The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have once again been actively ensuring that criminals are removed from communities where they are deployed. Since inception 30 873 arrests have been made to 28 April 2024. Read More
Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government again urges President not to sign NHI Bill into law until major Constitutional amendments are made Read More
The South African economy can be significantly boosted, and the growth of start-ups and the private sector – through businesses big and small – that create vital jobs, catalysed through two regulatory reforms: lifting exchange controls on the offshor Read More
Safety efforts in the Matzikama municipal area have now been strengthened with the graduation of 15 Peace Officers (POs), which occurred in Vredendal this past Thursday. Read More
Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme recipient Allison Klaason graduated with a civil engineering degree in December 2023. Read More
Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government SMME Booster Fund supported 205 businesses, enabling almost 800 jobs in just one year Read More
"Western Cape, you absolute beauty! Our province continues to shine as a destination in high demand. Tourist arrivals to Cape Town by air recorded a remarkable 16% year-on-year increase between January and March 2024, reaching 336,268 visitors. Read More
Statement by Minister Tertuis Simmers: Dispelling claims of underspending by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Read More
On Thursday, 09 May 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited George to check in with social workers from the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD). Read More
Media Release: Premier provides update on emergency and disaster management operation at site of collapsed building in George Read More
Joint Media Release: WC Government sounds alarm as Port of Cape Town fails to meet own recovery targets Read More
The online window for late applications for Grade 1 and 8 in 2025 closes on 12 May 2024, and we urge parents to ensure that they apply as soon as possible. Read More
Chairperson, District and Municipal Managers, municipal and sector officials guest speakers and colleagues - all protocol observed, I extend a warm welcome to you all at the launch of our first QMIPF session. The first session will take course over... Read More
The Department of Local Government through its Municipal Infrastructure directorate will host a three-day workshop aimed at enhancing infrastructure planning and development within Western Cape Municipalities. Read More
The Department of Local Government, in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) , Western Cape South African Local Government and Association (SALGA) ,and the Western Cape Local Government Sector Education and Training... Read More
Cutting-edge unit donation to enhance community oral healthcare, dental education Read More
Media Release: Premier expresses his deep gratitude to all those helping with the rescue response to collapsed building incident in George Read More
Despite the difficult fiscal and economic situation the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) finds itself in – as all other departments within the Western Cape Government (WCG) – we continue prioritising the provision of statutory... Read More
Fifteen arrests by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units. The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, are continuing to... Read More
Minister Simmers hands over 600 title deeds to beneficiaries in Overstrand Municipality Read More