News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
Minister Fritz welcomes no bail for Quku’s alleged murderer
7 July 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the ruling not to grant bail to Lona Mzingeli (25) who is accused of murdering Amahle Quku (17). The matter was heard today amidst related protest action outside of Wynberg Court, calling for... Read More
WCG develops cultural and religious guide for managing Covid-19 fatalities
6 July 2020As the number of fatalities increase across the province due to COVID-19, the Western Cape Government through the Department of Local Government and in consultation with our Faith Based Organisations (FBO) Network and various stakeholders developed... Read More
MEC Fernandez welcomes the court ruling for re-opening of ECDs
6 July 2020The Provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez notes and welcomes the North Gauteng High Court ruling stating that all private and NGO-run Early Childhood Development Centres may re-open immediately. Read More
Taxi murders: Minister Madikizela meets taxi industry to resolve impasse
6 July 2020Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works I met with the leadership of the taxi industry this afternoon to resolve the ongoing taxi related murders that have flared up in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Maynier visits Grabouw, Overberg to oversee the Hotspot Strategy
3 July 2020On Wednesday, 1 July 2020, I visited Grabouw to meet with local mayors, the disaster management team (Joint Operations Centre - JOC), Joint District Approach (JDA) team, law enforcement, health officials, and other key provincial officials to engage... Read More
WCPO agrees to investigate secondary victimization
3 July 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the Western Cape Police Ombudsman (WCPO), Mr JJ Brand's investigation into cases of secondary victimization (SV). Read More
Spreading warmth this Mandela Day
3 July 2020In the lead up to Mandela Day on 18th July, there is an opportunity to focus our efforts to ensure our most vulnerable citizens can feel some “Madiba warmth” this winter. Read More
MEC Fernandez appeals to National DSD to announce opening dates for ECDs
2 July 2020The Provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez calls on the National Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu to announce a reopening date for Early Childhood Development centres as a matter of urgency, and to finalise the much... Read More
Appointment of Transnet Port Terminal Chief Executive welcomed
2 July 2020We welcome the appointment of Velile Dube as Chief Executive of Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) from 1 July. Velile Dube’s experience of the Cape Town environment will be valuable as we work together to address the significant operational challenges... Read More
Minister Fritz condemns conduct by CoCT law enforcement officers in Khayelitsha
2 July 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns the conduct of four City of Cape Town law enforcement officers in Khayelitsha yesterday, which infringed on the human dignity of a resident in the province. This conduct has no place in the... Read More
Minister Fritz consults with Khayelitsha FBOs on responding to Covid-19
2 July 2020Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, hosted a consultation with approximately 30 Faith Based Organisations (FBO) from Khayelitsha, Lingelethu West, Harare, Mfuleni and Kleinvlei. Read More
Minister Fritz condemns Philippi 2 shootings, killing 6
1 July 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has condemned in the strongest terms the two shooting incidents which were reported in Philippi East within the Nyanga Cluster yesterday, killing six people in total. Read More
More people occupy quarantine and isolation facilities
1 July 2020Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit Masiphumelele taxi rank
1 July 2020As part of Western Cape Government’s COVID-19 awareness campaign, the Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will tomorrow, Thursday 2 July 2020, visit Masiphumelele taxi rank near Fish Hoek and Kommetjie. Read More
Chrysalis Academy launches virtual photo album in youth month
30 June 2020Today, Chrysalis Academy launched its virtual and living photo album, marking its twentieth anniversary as we conclude youth month. Read More
DSD welcomes donations and provides additional support to old age homes
30 June 2020The Department of Social Development has ensured that 105 000 additional masks have reached various old age homes where the need is the greatest. This brings the total to 120 000 masks distributed to high risk groups, made possible by donations. Read More
Minister Kubayi-Ngubane to urgently confirm accommodation for leisure can open
30 June 2020The Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane needs to urgently confirm that accommodation for leisure at licensed and accredited establishments is permitted under Alert Level 3. Read More
Urgent intervention needed by Minister Pravin Gordhan at Port of Cape Town
29 June 2020The efficient and effective performance of the Port of Cape Town is critical to economic recovery and growth for the Western Cape. Read More
Chrysalis Academy to launch virtual photo album in youth month
29 June 2020Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, together with the CEO of Chrysalis Academy, Dr Lucille Meyer, and Chrysalis’ Head of Training, Janine Turner, will present the Academy's virtual photo album, marking its twentieth anniversary as... Read More
LEAP arrest 30 for possession of illicit substances and rail-related crime
29 June 2020LEAP arrest 30 for possession of illicit substances, rail-related crime & possession of ammunition and firearms Read More
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