Media release: Western Cape and Germany strengthen relations to end load shedding. Read More
Through our surveillance system, the Western Cape Department of Health has picked up a marked increase in pertussis cases (or whooping cough) in the province. Read More
“Contracts are in place to secure specialised aerial and ground support for firefighting this summer in the Western Cape,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said during a fire... Read More
Joint media release: Increased levels of load shedding are being monitored, but are having an impact on government services. Read More
In response to the call for comment on the recently released “pre-draft” ‘South African Shipping Bill’, published under Government Notice 1376 in Government Gazette, I have indicated to the National Government that the Western Cape does not support t Read More
This week, a very successful National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam session comes to a close in the Western Cape. Read More
Sport Legend Awards 07 December 2022 Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Paarl Good morning, Molweni, Goeie more It is a great honour to be here today to recognize our 2022 Provincial Sport Legends. Read More
On Wednesday, 7 December 2022, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport honoured 31 newly announced Provincial Sport Legends at an award ceremony near Paarl. Read More
Today, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Reagen Allen, visited Manenberg to engage various stakeholders after a recent flare up in gang shootings in the area. Read More
By Tertuis Simmers – Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Read More
On Friday 2 December, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, delivered the Mid-Term Budget Adjustments for the Department of Human Settlements (Vote 8) and the Department of Transport and Public Works (Vote 10). Read More
This past Friday evening (2 December 2022), the Overstrand K-9 Unit ensured that 4 members who are allegedly part of an abalone smuggling ring were stopped in their tracks. Read More
Media release: Western Cape Police Ombud finalises investigation report into alleged links between gangs and the South African Police Service in the province. Read More
Honourable Chairperson, Our budget is indeed a ‘Framework for Hope’: Hope for our parents, Hope for our teachers, And most crucially, hope for our children. Read More
Honourable Chairperson, Our budget is indeed a ‘Framework for Hope’: Hope for our parents, Hope for our teachers, And most crucially, hope for our children. Read More
"Today, you become members of that illustrious group of students who can call themselves alumni of the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute", said the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, during the recent graduation ceremony... Read More
Joint media release: Western Cape Government & World Bank sign MoU to deepen partnership. Read More
Disability Rights Awareness Month, which we observed throughout November, culminates in International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December. Read More
12 homeowners in the Blue Rise Village, spent the first night of festive season in their brand-new homes, courtesy of Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers. The 7.2-hectare Blue Rise Village project is in Blue Downs, Cape Town a... Read More
Matric rage events will kick off in the Western Cape and other provinces this weekend, and we urge all of our candidates to celebrate safely and responsibly this year. Read More