News and Speeches
WC Government wins prestigious UN award for public service innovation
21 July 2024Media Release: Western Cape Government wins prestigious United Nations award for public service innovation Read More
Addressing recent infrastructure challenges following extreme weather events
19 July 2024The Western Cape has experienced numerous extreme weather occurrences since 2022, significantly impacting our infrastructure, especially in human settlements and transport sectors. Read More
Executive Summary of Premier’s speech at debate on President’s Address
19 July 2024Media Release: Executive Summary of Premier’s speech at debate on President’s Address at the opening Parliament Read More
Adv Chantal Smith appointed as the new Head of the Department of Infrastructure
18 July 2024Advocate Chantal Smith appointed as the new Head of the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Read More
Horizon Secure Centre upgrades bring hope to its residents
17 July 2024On 16 July 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, officially reopened the Horizon Secure Care Centre in Cape Town. Read More
Stopping the spread of FMD will protect jobs
17 July 2024On Tuesday, 15 July 2024, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer joined state veterinarians attached to the Western Cape Government’s Beaufort West State Veterinarian Office at the local weighbridge to inspect vehicles transporting liv Read More
Premier urges new WC Government Cabinet to serve residents with dedication
17 July 2024Media Release: Premier urges new Western Cape Government Cabinet to serve residents of the province with dedication & humility Read More
Minister Simmers to hand over equipment at Malibu High School
17 July 2024Malibu High School to receive a donation of IT equipment, furniture, and a facility upgrade from the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers Read More
Premier urges President to use GNU to decisively address SA’s challenges
16 July 2024Media Release: Premier urges President to use GNU to decisively address SA’s challenges Read More
1 000 youth gather to shape their future
14 July 2024This morning, Sunday 14 July 2024, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, joined over 1000 young people at the closing ceremony of the 2024 GoBeyond Conference, under the theme ‘Shape Your Future.’ Read More
Western Cape Government has approached the National Disaster Risk Management
12 July 2024Authorities remain on high alert as cold and wet weather persist. Two further cold fronts are expected to make landfall between Saturday and Sunday (13-14 July). Read More
Media alert: Youth conference offers youth spaces of connection and growth
11 July 2024The YearBeyond Annual Youth Conference, hosted by the provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will take place at the University of the Western Cape from 12-14 July 2024. Read More
Invitation to reopening of Horizon Secure Care Centre
11 July 2024Over the last two years, essential renovations have taken place at the Horizon Secure Care Centre with the Western Cape Department of Social Development making a total capital investment of R138 million. Read More
DSD highlights growing elderly demographic on World Population Day
11 July 2024In observing World Population Day, the Western Cape Department of Social Development calls on all residents to help support and care for the growing elderly population in the province. Read More
Call for Nominations: 'Health Heroes' for Hospital Boards & Clinic Committees
11 July 2024Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, is inviting nominations for eligible residents to serve on newly constituted boards and committees, for the period 2024-2027. Read More
Minister of Infrastructure calls for decentralisation of Emergency Housing Fund
11 July 2024Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Calls for Decentralisation of Emergency Housing Fund. Read More
Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain close
11 July 2024Following a meeting with Provincial Disaster Risk Management, a decision has been made to continue the closure of schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg districts on Friday, 12 July 2024. Read More
WC disaster management agencies and other stakeholders remain on high alert
11 July 2024Media Release: Western Cape disaster management agencies and other stakeholders remain on high alert amid severe weather Read More
Rain predictions for Thursday upgraded to Level 8.
10 July 2024The Western Cape Government takes note of the South African Weather Service’s latest impact warning, which is a Level 8 warning for disruptive ra Read More
We mourn the passing of a football legend
10 July 2024It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has heard of the passing of Charles Jongbloed, a legend who was a true champion for football. Read More
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