News and Speeches
We must work together to permanently end load shedding
12 August 2024On Thursday, 8 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Energy Council. Read More
Media Release: Minister Mackenzie pledges support for women’s chess
12 August 2024On Sunday, 11 August 2024, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, joined the final day of the sixth annual Women’s Month Chess Tournament at Club Mykonos in Langebaan to show his support for women’s chess. Read More
New rural Ambulance Station to boost emergency medical care in Theewaterskloof
12 August 2024On Monday, 12 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, officially opened the new R8.45 million Villiersdorp Ambulance Station. Read More
Premier celebrates women in business
9 August 2024To mark Women’s Month, Premier Alan Winde this week visited several businesses owned and managed by women in the south of Cape Town. Read More
Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting
8 August 2024A regular meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet was held yesterday, 7 August 2024. The following matters were discussed: Financial sustainability of provincial government Read More
Minister Marais issues Watching Brief after foiled Khayelitsha heist
8 August 2024Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has instructed the Court Watching Brief Unit within the department to monitor the court case of five people arrested in Khayelitsha on Monday night. Read More
Minister Bredell commends swift response to Malmesbury flooding incident
8 August 2024Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning, extends his gratitude to the West Coast Disaster Management Centre and Swartland Municipality for their prompt and effective response to this morning’s... Read More
Housing handover in Wolwedans concludes Ministerial visit to the Garden Route
7 August 2024Provincial Minister of Infrastructure concludes visits to the Garden Route district with a housing handover to displaced Wolwedans residents Read More
Premier & Minister praise Western Cape SAPS for intelligence-driven operation
6 August 2024Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais have welcomed the swift action by South African Police Service (SAPS) members in an intelligence-driven operation in Khayelitsha that prevented a plan Read More
Grabouw GBV ambassadors ready to make a positive difference
6 August 2024On 06 August 2024, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador model in Grabouw. This is the third model of its kind in the province, as part of the Department’s commitment to... Read More
World Heritage Site activation celebrates Cradle of Human Culture
5 August 2024Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport 5 August 2024 World Heritage Site activation celebrates Cradle of Human Culture Read More
Closing the Gap: Breast milk has a positive effect on your child
5 August 2024Breastfeeding has long-term benefits for your baby, lasting right into adulthood. The longer you breastfeed, the longer the protection lasts and the greater the benefits. Breastfeeding takes centre stage annually between 1 and 7 August, during World... Read More
Western Cape learner chosen as the top SEAmester student for 2024!
4 August 2024On Sunday, 28 July 2024, I had the privilege of meeting two outstanding Western Cape Grade 12 learners, Aimeè Stollie and Akhona Zondo, on board the SA Agulhas II. Read More
Premier’s reply to the debate on his Opening Address
2 August 2024Yesterday, 1 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde replied to the debate on his Opening Address at the first session of the 7th Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP). Below is a summary of the salient points of the Premier’s reply: Read More
WC to host World Heritage Site celebration for Cradle of Human Culture
2 August 2024On Sunday, 4 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, will host an activation ceremony to celebrate the successful inscription as a World Heritage Site of two rock shelters in the... Read More
Don’t wait! Grade R and transfer applications for 2025 open today!
1 August 2024Parents who wish to apply for Grade R or a school transfer for the 2025 school year can do so from today, 1 August 2024. The on-time application window closes on 16 August 2024. Grade R applications Read More
Handover of 184 title deeds to beneficiaries in Malmesbury
1 August 2024Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will hand over 184 title deeds to beneficiaries in Malmesbury Read More
Executive Summary of the Premier’s Opening Address 2024
31 July 2024Today, 31 July 2024, Premier Alan Winde delivered his opening address to mark the first sitting of the 7th Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Below is a summary of the Premier’s address: Protecting and upholding our democracy Read More
Community Work Programme (CWP) Local Reference Committee (LRC) workshop in Oudts
30 July 2024On 30 July 2024, the Department of Local Government hosted a CWP Local Reference Committee workshop at the Bhongolwethu Thusong Centre in Oudtshoorn. Read More
Premier to deliver his address at the official opening of WCPP
29 July 2024Media Alert: Premier to deliver his address at the official opening of the first session of 7th Administration of Western Cape Provincial Parliament Read More
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