News and Speeches Archive
Foster care can change lives for the better
31 May 2024On 31 May we celebrate World Foster Day – a day to raise awareness and educate people about the foster process and support foster families around the world. Read More
Don’t Wait! Confirm your choice of school today
30 May 2024Starting today, parents who applied during the on-time admissions period (11 March 2024 – 12 April 2024) will be able to view the outcome of their applications for a place for their child in a school for 2025 on the online admissions system. Read More
National DSD “launches” Khuseleka Centre that has been operational since 2015
28 May 2024PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SHARNA FERNANDEZ Read More
Maintaining transparency between government spheres is of absolute importance
28 May 2024While it is a relief to have a local government partner who takes the initiative in accelerating the delivery of services, it can also be discomforting when these initiatives are not within legislated policy framework. Read More
Don’t wait! Outcomes of admissions applications available from 30 May 2024
27 May 2024Parents who applied for a place in Grade 1 or 8 for their child for the 2025 school year during the on-time admissions window will start seeing the outcomes of their applications from 30 May 2024. Read More
Community Development Workers host Co-operative Development Summit
23 May 2024Today, the Department of Local Government, through Community Development Workers (CDW’s), is hosting a Co-operative Development Summit at the Ceres Town Hall. Read More
Hartenbos roadworks notice
23 May 2024Notice of lane closures due to the construction along the R328 and R102, Hartenbos Area Read More
Twenty-one arrests by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and RSUs
23 May 2024Twenty-one arrests by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week. Read More
Western Cape Department of Social Development’s Winter Readiness Plan in place
23 May 2024Every year, harsh weather conditions expose vulnerable groups living in informal settlements, remote rural locations, or on the streets to greater risk. Read More
WCDoA presents R2 Million cheque to CGA Sterile Insect Technique Programme
23 May 2024WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PRESENTS R2 MILLION CHEQUE TO CITRUS GROWERS ASSOCIATION FOR STERILE INSECT TECHNIQUE PROGRAMME Read More
Minister Allen engages local governments to strengthen safety efforts
22 May 2024Minister Allen engages local governments to strengthen safety efforts across the Western Cape. Read More
Premier receives update on WC Government probe into George building collapse
22 May 2024Media Release: Premier receives update on Western Cape Government investigation into George building collapse Read More
WC Government & Mossel Bay Municipality help bring joy to Mossel Bay girl
22 May 2024Media Release: Western Cape Government & Mossel Bay Municipality help bring joy & hope to young Mossel Bay girl Read More
PUBLIC NOTICE: Bothasig CDC staff to move services to newly extended building
22 May 2024Construction at the Bothasig Community Day Centre (CDC) has been completed and healthcare workers are gearing up to move selected services into the newly extended building. Read More
South African Flora blooms again at the Chelsea Flower Show in London
21 May 2024Following a partnership between Cape Flora SA (CFSA) and the Western Cape Government, CFSA Board Member and Managing Director of De Fynne Nursery near Paarl, Jacky Goliath will be flying the flag for both upcoming and commercial cut flower producers... Read More
Visa chaos puts R1,5bn and 4 530 South African jobs in BPO on the line
21 May 2024The business process outsourcing (BPO) sector contributes significantly to the national economy, injecting approximately R35 billion into the economy and supporting 100 000 South African jobs nationally, with 60% of those jobs being in the Western Ca Read More
DSD services provide hope for vulnerable children and their families
20 May 2024With Child Protection Week commencing on Sunday, 19 May, this year, the Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to emphasise its commitment to ensuring that children in need of care and protection are safe and unharmed, through the... Read More
Central Karoo District receives safety boost from Western Cape Government
20 May 2024This past Friday, 17 May 2024, the Western Cape Government (WCG) continued to boost safety and empower districts, after Provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, handed over a drone to the Central Karoo District... Read More
Premier offers condolences to families of fishing vessel tragedy victims
20 May 2024Media Release: Premier offers condolences to families of fishing vessel tragedy victims Read More
G4J Strategy turns 1: 1680 businesses supported, 28000 upskilled &15300+ jobs
19 May 2024Officially approved by the provincial cabinet on 19 April 2023, the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) ambitious plan, ‘Growth For Jobs’ (G4J) has been in action for one year. Read More
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