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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

Minister Fernandez observes World NGO Day

26 February 2021

In observance of World NGO Day tomorrow 27 February 2021, I wish to pay tribute to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that provide quality services to the public on behalf of the Department, especially in this very difficult economic and social... Read More

Minister Marais' speech at Langa Pass Office Heritage site plaque unveiling

26 February 2021

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Provincial heritage site plaque unveiling: langa pass office 26 February 2021 Read More

Final call for ECD Stimulus Relief Fund applications

25 February 2021

The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is urging all Early Childhood Development (ECD) services and programmes who have not yet applied for the ECD Stimulus Relief Fund, to utilize this final opportunity to do so. Read More

Gugulethu Tragedy: Technical investigation findings and recommendations

25 February 2021

Gugulethu Tragedy: Minister Madikizela releases technical investigation findings and recommendations Read More

UPDATE: Increase in COVID19 recoveries across Old Age Homes

24 February 2021

As of 23 February 2021, the number of residents in old age homes, who have recovered from Covid-19 has increased to 2447. Read More

Minister Marais empowers Swartland sport clubs with much needed equipment

24 February 2021

As we safely move forward in the Western Cape, Minister Anroux Marais handed over much needed sport equipment to sport clubs in the Swartland Municipality at the Malmesbury Care Facility yesterday, 23 February 2021. Read More

Minister Madikizela to brief media following Gugulethu tragedy investigation

24 February 2021

Tomorrow, Thursday 25 February 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will brief the media on the findings of an investigation following the tragic death of four children who died Read More

Minister Meyer welcomes investigation into Colenso Farm by Department

24 February 2021

MINISTER MEYER WELCOMES INVESTIGATION INTO COLENSO FARM BY DEPARTMENT, REQUESTS PUBLIC PROTECTOR TO INVESTIGATE AGAIN Read More

Minister Ivan Meyer welcomes the conviction of Hillcrest farm attackers

23 February 2021

I congratulate the South African Police and the National Prosecuting Authority for the successful arrest, conviction, and sentencing of the attackers of Raymond O’Grady and his wife, Betty. Read More

Unemployment Stats: Encouraging signs of economic recovery in the Western Cape

23 February 2021

The Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released today (23 February 2021), reveals encouraging early signs of economic recovery with an increase in employment of 121 000 jobs in the last quarter in the Western Cape, the highest increase... Read More

Minister Marais celebrates International Mother Language Day

22 February 2021

Annually on 21 February we commemorate International Mother Language Day and in celebration, Minister Anroux Marais delivered the welcoming address at the Pan South African Language Board (PANSALB) and partners virtual conf Read More

Counselling available for matriculants

22 February 2021

Completing secondary education, commonly referred to as high school, signifies the transition of an important stage or occasion in an adolescent’s life. Read More

Deadline to apply for ECD Stimulus Relief Fund extended

22 February 2021

The Western Cape Department of Social Development welcomes the extension of the deadline to apply for the ECD Stimulus Relief Fund to Friday, 26 February 2021, and urges ECDs who have not yet applied, to make use of the opportunity to do so. Read More

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