Annually on 21 February we commemorate International Mother Language Day and in celebration, Minister Anroux Marais delivered the welcoming address at the Pan South African Language Board (PANSALB) and partners virtual conf Read More
Completing secondary education, commonly referred to as high school, signifies the transition of an important stage or occasion in an adolescent’s life. Read More
The Western Cape Department of Social Development welcomes the extension of the deadline to apply for the ECD Stimulus Relief Fund to Friday, 26 February 2021, and urges ECDs who have not yet applied, to make use of the opportunity to do so. Read More
The Western Cape Department of Social Development welcomes the extension of the deadline to apply for the ECD Stimulus Relief Fund to Friday, 26 February 2021, and urges ECDs who have not yet applied, to make use of the opportunity to do so. Read More
Tomorrow, Tuesday 23 February 2021, at 11h30, Minister Debbie Schäfer will visit Elswood Sekondêr for the release of the 2020 candidate and school NSC results. There will be opportunities for photographs and interviews, subject to strict Covid-19... Read More
In celebration of International Mother Language Day commemorated yesterday, Minister Marais, today, launched the very first isiXhosa Netball Rulebook, the third code to be published in the Western Cape, following chess and Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 15 - 21 February 2021 Read More
Over the last few days, the Western Cape Department of Health has commenced with its vaccine rollout at three sites, Groote Schuur Hospital, Tygerberg Hospital and Khayelitsha Hospital. Read More
Living with a chronic illness especially during the COVID-19 pandemic has been quite overwhelming and feelings of fear and anxiety slowly settle in when encountering people in public spaces or shopping centres. Read More
The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is deeply concerned that murders in the Western Cape have increased by 11.2% compared to the previous quarter for the period of October to December 2020. Read More
This afternoon, Minister Angie Motshekga announced the results of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations for 2020. I congratulate all learners who achieved their matric under difficult circumstances and amid great uncertainty. Read More
Prof. Ivan Joubert, Head of the Critical Care Unit at Groote Schuur Hospital, became the first frontline healthcare worker at the hospital to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. His vaccine was administered by the hospital’s Head of... Read More
Please note the following in preparation for the release of the 2020 NSC results. Monday 22 February 2021: Read More
When Sr Milanie Bennett from Khayelitsha District Hospital completed her vaccinator training, she did not know that she will make history by administering the first COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa. Read More
My recent visit to the farmer, Ivan Cloete, highlights the National Government’s mismanagement of land reform in South Africa. Read More
On Friday 19 February 2021 Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers, and Executive Mayor, Ald. Read More
Speech by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works 18 February 2021 Read More
I have written to the National Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, urging her Department to extend the closing date for the applications for Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres and programmes that wish to apply for the Early... Read More
The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that Lieutenant General Yolisa Mogkabudi (née Matakata), will be stepping down from her role as the Western Cape’s Provincial Commissioner. Read More
Honourable Speaker, Honourable Premier and Cabinet Colleagues, Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Community of Genadendal, Special Guests, NGOs and community leaders, Read More