News and Speeches
Minister Marais welcomes progress on Murraysburg murder case
28 August 2024Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the progress made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the robbery, arson and murder case in which two people died in the Karoo town of Murraysburg... Read More
Premier & Minister welcome policing Memorandum of Understanding
28 August 2024Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais welcomed the intended signing of the policing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Western Cape Government (WCG), national government, and... Read More
We will fight for our teachers
28 August 2024Yesterday, our Head of Department, Brent Walters, wrote to schools to inform them that, due to severe budget cuts, we will not be able to maintain the current number of educator posts in the Western Cape. Read More
Child Safety Month: Children need your help to prevent burn injuries
27 August 2024In August, Child Safety Month, the Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness and its partners appeal to adults to take precautions to reduce the risk of burn injuries. Read More
Minister addresses French and German business chambers
27 August 2024On 26 August 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, addressed the German and French Chambers’s joint business networking event in Cape Town. Read More
Celebrating empowerment: Western Cape Women Entrepreneur Awards 2024
27 August 2024The Western Cape Department of Agriculture proudly hosted the 2024 Women Entrepreneur Awards (WEA) on August 13th at the Stellenbosch Town Hall. Read More
Celebrating excellence in healthcare: Dr Anita Parbhoo proudly honoured
26 August 2024Celebrating excellence in healthcare: Dr Anita Parbhoo proudly honoured with Jakes Gerwel Award Read More
Overstrand municipality takes a stand against human trafficking
26 August 2024On 26 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, joined Overstrand Municipality Mayor Annelie Rabie and NGO A21 at a trafficking in persons awareness event in Hermanus. Read More
Progress on Malmesbury Bypass Project
26 August 2024Progress on Malmesbury Bypass Project Continues with Site Visit from Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister Tertuis Simmers Read More
Celebrating teaching excellence with the winners of the WC PTA
25 August 2024Last night, I had the pleasure of hosting the Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards for 2024, now in their 24th year. These awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible work that teachers in our public schools do every day. Read More
Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting
25 August 2024On Wednesday, 21 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Read More
Update on MR310 flood damage repairs
24 August 2024Provincial Minister Simmers Visits Citrusdal to provide update on MR310 flood damage repairs Read More
Climate Change mitigation initiatives ensure food security and job opportunities
23 August 2024“Climate change is real and severely impacts the agricultural sector,” said Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, during the debate on the climate crisis in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on... Read More
A second chance at life: Organ donation transforms lives in the Western Cape
23 August 2024Organ donation is the process of giving an organ or a part of an organ to someone who needs it to survive or improve the quality of their life. Organ donation and transplantation is more than just a medical procedure; it’s a remarkable gift of life. Read More
Department of Local Government Long Service Awards 2024
23 August 2024The Department of Local Government hosted its Long Service Awards on 23 August 2024 at the Cape Town Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre. Read More
Direct export of horses to the EU resumes after 14 years, a boost for jobs
22 August 2024Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the news that the export of thoroughbred horses from South Africa to the EU has resumed after a 14-year absence. Read More
Update on progress of repairs to MR310 (R303) following flood damage
22 August 2024On Saturday, 24 August 2024, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will provide an important update to the media regarding the ongoing repairs to the MR310 (R303). Read More
Minister Marais welcomes additional police deployments against extortion
21 August 2024Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the announcement by national Police Minister Senzo Mchunu that additional police officers will be deployed to the Eastern Cape to specifically combat... Read More
Premier chairs first Premier’s Coordinating Forum of current term in office
21 August 2024On Tuesday, 20 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF), the first of his current term in office. Read More
WCDoA gives R14,98 million to Citrusdal Water Users Association
20 August 2024On Saturday, 17 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, handed over R14.98 m to the Citrusdal Water Users Association. Read More
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