News and Speeches
Western Cape to commemorate World Food Day - 7 October 2022
6 October 2022Tomorrow, 7 October 2022, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, Executive Mayor of Overberg District Municipality, Sakkie Franke, and Executive Mayor Francois du Rand of Swellendam Municipality will commemorate the Western Cape... Read More
SA's energy crisis high on agenda of Premier's investment drive abroad
6 October 2022Media release: SA’s energy crisis high on agenda of Premier’s international investment drive. Read More
Minister Mbombo welcomes exemption of 5 additional hospitals from loadshedding
6 October 2022Five additional hospitals in the Western Cape have been exempted from loadshedding, bringing the total number of hospitals protected in the province to eight. Read More
Longlands residents move into their new homes
5 October 2022Today, alongside the Mayor of Stellenbosch Advocate Gesie van Deventer, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers handed over new houses to residents of Longlands community in Stellenbosch. Read More
Call to urgently resolve SASSA security guard strike
5 October 2022The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez calls for an urgent resolution to the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) security guard strike, as this has a direct impact on service delivery to the most vulnerable in... Read More
Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo’s visit to Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
5 October 2022On Monday, 3 October 2022, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo and statutory bodies in the Mitchells’ Plain area visited the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC). Read More
Department of Community Safety hosts Rural Safety Summit:West Coast Municipality
5 October 2022On 3 and 4 October 2022, the Department of Community Safety hosted it’s 2nd Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities (RSSaPNP) engagement in Saldanha Bay, which forms part of the West Coast District Municipality. Read More
#WorldTeachersDay: WCED will permanently appoint 500 Grade R teachers in 2023
4 October 2022In anticipation of World Teachers’ Day tomorrow, we are pleased to announce that the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will offer up to 500 qualified Grade R teachers a permanent post with service benefits from 1 January 2023. Read More
EMS to the rescue, and do not hesitate to call for help
4 October 2022As part of its ongoing integrated search and rescue operations, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) continue to come to the aid of those residents and visitors in distress or imminent danger. This mostly involves hikers. Read More
105 non-compliant liquor traders apply to have their licenses renewed
4 October 2022The Western Cape Liquor Authority’s (WCLA) efforts to facilitate greater regulatory compliance on the part of liquor traders is having the desired impact. Read More
Loadshedding: 96.5% reduction if 5GW of renewable energy had been brought online
4 October 2022This morning, the Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, opened the Green Energy Summit Africa, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read More
Condolences to the family of LEAP officer Heynes
3 October 2022Western Cape Government and City of Cape Town extend condolences to the family of LEAP Officer Heynes Read More
Minister Nomafrench Mbombo Media Briefing on Loadshedding in the Western Cape
1 October 2022On 30 September 2022, the National Minister of Health, Minister Phaahla had a virtual media briefing. At this briefing Minister Phaahla indicated that he is exempting Red Cross War Memorial Hospital, Groote Schuur Hospital and Tygerberg Hospitals... Read More
World No Alcohol Day - Help starts here!
30 September 2022Deciding to get help for an alcohol addiction for yourself or a loved one can be scary, but it can be one of the best decisions of your life to start your journey to recovery and restore hope. Read More
Only 3 days left to VOTE for Pinelands North Primary as the World’s Best School
30 September 2022We have just three days left to vote for Pinelands North Primary School as the World’s Best School in the category “Overcoming Adversity”! Read More
Celebrating the Contribution of Older Persons
30 September 2022In commemoration of International Day of Older Persons on Saturday, 1 October, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez has called on the whole of society to ensure the wellbeing and protection of older citizens. Read More
Two gold medals for Team Western Cape at Indigenous Games Festival
29 September 2022Athletes and teams from the Western Cape participated at the National Indigenous Games Festival, which was hosted in Kwa-Zulu Natal from 24-28 September 2022. Read More
Dysselsdorp beneficiaries receive houses from Minister Simmers
29 September 2022Earlier today, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, handed over houses to 12 elderly beneficiaries of Dysselsdorp, in Oudtshoorn. Read More
The WCED is recruiting 20 500 Education Assistants and General School Assistants
29 September 2022The Western Cape Education Department is currently recruiting 20 500 Education Assistants and General School assistants for public and special schools in the province through the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI). Read More
Premier leads WCG delegation on international investment drive
29 September 2022Media release: Premier Winde embarks on international drive to secure international investment and donor funds. Read More
Pages
|
We are pleased to share with you that the Western Cape Government (WCG) has once again achieved certification as a Top Employer in 2024. |
||||
 |
Western Cape Government © 2024. All rights reserved.
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. |
 |
