News and Speeches
Handover of specialised BMWs to WC Provincial Traffic
5 October 2023Handover of specialised BMWs to WC Provincial Traffic in Worcester, Beaufort West and Laingsburg Read More
Minister Anroux Marais refutes rumours of a name change for George
5 October 2023The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has taken note of erroneous claims that the town of George has changed its name to Goringhaikona. Read More
Cape Storm: Preliminary findings of storm impact on tourism industry
5 October 2023Following the extreme weather over the Heritage weekend, the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism is hard at work to fully understand the impact of the storm specifically on tourism and hospitality businesses across the... Read More
Western Cape teachers shine at the National Teaching Awards
5 October 2023Our phenomenal Western Cape teachers have done it again! Four of our provincial nominees have placed in the top 3 nationally at the National Teaching Awards. Read More
Premier’s 25th Energy Digicon looks at the immense potential of renewable energy
5 October 2023Media Release: Premier’s 25th Energy Digicon looks at the immense contribution of renewable energy to achieving energy security Read More
No new cases of Avian Flu in the Western Cape - Producers to remain vigilant
4 October 2023Following the recent detection of the H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo provinces, Western Cape poultry owners are encouraged to be proactive in the prevention of the spread of HPAI to... Read More
Nurses empower Ravensmead community with youth-friendly service
4 October 2023In effort to empower and improve the wellness of adolescents and youth in Ravensmead, Western Cape Government Health and Wellness nurses launched an off-site adolescent and youth friendly (AYFS) service in the community on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Read More
Free vehicle testing for scholar transport operators in Western Cape
4 October 2023Transport Month Safety Campaign Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More
Mop up operations continue across the Western Cape road network
4 October 2023While the Western Cape Government has been working round the clock to re-open roads and, along with their partners, assist communities that have been badly affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding, some mop-up operations are taking some time... Read More
Minister Anroux Marais congratulates Hamiltons and UCT rugby clubs
3 October 2023Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has congratulated Hamiltons Rugby Club and the University of Cape Town Rugby Club on bringing two global trophies back to the Western Cape last week and maki Read More
iKaya Primary School now energy resilient thanks to partnership
3 October 2023On Wednesday, 27 September 2023, I visited iKaya Primary School in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, for the commissioning of their new solar system that will keep the lights on during loadshedding. Read More
DSD and partners unpack the National Drug Master Plan
3 October 2023Today, 3 October 2023, the Provincial Department of Social Development in partnership with the Central Drug Authority, Provincial Substance Abuse Forum and Local Drug Action Committees met to unpack the National Drug Master Plan 2019 – 2024 (NDMP). Read More
Minister Marais launches Lights On After School
3 October 2023The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is proud to announce the launch of October as "Lights On After School Month”. Read More
1000th patient can hear thanks to cochlear implant surgery at Tygerberg Hospital
3 October 2023Athule Mgodeli (27), who has been deaf for many years of his life, became the 1 000th individual treated with cochlear implants by Tygerberg Hospital on 29 September 2023. The hospital is one of the largest tertiary health facilities in the country... Read More
Scholar Transport vehicle testing for Transport Month
3 October 2023On Wednesday, 4 October 2023, Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, will visit the free vehicle testing currently offered to Scholar Transport operators at Gene Louw Traffic College in Bra Read More
Premier visits disaster-hit Breede Valley
2 October 2023Media Release: Premier visits disaster-hit Breede Valley to assess damage and relief efforts Read More
Western Cape launches innovative ECOS System
2 October 2023The Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Services recently launched its innovative Export Certificate Office System (ECOS). The launch coincided with the Western Cape’s inaugural Veterinary Week, which focused on state veterinary... Read More
PanSALB International Translation Day event
2 October 2023In partnership with the City of Cape Town, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) commemorated International Translation Day on 29 September 2023. Read More
Celebrating International Day for Older Persons
1 October 2023As we celebrate International Day for Older Persons on Sunday, 1 October, Western Cape Minister of Social Development calls on citizens to create environments where elderly residents can thrive, be safe, and be respected. Read More
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