News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
WCG welcomes the corporatisation of Transnet National Ports Authority
22 June 2021We welcome President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the Port of Cape Town today (22 June 2021), which we previously requested, and his announcement that Transnet National Ports Authority will be corporatised and established as an independ Read More
Western Cape Government observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
15 June 2021Today, 15 June 2021, is recognised as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This day is observed to raise awareness of the harm and distress deliberately caused against senior citizens in society. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz meets with family of Sinovuyo Magatya
11 June 2021The fight against GBV continues: Minister Albert Fritz meets with family of Sinovuyo Magatya Read More
WCG calls for information on renewable energy projects to beat load shedding
11 June 2021We are pleased to announce the publishing of a Request for Information (RFI) for our Municipal Energy Resilience (MER) Project, calling on all potential private and public sector organisations, including Western Cape municipalities, to provide... Read More
100MW generation threshold a big leap forward for energy resilience in the WC
10 June 2021We welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa today (10 June 2021) that Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act will be amended to increase the licensing threshold for embedded generation projects from 1 MW to 100 MW. Read More
Youth Month: Young people remain key to social development
10 June 2021The month of June, Youth Month, has traditionally been associated with mass gatherings amongst young people in the form of dialogues, discussions, conferences and engagements, where Government and stakeholders bring together youth, from various... Read More
Minister Marais mourns the loss of stage and screen icon Shaleen Surtie-Richards
7 June 2021It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of one of our country’s biggest names in the acting industry: the legendary Shaleen Surtie-Richards. Read More
UPDATE: COVID-19 vaccination rollout programme at old age homes continues
7 June 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is pleased to report that the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out programme continues to make steady progress at old age homes in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Marais attends training camp showcasing youth talent and leadership
7 June 2021Launching Youth Month activities for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), Minister Marias attended the last of seven 3-day training workshops for 550 youth on the Read More
Counselling and psycho-social support for vulnerable children
4 June 2021Counselling and psycho-social support are hugely beneficial for both young children and adolescents. Both practices provide help and support to young children, who have experienced trauma, and those children who are experiencing a dysfunctional or... Read More
Private sector partnerships with government a boost for vaccination rollout
3 June 2021Today (03 June, 2021) I joined Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, to visit one of the Shoprite stores that have partnered with the City of Cape Town to create awareness of the Covid-19... Read More
#LetsDoThis: Minister Albert Fritz gets the jab
3 June 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is happy to announce that he has received his vaccination shot. He has again appealed to all neighbourhood watches and community policing forums to engage community members on getting registered... Read More
Child Protection Services for Children with Disabilities remain a priority
2 June 2021As we continue to recognise Child Protection Week, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is reminding the public that her Department offers a basket of specialised child protection services for children with... Read More
DCAS to submit reviewed Western Cape initiation risk adjusted plan
1 June 2021On 24 March 2021, while under Alert Level 1, the Cabinet of the Western Cape had taken the decision to lift the suspension on initiation practices in the province as from 1 June 2021, subject to: Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes Launch of National Child Protection Week
31 May 2021The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week, which takes place from Sunday, 30 May to 6 June 2021. Read More
World Foster Day presents opportunity to partner with DSD
31 May 2021In observance of World Foster Day which is recognised annually on 31 May, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is encouraging residents who meet the criteria to consider becoming either foster or safety parents. Read More
Minister Marais to join Adidas Run For The Oceans campaign against plastic waste
28 May 2021Tomorrow, 29 May 2021, in a bid to end plastic waste, Minister Anroux Marais will join adidas for a 5km walk as part the global sustainability campaign: Run For The Oceans. Read More
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