News and Speeches
Western Cape Government GBV campaign lands in Delft
23 March 2023The Western Cape Government (WCG) is continuing to take its “Break the Cycle” media campaign into communities. This time around it was Delft, one of the country’s biggest crime hotspots, that has seen targeted interventions by the WCG. Read More
Six schools have won R25 000 each in the ‘Letter to my library’ competition!
23 March 2023We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2022 school library competition: “Letter to my Library”! Read More
CT Mayor lays out plan in Premier’s Energy Digicon to end blackouts
23 March 2023Media release: Cape Town Mayor lays out plan in Premier’s Energy Digicon to make city first metro in country to “Say goodbye to loadshedding”. Read More
Honouring our Social Work professionals
22 March 2023Today, on World Social Work Day, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) wishes to acknowledge the social work professionals across the province and country, who are changing lives for the better every day. Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape’s readiness for the National Protest
20 March 2023Media Alert: Premier Winde, Minister Allen and Provincial SAPS Commissioner Lt Gen Patekile to unpack Western Cape’s readiness for the National Protest Read More
Premier commends authorities for response to national "shutdown"
20 March 2023Media release: Premier commends law enforcement agencies, disaster management and emergency personnel for coordinated response to protests Read More
Local doctor raking in awards
19 March 2023Dr Hayden Poulter, a family physician at Knysna Hospital has been awarded the 2022 Tim Quan Medal as well as the GA Ogubanjo Award of Excellence by die Senate of the College of Medicine South Africa (CMSA) at the CMSA admissions ceremony on 16 March... Read More
Western Cape reaches half a million measles vaccines administered
19 March 2023Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent measles. And when enough children 6 months to 15 years of age get vaccinated against measles, the more we can stop future outbreaks. Read More
School admissions and infrastructure update
17 March 2023As of 17h30 on Thursday, 16 March 2023, we have received applications for 40 694 learners for the 2024 school year. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital puts a spotlight on World Glaucoma Week
17 March 2023With this year’s World Glaucoma Week theme in mind, ‘The world is bright, save your sight’, Tygerberg Hospital would like to raise awareness about glaucoma. Read More
Support for small-scale farmers must translate into greater market access
17 March 2023Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer handed a support package to the Barrydale Small-Scale Farmers Association in Barrydale. Read More
Premier welcomes interdict to prevent EFF lawlessness
17 March 2023Media release: Premier Winde welcomes interdict to prevent EFF lawlessness Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers hands over the first 44 houses of 190 at Transhex
16 March 2023Earlier today, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure handed over the first 44 units of the much anticipated 190 houses at the Transhex Housing project in Worcester. Joined by the Executive Mayor of Breede Valley Ald. Read More
Minister welcomes investigation into alleged criminal activities by officials
16 March 2023It is with concern and dismay that we learned of the search and seizure operation on the offices of the Mayoral Committee member (MMC) for Human Settlements in the City of Cape Town, Councillor Malusi Booi. Read More
Cape Town International scoops 8th consecutive ‘Best Airport in Africa’ award
16 March 2023Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) won their eighth consecutive award for ‘Best Airport in Africa’ and third consecutive award for ‘Best Airport Staff in Africa’ at the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards, held last night at the Passenger Te Read More
Schools are closed on Monday, 20 March 2023, for a planned school holiday
16 March 2023We are aware of concerns that have been raised about the impact of the alleged “national shutdown” planned by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Monday, 20 March 2023. Read More
Western Cape Disaster Management head lays out blackout contingency plan
16 March 2023Media release: #EnergyDigicons – Western Cape Disaster Management head lays out blackout contingency plan for the province Read More
2022 systemic test results show interventions are working
16 March 2023We published the 2021 systemic test results last year, which revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic caused devastating learning losses, which were most severe the Foundation Phase. Read More
Provincial Minister Tertuis Simmers to begin handover of 190 Houses in Transhex
14 March 2023The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will begin the handover of 190 houses at the Transhex Housing project in Worcester on Wednesday 15 March. The Minister will be joined by the Executive Mayor of Breede Valley Municipality... Read More
66th Session of Commission on Narcotic Drugs
14 March 2023The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is hosting the 66th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna from 13 to 17 March. Read More
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