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Western Cape Government launches R5 million Tourism Challenge Fund

4 May 2023

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) is excited to announce the launch of the first ever Growth for Jobs Tourism Challenge Fund, and requests organisations implementing tourism development projects or programmes in the... Read More

Minister Marais congratulates Tygerberg Children’s Choir on international win

3 May 2023

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, has congratulated the Tygerberg Children’s Choir (TCC) on their incredible success at the Hull International Choir Competition, which was held in the United Kingdom from 27 April to 1 May... Read More

58% of e-visas rejected because date of travel already passed

3 May 2023

In the National Council of Provinces, the National Department of Home Affairs has revealed that of the 6 329 e-visas it rejected, 3 687 (58%) were rejected as a result of the date of travel already having passed. Read More

Reduce your risk to major health problems by quitting tobacco

1 May 2023

Healthcare workers who are putting their health first by quitting to smoke urge the community to do the same ahead of World No Tobacco Day (31 May).   Read More

South Africa's oldest hospital to receive new APU, upgraded theatres and more

26 April 2023

With almost R150 million of infrastructure projects currently in progress, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo had an opportunity to inspect the construction of the new Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) at the New Somerset Hospital, as well as the upgrades being... Read More

Vaccination gives every child the chance at a healthy life

25 April 2023

Too many children in the Western Cape are being left without protection against measles and other preventable diseases. As a result, the risk of large outbreaks has increased. Read More

Mobility Minister launches Online Portal for Public Transport Licensing

24 April 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Metro federations granted funding for sporting activities

20 April 2023

On Wednesday, 19 April 2023, Minister Anroux Marais and Head of Department for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Guy Redman, handed over funding to sporting fe Read More

Mobility Minister thanks road users following 30.5% reduction in fatalities over

14 April 2023

I am pleased to announce a 30.5% reduction in traffic fatalities across the Western Cape over the April long weekend compared to the same period in 2022, with a massive 44.5% reduction on provincial routes and an 11.1% reduction on municipal routes. Read More

We welcome the full return of the Two Oceans Marathon

13 April 2023

Joint media release by Minister Anroux Marais and Minister Mireille Wenger: We welcome the full return of the Two Oceans marathon events this weekend   Read More

Long Weekend Road Safety Operation – Thursday 6 April 2023

5 April 2023

Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie will join Provincial Traffic Services during an operation to wish travellers a safe journey during the April Holiday long weekend. Read More

Mobility Minister emphasises personal responsibility to prevent road crashes

5 April 2023

Mobility Minister emphasises personal responsibility to prevent road crashes this weekend Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Movement on the Central Line thanks to intergovernmental collaboration

4 April 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Holiday Road Safety Plan launched with free vehicle fitness testing

3 April 2023

Today, we launched the Holiday Road Safety Plan at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell. The school holiday has started and many families are preparing to travel. Read More

Free vehicle fitness testing by Provincial Traffic Services ahead of Easter

31 March 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Three dagga busts by Provincial Traffic Services in one week

30 March 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' 2023/24 financial year budget speech

29 March 2023

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais 2023/24 DCAS budget appropriation speech 29 March 2023 Honourable Speaker Premier Read More

Mobility Budget 2023 - Hitting the Ground Running

29 March 2023

Speech by Minister Ricardo Mackenzie at the Read More

Minister Marais congratulates WC athletes on SA Sport awards wins

26 March 2023

The Western Cape Government is very proud to congratulate three of the nominees from the Western Cape who walked away as winners in their respective categories at the SA Sport Awards last night.   Read More

Minister Anroux Marais commends referee Zoe Naude on milestone for female sport

24 March 2023

The Western Cape Government congratulates rugby referee Zoe Naude on being the first South African (SA) female referee to be chosen to officiate at the Tag Rugby World Cup which will be held in Ireland in August this year.   Read More

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