Authorities remain on high alert as cold and wet weather persist. Two further cold fronts are expected to make landfall between Saturday and Sunday (13-14 July). Read More
The YearBeyond Annual Youth Conference, hosted by the provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will take place at the University of the Western Cape from 12-14 July 2024. Read More
Over the last two years, essential renovations have taken place at the Horizon Secure Care Centre with the Western Cape Department of Social Development making a total capital investment of R138 million. Read More
In observing World Population Day, the Western Cape Department of Social Development calls on all residents to help support and care for the growing elderly population in the province. Read More
Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, is inviting nominations for eligible residents to serve on newly constituted boards and committees, for the period 2024-2027. Read More
Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Calls for Decentralisation of Emergency Housing Fund. Read More
Following a meeting with Provincial Disaster Risk Management, a decision has been made to continue the closure of schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg districts on Friday, 12 July 2024. Read More
Media Release: Western Cape disaster management agencies and other stakeholders remain on high alert amid severe weather Read More
The Western Cape Government takes note of the South African Weather Service’s latest impact warning, which is a Level 8 warning for disruptive ra Read More
It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has heard of the passing of Charles Jongbloed, a legend who was a true champion for football. Read More
In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and after extensive consultation with the Provincial Disaster Risk Management Centre and the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a decision has been taken to close schools in certain districts in the... Read More
Frank van der Horst, the former President of the South African Council on Sport (SACOS), sadly passed away on Monday, 8 July 2024. Read More
Media Release: Premier provides update on severe weather lashing the Western Cape Read More
Joint statement by Anroux Marais, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, and Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security in the City of Cape Town, on 08 July 2024. Read More
Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, applauds the successes achieved by the Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) in the month of June. Read More
Be the voice of your community! Want to make a difference as a voice for your community? Then you are invited to serve as a clinic committee / hospital board member and represent your health facility and community. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department welcomes its learners, staff and teachers back to school today. Read More
On Saturday, 6 July 2024, ‘Oom Jannie’ Malherbe, at the age of 84, successfully finished his 51st Berg River Canoe Marathon. He is now tied with the record holder for the most finishes, Giel van Deventer, who sadly passed away in 2022. Read More
The Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) received reports from the various Read More
The Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) this morning received feedback after the first of several cold fronts made landfall early on Sunday. Several fronts are expected to impact the weather in the Western Cape until next week Friday, 12... Read More