News and Speeches Archive
Minister Nomafrench Mbombo joins the celebrations of 130 years of Valkenberg
20 October 2022“Mental Health is everybody’s business” On Wednesday, 19 October 2022, Minister Dr. Nomafrench Mbombo in collaboration with the Valkenberg Hospital Facility Board and hospital management celebrated 130 years of Valkenberg Hospital. Read More
WCG hosts Provincial Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Summit
20 October 2022The Western Cape Government (WCG) hosted its Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Summit today to report on the progress made in this sector, and to give civil society a platform to make inputs ahead of the Presidential Summit next month. Read More
Premier & Minister Mitchell cycle to promote safer mobility
20 October 2022Joint media release: Premier Winde and Minister Mitchell cycle to promote safer mobility Read More
Pinelands North PS does the WC proud in the World’s Best School competition
19 October 2022Pinelands North Primary School has placed in the top 3 of the World’s Best School Prize, awarded by T4 Education. Read More
Learner, school and NGO wins in #LightsOnAfterSchool poster competition
19 October 2022On Wednesday, 19 October 2022, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Youth and After School Programme Office, in partnership with Community Chest of the Western Cape and the Learning Trust, facilitated a poster competition in... Read More
End to Transnet strike by UNTU is good news for economy
18 October 2022I welcome the news that the United National Transport Union (UNTU) has agreed to a wage settlement, as proposed by Transnet and facilitated by the Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), yesterday evening. Read More
Media alert: World’s Best School Prizes - Announcement of the top school
18 October 2022Tomorrow, T4 Education in partnership with Templeton World Charity Foundation, Accenture and American Express, will b Read More
DSD Presents 2021/22 Annual Report to Standing Committee
18 October 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development presented its 2021/22 annual report to the standing committee in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament this morning, highlighting several achievements in prioritising the wellbeing and dignity of... Read More
Minister Simmers meets UN Habitat Executive Director Ms Maimunah Moh’d Sharif
18 October 2022Western Cape Government assures UN Habitat Executive Director Ms Maimunah Moh’d Sharif of its commitment to Affordable Housing Read More
Transnet Strike:12 000 jobs on the line in the Western Cape berry industry
17 October 2022Over 12 000 jobs in the berry industry in the Western Cape, which include 4 000 permanent jobs and 8 000 seasonal jobs, are on the line should the ongoing Transnet strike not be urgently resolved. Read More
Food gardens give households affordable access to food, dignity and wellbeing
14 October 2022On Sunday, 16 October 2022, the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organisation and the rest of the world commemorate World Food Day. According to the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, World Food Day is about placing the focus... Read More
Western Cape Government recognises International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
14 October 2022The Western Cape like provinces and regional governments across the world needs to build resilience and disaster preparedness in the face of our current reality of climate change, global instability, rapid urbanisation, and the South African catastro Read More
Summer loading… Get vaxxed and relax!
14 October 2022With summer fast approaching and so many things to still take care of, the Western Cape Department of Health, through its Vaxi Taxi, wants to lighten your load. Read More
Western Cape Government recognises International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
14 October 2022Western Cape Government recognises International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction as an opportunity to renew local disaster preparedness. Read More
Community Safety to host Rural Safety Summit in Garden Route Municipality
14 October 2022On 17 and 18 October 2022, the Department of Community Safety will host its third District Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities (RSSaPNP) engagement in the Garden Route District Municipality. Read More
Department of Local Government rolls out district-based councillor training
14 October 2022On Tuesday, 04 October 2022, the Department of Local Government launched their annual Councillor Seasonal Schools in George. The learning opportunity is a collaborative and co-funded initiative between the Department of Local Government, Hanns... Read More
Cultural Affairs Awards celebrate those who bring hope across sectors
13 October 2022On Wednesday, 12 October 2022, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted the Read More
Celebration as new Perivale Primary School buildings are opened
13 October 2022This morning we celebrated the opening of the new Perivale Primary School buildings in Lotus River, and officially welcomed teachers and learners to the beautiful, state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities. Read More
September sees LEAP Officers secure over 550 arrests
13 October 2022Between 5 September 2022 and 2 October 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have continued to make steady strides in removing criminals off the streets. Read More
Wreath laying ceremony
12 October 2022On 10 October 2022, the Chief Directorate: Traffic Management chose to honour officials who had passed away while in service. Read More
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