News and Speeches Archive
Deon Lackay defies the odds: beats stroke and slims down!
24 October 2023This Stroke Awareness Week (25 October – 1 November), we are calling on all the residents of the Western Cape to make healthier choices to reduce their risk of having a stroke. One incredible survivor, Mr Deon Lackay of Pniel, describes recovery... Read More
5th consecutive clean audit underlines DoHW’s good governance and quality
23 October 20235th consecutive clean audit underlines Department of Health and Wellness’s good governance and quality healthcare services Today, the Western Cape Department of Health Wellness tabled its Annual Report for the 2022/23 financial year. Read More
N7 weighbridge operation on road safety & freight logistics
23 October 2023On Tuesday, 24 October 2023, Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, and Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, will join an integrated operation targeting road safety and freight logistics. Read More
LEAP officers confiscate 28 firearms during September
23 October 2023The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have once again made their presence felt, when they removed illegal firearms from various communities. Between 4 September and 1 October 2023, LEAP officers confiscated 28 firearms. Read More
To eliminate cervical cancer one day, the key is vaccinating young girls
23 October 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness supports ongoing efforts to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat one day. An effective way in which it does this is through improving access for young girls to human papillomavirus (... Read More
Western Cape prepares for record-breaking summer tourism season
23 October 2023The provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, hosted her second annual ‘Summer Tourism Readiness Dialogue’ with key stakeholders from across the tourism and hospitality sector in the province. Read More
Western Cape #ClassOf2023 in numbers
23 October 2023A total of 76 903 candidates will write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams in the Western Cape this year. Of these, 64 105 are full-time candidates, and 12 798 are part-time candidates. Read More
Western Cape Government electricity wheeling toolkit for municipalities
23 October 2023On Monday 23 October, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will launch the Western Cape Government’s electricity wheeling toolkit for municipalities. Read More
#BackOnTrack school library competition launched
22 October 2023October is International School Library Month, so we are holding a poetry and poster competition to celebrate with the support of our Education Library and Information Services (EDULIS). Learners can win R30 000 for their school to spend on library... Read More
Provincial Sport Stars honoured by Minister Marais
22 October 2023On Saturday, 21 October 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted the Provincial Sport Awards at the Cape Sun hotel. Read More
Whole of society approach ensure Western Cape citizens receive adequate services
22 October 2023On Friday 20 October, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers joined the Deputy Mayor of Langebaan Charmaine Laubscher at the unveiling Read More
Breast cancer survivors share stories of hope and ways to cope
20 October 2023Ten years ago, Bishop Lavis resident Trini Arries was diagnosed with breast cancer. Three months after her breast cancer diagnosis, Trini received another health update and was diagnosed with stage three pancreatic cancer. Read More
"Mental wellness begins in childhood": Nurse encourages mental wellness for all
20 October 2023"Mental wellness begins in childhood": Nurse encourages mental wellness for young and old Read More
Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units operations
20 October 2023The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9, inclusive of the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, continues to make inroads against crime in their respective areas. Read More
Premier, Mobility Minister launch Junior Traffic Training Centre in Paarl
19 October 2023Today, Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, and Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, officially launched a new Junior Traffic Training Centre at Nederburg Primary School in Paarl, in partnership with the Drakenstein Municipality. Read More
Premier’s 27th Energy Digicon looks at the growing importance of wind energy
19 October 2023Media Release: Premier’s 27th Energy Digicon looks at the growing importance of wind in Western Cape and South Africa’s energy mix Read More
GSH and RCWMCH reach major milestone with 50th kidney transplant
19 October 2023Groote Schuur Hospital and Red Cross Children’s Hospital reach major milestone with 50th kidney transplant Read More
#ClassOf2023: Cheating in the matric exams is simply not worth it!
19 October 2023As we count down the final days to the start of the 2023 matric exams, we wish to issue a stern warning to candidates regarding cheating and bringing notes or cellphones into their exam sittings. Read More
Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting
19 October 2023Media Release: Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting Yesterday, 18 October, Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Crime Read More
Western Cape EMS build strong relationships with communities, in support of life
18 October 2023Providing emergency medical services to residents in need of help at the proper time while building good relations with communities is a high priority to the Western Cape’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Read More
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