News and Speeches Archive
R88.815 million assistance to municipalities to address loadshedding
28 February 2023Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning together with Premier Allan Winde today presented a symbolic cheque to Western Cape mayors at the Premier’s Coordination Forum held in Cape Town. Read More
Employment up by 330 000 and unemployment down by 129 000 in the Western Cape
28 February 2023I am elated that employment statistics in the Western Cape increased by 330 000 year-on-year, representing an increase of 14.7%. Read More
Meeting with GABS executives to discuss public transport challenges
28 February 2023Media Release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More
South Africa bleeding Veterinarians
28 February 2023According to a recent South African Veterinary Association report, over 50% of South Africa's young veterinarians want to leave. Economic and safety concerns have been advanced as one reason for their decision to emigrate. Read More
Congratulations to our history-making Momentum Proteas
27 February 2023The South African Women’s Cricket team made history this weekend by becoming the first SA team to progress to the final of a Cricket World Cup. Although they ended in second place after a tough match against Australia, we are so proud of what they... Read More
Premier to push for targeted, transparent Energy State of Disaster at PCC
27 February 2023Media release: Premier to push for targeted, transparent Energy State of Disaster at PCC with clear accountability Read More
World NGO Day
27 February 2023Today marks World NGO Day, and so we salute the work done by the 1 131 organisations funded by the Department of Social Development, and many more who provide social welfare and community development services. Read More
Mitchells Plain Social housing project nearing completion
24 February 2023The formalisation of Social Housing Norms & Standards could not have come at a better time for the Western Cape rental property market, as the Regent Villas Social Housing project nears completion. The Regent Villas Extension 1 project is... Read More
Premier commends former Eskom CEO & wishes him well
23 February 2023Media release: Premier commends former Eskom CEO & wishes him well Premier Alan Winde has expressed his dismay at Andre de Ruyter’s immediate termination as Eskom’s Group Chief Executive. Read More
Premier welcomes Presidential Proclamation over new WCG Departments
23 February 2023Joint media release: Premier welcomes Presidential Proclamation over establishment of Western Cape Departments of Infrastructure & Mobility Read More
Ensure your children are vaccinated against measles
23 February 2023As the number of laboratory-confirmed measles cases continues to increase in the country, the Western Cape Department of Health urges parents and caregivers to vaccinate their children against measles. It is a preventable disease. Read More
SASSA meeting provides valuable insights
22 February 2023I welcome and appreciate the transparent way in which Western Cape and national management from SASSA responded to concerns the provincial Department of Social Development team and I raised during a long-anticipated meeting yesterday. Read More
Minister Allen to embark on West Coast district safety initiatives
22 February 2023Tomorrow, 23 February 2023, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, will embark on various safety initiatives in parts of the West Coast District. These include the following: Read More
Premier appeals to Finance Minister to be bold
22 February 2023Media release: Premier appeals to Finance Minister to be bold & give local governments, small businesses & citizens monetary support for renewable energy transition Read More
Premier cautiously welcomes renewable energy tax incentives
22 February 2023Joint media release: Premier cautiously welcomes tax incentives for businesses & individuals announced in Budget 2023 to help ease energy crisis Read More
Premier and Mobility Minister establish taxi task team as stay away is withdrawn
21 February 2023Joint media release: Premier and Mobility Minister establish taxi task team as stay away withdrawn Read More
Emerging farmers and agri worker inspire hope
21 February 2023Four fruit farmers, Andreas Klaase, Belinda Williams, Debrah Theunissen, Liza Ambraal and the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Award winner, Nigel Klaasen, have just returned from a market access capacity building tour to the Netherlands and attending... Read More
NICD declares a measles outbreak in Western Cape following spike in cases
21 February 2023The Western Cape Department of Health notes today’s alert by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) to declare a measles outbreak in the Cape Metro district. Read More
Premier welcomes new Mobility Minister to his Cabinet
20 February 2023Joint media release: Premier welcomes new Mobility Minister to his Cabinet Premier Alan Winde has appointed Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) Member Ricardo Mackenzie as the Western Cape’s new Mobility Minister. Read More
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