We are pleased to inform the citizens in the Cape Metropole that the emergency line, 10177, has been restored. Clients requiring emergency medical assistance can again dial this number. We thank you for your support while the line was restored Read More
Media release by Premier Alan Winde in response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address Read More
On Thursday, 10 February 2022 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) welcomed the new Western Cape Language C Read More
A year after her successful heart transplant, Parusia Muhigirwa (13), is full of smiles and shares her experience of her first year’s experience with a new heart as part of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. Read More
The Port of Cape Town continues to face multiple challenges including insufficient infrastructure investment and poor maintenance, causing significant inefficiencies, and compromising economic growth and job creation in the Western Cape. Read More
Media release by Premier Alan Winde on engagement with Velddrif Business Chamber ahead of SOPA Read More
It is with deep regret that I must inform the public that there will be further delays regarding the finalisation of payments of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Stimulus Relief Fund to those eligible ECD centres that are still waiting to... Read More
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport piloted a new Christmas Holiday Programme over this past December and January. Read More
Media accreditation and access to Livestream for the hybrid Official Opening of the Provincial Parliament and the State of the Province Address Read More
Media release by Premier Alan Winde ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address Read More
Since 2019, when the first beneficiaries took occupancy of their homes in the Forest Village Development in Eersteriver, 2 755 residents have already received their title deeds. Read More
On Friday (4 February 2022), we held ou Read More
Even if younger persons are not at risk for severe COVID-19 illness, the risk remains of getting it and spreading it. Read More
Media Release: Premier Winde visits roadblock along R27 on the West Coast ahead of the Official Opening of Parliament and the State of the Province Address Read More
Annually, international congenital heart defects (CHD) awareness week is celebrated from 7 to 14 February. Read More
The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is calling upon society to join hands in the fight to protect our province’s children who continue to fall prey to various forms of violence and abuse. Read More
Earlier this month, I announced the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Southern Cape, one in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay and the other in Thembalethu, George. Read More
Today, 4 February 2022, is World Cancer Day, a global initiative that aims to reduce the global cancer burden. Western Cape Government Health is committed to saving lives of preventable deaths by raising awareness and education about the global... Read More
About vaccines and boosters and why they are important. What is a booster shot and what does it mean? Read More