the importance of books and authors, and to encourage everyone to read books. Read More
Keeping the lights on for you, so we can keep on looking after your health
23 April 2023April marked a significant milestone for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness as it commenced with its plans to safeguard healthcare facilities against continuous and increasingly severe electricity blackouts. Read More
Concerns over SASSA gold card replacement plan
21 April 2023The SASSA crisis continues to get progressively worse. Read More
Over 1 200 arrests by LEAP during March
21 April 2023Between 27 February 2023 and 2 April 2023, the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers once again flexed their muscle in the priority areas where they are deployed. LEAP officers arrested 1 264 individuals for various offences, while... Read More
Dispelling misconceptions around the energy crisis
21 April 2023Media release: Dispelling misconceptions around the energy crisis - GreenCape returns to Premier’s Energy Digicon Read More
Minister Simmers to officiate at launch of UWC student accommodation facility
21 April 2023On Monday 24 April, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will join the National Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Dr. Blade Nzimande. Read More
Premier writes to Finance Minister over Eskom exemption bid
21 April 2023Media release: Premier writes to Finance Minister objecting to bid to exempt Eskom from disclosing financial statements Read More
Construction of Eerste River APU in full swing and making good progress
21 April 2023With mental health and the wellness of our communities being a priority for the Department of Health and Wellness, I was pleased with the progress being made with the construction of the Eerste River Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU). Read More
MEC Simmers claims victory with approval of the Transport Infrastructure Bill
21 April 2023On Thursday, 20th April, the Western Cape Legislature unanimously approved the Western Cape Transport Infrastructure Bill. The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers successfully tabled the draft Bill which will now be sent to the... Read More
Metro federations granted funding for sporting activities
20 April 2023On Wednesday, 19 April 2023, Minister Anroux Marais and Head of Department for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Guy Redman, handed over funding to sporting fe Read More
Western Cape Commemorates Creativity and Innovation Day
20 April 2023On 21 April, the United Nations commemorates Creativity and Innovation Day. Read More
DCAS celebrates 100 days to Netball World Cup by handing over new netball courts
19 April 2023The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) marked the 100-day countdown to the start of the Netball World Cup 2023 by handing over a newly constructed netball court to the residents of the West Coast town Read More
WC Government recommits to strengthening local & international partnership
19 April 2023Joint media release: Western Cape Government recommits to strengthening local and international crime-fighting partnership Read More
A functional veterinary services is crucial to the agricultural sector
19 April 2023"A functional professional veterinary service is critical to the agricultural sector as our veterinarians play an essential role in protecting animals and the public against zoonotic diseases and diseases of economic importance", said Western Cape... Read More
Unpacking toxic masculinity in “Courageous Conversations”
18 April 2023The first Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Courageous Conversations webinar for 2023 kicked off with the topic: “Understanding Toxic Masculinity.” Read More
Minister Simmers sends heartfelt condolences to the family of former MLO Smith
18 April 2023It is with deep sadness and shock that I learnt of the passing of my former Spokesperson Graig-Lee Smith. In the brief time, I worked with him, he was a gentle and kind person. Read More
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