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IPID register just under 200 alleged SAPS contravention cases in 2nd Quarter 

22 January 2024

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report for the 2nd quarter of the 2023/24 financial year shows that in the Western Cape, between July 2023 to September 2023, 196 cases were registered with the entity for investigation. Read More

Record-breaking 400 000+ visitors to Western Cape attractions in December

21 January 2024

“Across the Western Cape, and especially in Cape Town, our expectations of a record-breaking summer season have been realised. Read More

Outcomes of first Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting of 2024

19 January 2024

Media Release: Outcomes of first Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting of 2024 Today, 19 January, Premier Alan Winde chaired the first meeting for 2024 of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Read More

Make sure your child is ready to learn and be healthy this year

19 January 2024

As many children start the new school term, parents and caregivers are encouraged to continue giving them the support they need to be healthy and thrive this year. Schools offer a unique opportunity to implement effective health services at scale... Read More

Western Cape continues to close the education inequality gap

19 January 2024

This morning I visited COSAT (Centre of Science and Technology) in Khayelitsha to celebrate with learners as they received their individual matric results. Read More

Western Cape #ClassOf2023 overcomes challenges to deliver great results

18 January 2024

The Western Cape #ClassOf2023 has increased the matric pass rate again to 81.54%, despite facing an exceptionally challenging year, and we now have over 50 000 successful candidates! Read More

December sees LEAP Officers arresting more than 1100 suspects

17 January 2024

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers ensured greater visibility in various hotspot areas where they are deployed. Between 4 and 31 December 2023, the officers arrested 1 103 individuals for various crimes, while confiscating 15... Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Maynier welcome learners and teachers back to school

17 January 2024

This morning, Premier Alan Winde joined me for a visit to Westcott Primary School to welcome learners and staff back to school for the 2024 school year. Read More

More than 230 young men embark on their empowering Chrysalis journey

16 January 2024

Statement by the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen Read More

Irresponsible road user behaviour on Franschhoek Pass

12 January 2024

Irresponsible road user behaviour could lead to the full closure of Franschhoek Pass during repair period Read More

2024 The wrong start for SASSA

12 January 2024

Please attribute the below to Minister Sharna Fernandez We are barely two weeks into 2024 and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is already making headlines in the worst way for once again letting down our most vulnerable citizens.  Read More

We are fighting to place learners despite massive budget cut

11 January 2024

We are doing everything we can to build new schools at a faster rate than ever before through our Rapid School Build programme, despite a massive R716.4 million blow to our education budget in the Western Cape. Read More

Premier thanks disaster management, law enforcement and tourism sector

11 January 2024

Media Release: Premier thanks all disaster management, law enforcement, and tourism sector role players for their incredible hard work over the festive season Read More

Media release by Minister Anroux Marais: Work experience opportunities for youth

10 January 2024

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Youth and After School Programme Office, is calling for unemployed youth, aged 18-25, to apply to be part of the YearBeyond youth service programme for 2024.   Read More

Reminder: Franschhoek Pass: Daily closures for construction

10 January 2024

Media release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers   The Franschhoek Pass which connects Franschhoek and the towns of Grabouw and Villiersdorp will be closed between 8 am and 5 pm on weekdays for construction purposes. Read More

Premier welcomes official announcement of the opening of the WC Parliament

9 January 2024

Media Release: Premier welcomes official announcement of the opening of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Read More

LEAP vehicles damaged in Hanover Park

9 January 2024

I am deeply disturbed that three Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) vehicles were damaged over the weekend in Hanover Park. Read More

Make sure you know where your child is

4 January 2024

While many revelers rang in the new year on beaches across the Western Cape, staff from the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) provided support to children who were separated from their families. Read More

Western Cape public health facilities welcome 253 babies on New Year’s Day

1 January 2024

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to announce the birth of 253* babies at Western Cape public health facilities on 1 January 2024. The total number reported from 00:00 on New Year’s Day, comprises of 107 boys and 146 girls. Read More

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