News and Speeches
WCG mourns the loss of a champion of the arts sector, Anele Maki
23 December 2021The Western Cape Government is saddened at the news of the death Mr Anele Maki, a passionate supporter of the arts in the country. Read More
WCG mourns the loss of an industry giant, Herman Binge
22 December 2021The Western Cape Government is saddened at the news of the death of film producer and director Herman Binge late last week. Read More
Together let’s prevent land invasions
22 December 2021Today, I make a concerted appeal to all citizens of the Western Cape, to ensure that no land invasions attempts are allowed to occur across this Province. Read More
Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) - Possible Service Pressure Alert
22 December 2021The Western Cape Government Health’s (WCGH’s) Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) are proactively informing the public of potential delays in delivery due to service pressure. FPS is currently experiencing high case load admissions which is further... Read More
Don't invite COVID-19 for Christmas
20 December 2021The Western Cape is now in the fourth wave of COVID-19 with infections rapidly increasing every day. Read More
87 traffic officers graduate from Gene Louw Traffic College
15 December 2021After an arduous 12 months of training, 87 newly qualified traffic officers graduated at a ceremony held on 13 December 2021 at Gene Louw Traffic College (GLTC) in Cape Town. Read More
Provincial Sport Legends officially acknowledged by Minister Marais
15 December 2021Today, 15 December 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, honoured 18 sporting legends at an award ceremony in Paarl. Read More
Minister Marais' Provincial Sport Legends Award ceremony speech
15 December 2021Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Provincial Sport Legends Award Ceremony speech Wednesday, 15 December 2021 Good morning, goeiemôre, molweni nonke, Read More
Minister Marais to honour 18 provincial Sport Legends
14 December 2021Tomorrow, 15 December 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will honour 18 sporting legends at an award ceremony in Paarl. Read More
Social Development services are available during Festive Season
14 December 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) wishes to alert the public that all services will remain largely uninterrupted during the upcoming Festive Season. Read More
End of year message from Minister Schäfer
14 December 2021As schools close on Wednesday 15 December, we reflect on the 2021 academic year, which got off to a bumpy start with delayed reopening. Read More
Forest Village housing development creates over 1 100 local job opportunities
14 December 2021The Forest Village Housing Development in Eersteriver, has created 1 155 local job opportunities, since the project commenced in January 2016. Read More
An early Christmas gift for the residents of Lamberts Bay
14 December 2021On Monday 13, December, 45 deserving and qualifying beneficiaries in Lamberts Bay received early Christmas gifts, when the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers handed over the keys to their brand-new homes. Read More
Minister Simmers to hand over houses in Lamberts Bay
13 December 2021Tomorrow, 13 December 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Tertuis Simmers, will ensure that 45 deserving and qualifying beneficiaries in Lamberts Bay live in improved conditions, by handing over their houses. Read More
Upward adjustment of Human Settlement budget a boost for affordable housing
13 December 2021The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements’ (WCDoHS) budget for the 2021/22 financial year has been adjusted upwards by R 57, 088 million. This means our overall budget increases from R 2, 353 billion to R 2, 410 billion. Read More
Closure of Athlone Stadium walk-through 15 December 2021
13 December 2021The Western Cape Government’s Athlone Vaccination Centre of Hope situated at Athlone Stadium will be closing its 40 vaccination booths at the walk-through section on Wednesday 15 December 2021. Read More
No losses incurred by Provincial Department of Human Settlements 2020/21 audit
13 December 2021The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) incurred no losses in its 2020/21 financial year audit outcomes. This means that not a single cent of the public purse has been used in a fraudulent manner or for self-enrichment by any... Read More
Traffic Officer Graduation - Live Broadcast
10 December 2021Join us with a live broadcast of our Traffic Officer Graduation, 2021. The proceedings will start at 11:00 on 13 December 2021. Read More
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