News and Speeches
Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez condemns attacks against staff
16 May 2024The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, strongly condemns the continued attacks on departmental staff. Read More
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) threat persists
15 May 2024Despite ongoing efforts by national and provincial veterinary services, the threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) looms large following its spread from the restricted zone surrounding the Kruger National Park in 2022. This was attributed to... Read More
12 400 young people secure permanent jobs through WCG’s skills programmes
15 May 2024Since 2020, the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Experiential Learning programme has helped approximately 12 420 young, unemployed South Africans, mostly from areas such as Mitchells Plain, Delft, Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, and Langa, to gain permanent o Read More
Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting
15 May 2024Media Release: Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting Read More
Statement by Minister Reagen Allen, our hope is that Joslin Smith will return
14 May 2024Statement by Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen. Read More
Western Cape maintains lowest unemployment rate in SA
14 May 2024Joint Media Release: Western Cape maintains lowest unemployment rate in SA, with 82 000 more people employed year-on-year Read More
LEAP Officers have made 30 873 arrests since inception to 28 April 2024
14 May 2024The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have once again been actively ensuring that criminals are removed from communities where they are deployed. Since inception 30 873 arrests have been made to 28 April 2024. Read More
Western Cape Government again urges President not to sign NHI Bill into law
14 May 2024Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government again urges President not to sign NHI Bill into law until major Constitutional amendments are made Read More
National reforms can boost economy by R426bn & create thousands of jobs
13 May 2024The South African economy can be significantly boosted, and the growth of start-ups and the private sector – through businesses big and small – that create vital jobs, catalysed through two regulatory reforms: lifting exchange controls on the offshor Read More
Matzikama safety efforts strengthened with the graduation of 15 Peace Officers
13 May 2024Safety efforts in the Matzikama municipal area have now been strengthened with the graduation of 15 Peace Officers (POs), which occurred in Vredendal this past Thursday. Read More
Masakh’iSizwe graduate on track to achieve professional engineering registration
13 May 2024Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme recipient Allison Klaason graduated with a civil engineering degree in December 2023. Read More
WC Government SMME Booster Fund supported 205 businesses in 2023
13 May 2024Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government SMME Booster Fund supported 205 businesses, enabling almost 800 jobs in just one year Read More
WC tourism keeps growing - first quarter tourist arrivals via air up by 16%
12 May 2024"Western Cape, you absolute beauty! Our province continues to shine as a destination in high demand. Tourist arrivals to Cape Town by air recorded a remarkable 16% year-on-year increase between January and March 2024, reaching 336,268 visitors. Read More
Dispelling claims of underspending by the WC Department of Infrastructure
11 May 2024Statement by Minister Tertuis Simmers: Dispelling claims of underspending by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Read More
DSD MEC visits social workers and the families affected by collapsed building
10 May 2024On Thursday, 09 May 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited George to check in with social workers from the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD). Read More
Premier provides update on George disaster management operation
10 May 2024Media Release: Premier provides update on emergency and disaster management operation at site of collapsed building in George Read More
WC Government sounds alarm as Port of CT fails to meet own recovery targets
9 May 2024Joint Media Release: WC Government sounds alarm as Port of Cape Town fails to meet own recovery targets Read More
Don’t wait! Late online admissions applications for Gr. 1 & 8 are closing soon
9 May 2024The online window for late applications for Grade 1 and 8 in 2025 closes on 12 May 2024, and we urge parents to ensure that they apply as soon as possible. Read More
HOD keynote Speech
9 May 2024Chairperson, District and Municipal Managers, municipal and sector officials guest speakers and colleagues - all protocol observed, I extend a warm welcome to you all at the launch of our first QMIPF session. The first session will take course over... Read More
Department of Local Government hosts workshop to enhance Infrastructure Planning
9 May 2024The Department of Local Government through its Municipal Infrastructure directorate will host a three-day workshop aimed at enhancing infrastructure planning and development within Western Cape Municipalities. Read More
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