News and Speeches Archive
LEAP keeping our communities safer with more than 1200 arrests in May
14 June 2023The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have once again ensured that criminals are unable to roam our streets. Between 1 May 2023 to 4 June 2023, LEAP officers arrested 1 233 suspects for various offenses, while confiscating 15 firearms. Read More
Cancellation of taxi operating licence sends strong message to rogue operators
14 June 2023Today, the Western Cape Mobility Department’s Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) confirms the cancellation of a mini-bus taxi operating licence. Read More
Statement by the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety
14 June 2023Statement by the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen KILLER OF FORMER POCS OFFICIAL SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS BEHIND BARS Read More
WCG working with stakeholders to keep initiates safe this winter
14 June 2023The 2023 Winter Initiation Season officially started on 1 June 2023 and ends on 31 July 2023. The Western Cape Government (WCG) together with initiation forums and community leaders has worked hard to ensure the safety of initiates during this time. Read More
Central Karoo communities appreciative of Minister Simmers empowerment outreach
14 June 2023The Western Cape provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, began his two-day outreach programme of the Central Karoo, with a council meeting at the Laingsburg Municipal Chambers. Read More
Western Cape Government working to support youth through engagements
13 June 2023South Africa celebrates Youth Day on 16 June every year. While this is generally a day of upliftment for young people, the Western Cape Government has seen that there are high levels of disillusionment amongst the youth due to challenges such as... Read More
Minister Mackenzie to announce outcomes of high-speed minibus taxi probe
13 June 2023Tomorrow, Wednesday 14 June 2023, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie will announce Government’s decision following an investigation where a minibus taxi driver endangered passengers and other road u Read More
Criminality remains a threat to citizens’ right to access to health care
13 June 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is appalled by the robbing of security staff at Gugulethu Community Health Centre in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 13 June 2023. Read More
Protecting AGOA & Western Cape-United States trade ties tops agenda of provincia
13 June 2023Media Release: Protecting AGOA & Western Cape-United States trade ties tops agenda of provincial government international visit Read More
Minister Simmers’ outreach headed to the Central Karoo Municipal District
12 June 2023On Tuesday, June 13th, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will begin his 2-day Central Karoo District outreach programme. During his visit, Minister Simmers will have engagements with the local municipalities, starting with the... Read More
Gugulethu youths brave the cold and turn out at the youth empowerment Open Day
12 June 2023On Thursday, 8 June the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure hosted another successful Youth Empowerment Open Day, this time at the iKhwezi Hall, in Gugulethu. Read More
Outcomes of Western Cape Cabinet meeting
12 June 2023Media Release: Outcomes of Western Cape Cabinet meeting Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of his Cabinet, on Wednesday 7 June 2023. SARB’s energy crisis contingency plan Read More
Second taxi killing in Paarl – Mobility Minister responds
11 June 2023Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More
Media Statement: South African athletes make country proud
11 June 2023It has been an exciting weekend for South African (SA) sport, as we have seen local athletes reaching exciting new heights in their various disciplines. Read More
Youth Month – Western Cape DSD supporting at-risk youth
9 June 2023During the month of June, Youth Month, we recognize the invaluable contribution of countless young people who bravely fought for freedom and equality. Read More
Minister Allen conducts unannounced visits to SAPS parades along the West Coast
8 June 2023Between 5 and 6 June 2023, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen conducted unannounced visits at the St Helena Bay, Saldanha and Vredenburg South African Police Service’s (SAPS) stations. Read More
Cape Town counts down 50 days to Netball World Cup 2023
8 June 2023Friday, 9 June 2023 marks 50 days to go until the first whistle is blown at the Netball World Cup 2023. Read More
Western Cape rejects raced-based quotas for water licenses
8 June 2023The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA)rejects race-based qu Read More
Department of Infrastructure to host Youth Empowerment Open Day in Gugulethu
8 June 2023Today, Thursday 8 June, the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure will host an Open Day event in Gugulethu, Cape Town. The event is aimed at bringing youth empowerment opportunities for youth members from the greater Gugulethu area. Read More
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