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Coronavirus and vaccine rollout update by Acting Premier Bonginkosi Madikizela

15 March 2021

As of 1pm on 15 March, the Western Cape has 2717 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 277 617 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 263 542 recoveries. A total of 24 865 out of the 25 960 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, had been... Read More

Acting Premier Bonginkosi Madikizela sends condolences to the Royal Family

12 March 2021

Western Cape Acting Premier Bonginkosi Madikizela extends his condolences to the Royal Family of His Majesty King Zwelithini. Read More

Coronavirus and vaccine rollout update by Acting Premier Bonginkosi Madikizela

12 March 2021

As of 1pm on 12 March, the Western Cape has 2799 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 277 311 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 263 178 recoveries. A total of 23 130 out of the 25 960 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, had been... Read More

'Tik', Cannabis, Alcohol and Heroin remain primary substances of use

11 March 2021

The latest Phase 47 report (2021) compiled by the South African Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (SACENDU) reveals that in the Western Cape, the primary substances of use reported by 37 specialist treatment centres/programmes participating... Read More

Coronavirus and vaccine rollout update by Acting Premier Bonginkosi Madikizela

11 March 2021

Update on the coronavirus and vaccine rollout by Acting Premier Bonginkosi Madikizela - 11 March 2021 Read More

Coronavirus and vaccine rollout update by Acting Premier Bonginkosi Madikizela

10 March 2021

As of 1pm on 10 March, the Western Cape has 2859 active Covid-19 infections with a total of 276 882 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 262 704 recoveries. A total of 19 879 out of the 25 960 vaccines received to date as part of the Sisonke trial, had been... Read More

Minister Marais presents R2.6m netball facility funding to municipalities

8 March 2021

As we gear up to host the 2023 Netball World Cup in the Western Cape, Minister Anroux Marais officially presented ceremonial cheques to municipalities to upgrade netball facilities in their respective regions. Read More

Freedom Square in Bonteheuwel to receive provincial heritage site plaque

8 March 2021

Minister Anroux Marais will officially unveil the Provincial Heritage Site plaque at the Freedom Square in Bonteheuwel on Monday, 08 March. Read More

Freedom Square in Bonteheuwel officially declared a Provincial Heritage Site

8 March 2021

Today, 8 March 2021, Minister Anroux Marais officially unveiled the Provincial Heritage Site plaque at the Freedom Square in Bonteheuwel. Read More

UPDATE: National GBV Command Call Centre Festive Season Report

4 March 2021

The implementation of the various alert level restrictions by the National Government to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during the festive season, in particular, has made access to support services for women experiencing gender-based... Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Madikizela launch Blue Dot Taxi Service Pilot

4 March 2021

Joint media release by Premier Alan Winde and Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela   Read More

Support available to help businesses stay open and keep operating safely

3 March 2021

With the move to Alert Level 1 this week we appeal to all employers and employees to please continue to adhere to the critical safety measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace.  Read More

Minister Fritz to deploy 44 peace and traffic officers

3 March 2021

Minister Fritz to deploy 44 peace and traffic officers to Breede Valley and Langeberg Municipalities Read More

DCAS Year Beyond programme equips youth with skills to start work experience

3 March 2021

Tomorrow, 04 March 2021, Minister Anroux Marais will officially congratulate and send off the Year Beyond Data cohort who successfully completed their career-readine Read More

Procurement Disclosure Report reveals R1,92 billion spent on Covid-19

2 March 2021

We are pleased to publish the eighth edition of the Procurement Disclosure Report by Provincial Treasury which affirms our commitment to transparency and clean government in the Western Cape. Read More

UPDATE: SASSA Temporary Disability Grant deadline is looming

2 March 2021

On Monday 01 March 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, met with SASSA regarding the 53 000 Temporary Disability Grants (TDGs) and Care Dependency Grants that were suspended by the national agency, affecting... Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Madikizela to launch Blue Dot Taxi Pilot Project

2 March 2021

Premier Alan Winde together with Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will on Thursday 4 March 2020, launch the Blue Dot Taxi pilot project at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell. Read More

Minister Fritz to conduct oversight at Mitchells Plain SAPS

1 March 2021

Minister Fritz to conduct oversight at Mitchells Plain SAPS following mass shootings Read More

Minister Fritz conducts urgent visit to Mitchells Plain SAPS

1 March 2021

Minister Fritz conducts urgent visit to Mitchells Plain SAPS, visits families of deceased following mass shootings Read More

Red Tape Reduction Unit saves project and supports jobs in the Western Cape

26 February 2021

Yesterday (25 February 2021), I met with representatives from De Beers Marine to hear how our Red Tape Reduction Unit had assisted a major maintenance project for the Gariep mining vessel that created jobs and brought investment into the economy in... Read More

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