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Updated Road Closures

See the latest road closures in the province

Update on response to severe weather and recovery efforts

We remain focused on ongoing humanitarian relief efforts, electricity restoration and infrastructure recovery across the province

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Join our Circle of Care

Every day in the Western Cape, children are removed from their homes, often suddenly and many in crisis. Safety Parents provide temporary, loving homes for children in crisis. They need safety. They

Recognising Excellence. Celebrating Impact with the WCG Service Excellence Awards 2026

Entries are now open!

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State of the Province Address 2026

On 25 February, Premier Alan Winde delivered the 2026 State of the Province Address in George, reflecting on progress made by the Western Cape Government and outlining priorities for the year ahead

Roads4U App

Report roads issues on the Roads4U App accessible via Google Play and the App Store

Welcome to our 2025 Executive Edition

This FOR YOU edition offers a comprehensive look at the WCG’s leadership and structure, featuring detailed profiles of each Provincial Minister and Head of Department, along with an overview of all 13 departments

Provincial Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

We bring you our Provincial Strategic Plan (PSP) for 2025 – 2030: the result of our engagement with you and your community, to make the Western Cape better for everyone!

Read the PSP here

Supporting greater energy and water resilience for businesses in the Western Cape

An open call to local businesses to access free green economy help desks to improve energy and water resilience

Build your Export Skills

Learn the essentials of exporting and unlock new markets for your business. Join the free Online Export Course and get export-ready

Apply for the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism invites applications for the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme. The fund application window is open!

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Services

We provide a range of services which cover the different sectors of our communities to assist in application requirements and processes across all audience categories, some of our services are easily accessible through our eService platforms.

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Arts, Culture, Heritage and Sport
Birth Certificates, Marriage and Death
Business, Industry and Tenders
Driving, transport and roads
Education and Learning
Environment and Nature
Events Portal
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Premier Alan Winde

Meet Alan Winde, the Premier of the Western Cape. Find out more about the Premier's background.

Meet the cabinet

This Cabinet has been carefully put together with the pledges of the WCG in mind.
The residents of our extraordinary province have given us the mandate to continue in office and keep working to improve their lives.

Livestreaming and videos

View our live streaming and existing videos.

View our videos

Provincial Gazettes

Keep up to date with the latest provincial gazettes. You can view current and past gazettes here.

Annual Publications

View our annual performance plans, strategies, and annual reports.

News and Media

News, speeches, news letters, notices and events

Departments

Western Cape Government 13 departments.

Jobs, Bursaries and Tenders

Search and find out how to apply for jobs and bursaries, and find out how to tender for government contracts.

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Whether you’re calling, visiting or connecting with us online, we’re ready to help you find what you’re looking for.

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