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Business confidence in the Western Cape highest in SA

11 April 2024

According to the most recent RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI), business confidence in the Western Cape is higher than any other province and higher than South Africa’s business confidence level. Read More

Research at Outeniqua Research Farm benefits the dairy industry

11 April 2024

Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which is known for its research on dairy production from planted pasture. Read More

Twenty-eight arrests by K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week

11 April 2024

Twenty-eight arrests by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week. Read More

Premier launches Western Cape Government’s first Mobile eCentre

11 April 2024

Media Release: Connecting the Western Cape Government with our citizens through technology - Premier launches Western Cape Government’s first Mobile eCentre Read More

R116.6 million for Energy Resilience Programme and Solar Geyser Initiative

11 April 2024

Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Invests R116.6 million in the Provincial Energy Resilience Programme and Solar Geyser Initiative Read More

LEAP officers confiscate 14 firearms during March

10 April 2024

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers continue to work creating safer communities by conducting various operations and patrols in the hotspot areas where they are deployed. Read More

Mopping up and damage assessment continue after cut-off low system

10 April 2024

“Although the extreme weather is over, the public are asked to please be aware of potentially dangerous conditions in large parts of the province,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development... Read More

Open letter to Ministers of Transport and Home Affairs

10 April 2024

Critical shortage of licensing forms will arrest the economy   Dear Ministers Chikunga and Motsoaledi,   Read More

National health budget cut: What does this mean for the Western Cape?

10 April 2024

There have been many questions regarding the national public sector budget shortfall and how it will impact health services in the Western Cape. The public health system will remain under pressure for the next 3 to 5 years as a result of significant... Read More

Update on impact of severe weather system in Western Cape

9 April 2024

Joint Media Release: Update on impact of severe weather system in Western Cape Read More

Schools in all education districts will be open on Wednesday, 10 April 2024

9 April 2024

Schools in all education districts will be open on Wednesday, 10 April 2024. This means that schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will also reopen on Wednesday. Read More

Final Vote 6 Speech - Dr Nomafrench Mbombo - 2024

9 April 2024

2024/25 VOTE 6 BUDGET SPEECH Department of Health & Wellness MINISTER PROFESSOR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO Wednesday, 27 March 2024   Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Premier, Cabinet Ministers, Leaders of the Opposition, Read More

Premier provides update on disaster management response to severe weather

8 April 2024

Joint Media Release: Premier provides update on coordinated disaster management response to severe weather Read More

Tygerberg Hospital improves quality of life of 1000 cochlear implant recipients

8 April 2024

On Saturday, 06 April 2024, the recipients of cochlear implants and their families celebrated a proud milestone at Tygerberg Hospital: its 1 000th recipient of a cochlear implant at the hospital. A cochlear implant is an electronic hearing device... Read More

More than 220 young men empowered to be safety champions in their communities

8 April 2024

On Saturday, 6 April 2024, 223 young men from across the Western Cape, between the ages of 18–25 years-old graduated from the Chrysalis Academy. The young men commenced with their 3-month course in mid-January.  Read More

Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain close

8 April 2024

Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg education districts will remain closed on Tuesday, 9 April 2024. Read More

Getting employers on the bus

8 April 2024

Employers urged to join WC jobseeker travel voucher programme   Read More

Premier hosts digicon to update citizens on possible impact of severe weather

7 April 2024

Premier Alan Winde will lead a digicon on Sunday, 7 April to update members of the media and public on the measures the Western Cape Government is putting in place to prepare for the possible impact of the severe weather which is expected to bring... Read More

Premier updates public on measures to mitigate impact of extreme weather

7 April 2024

Joint Media Release: Premier updates public on proactive measures Western Cape Government is taking to mitigate possible impact of severe weather system Read More

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