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It takes a village: Collaboration in healthcare changes children’s lives

On Friday, 14 March 2025, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, visited St Joseph's Intermediate Paediatric Care...

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Klapmuts road closure

Notice of road closure due to roadworks along MR205 ,near Klapmuts Please be advised that MR205 will be closed from km 5.87 to km 8.19 for...

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Minister Maynier celebrates SA Library Week at West End Primary School

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In celebration of South African Library Week, which takes place from...

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World Social Work Day: Learning from one another for a better future

This year’s focus for World Social Work Day, which is celebrated annually on 18 March, is “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for...

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More than 40 patients have their sight restored

Patients from across the Mossel Bay sub-district received cataract removals on 11 and 15 March 2025 as part of a cataract outreach...

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WC Department of Infrastructure requests reasons for national government’s housing budget cuts

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Following the National Department of Human Settlement’s (NDHS)...

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Good progress being made on Montagu Pass repair project

Good progress being made on Montagu pass (Dr1640) repair project (contract c1322.03) Media Release by Western Cape Minister of...

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Western Cape on track towards energy and water security: Premier provides update on Western Cape Government energy and water resilience interventions

On Wednesday, 12 March 2025, Premier Alan Winde hosted a digicon where he gave an update on the progress the Western Cape Government has...

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59 New peace officers employed at three municipalities

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, welcomes the graduation and employment of 59 new Peace...

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Shaping a Greener Future: How Collaborative Efforts Overcame Red Tape to Light Up Darling Green Estate's 6MW Solar Success

With the country experiencing ongoing power outages for years, the Western Cape Government (WCG) has worked swiftly to implement innovative...

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Western Cape celebrates sporting excellence at the 17th annual Sport Legends Awards

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) today honoured 26 extraordinary individuals at the 17th edition of the...

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VAT increases are a betrayal of hardworking Western Cape residents

The decision to increase Value-Added Tax (VAT) by 1 percentage point, over the next two financial years is a betrayal of the hardworking...

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