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Western Cape citizens urged to take advantage of extended housing services offer

6 September 2023

During September, the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure will be extending its public services in order assist residents with various housing queries. Read More

Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units successes

6 September 2023

Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units achieving more successes Read More

Ripping off red tape is key to growing private sector investment in WC

6 September 2023

Regulatory ‘red tape’ is a known hindrance to business establishment and expansion, no matter the sector. Read More

Deadline nears for submission of NPO funding proposals

5 September 2023

The Western Cape Department of Social Development would like to remind NPOs that they have just over a week to submit their funding proposals for social welfare and community development services and programmes. Read More

Premier assesses measures to protect services during power cuts

5 September 2023

Media Release: Premier assesses measures taken by Drakenstein Municipality measures to protect essential services during power cuts Read More

Minister Allen conducts District Engagements to achieve greater safety

4 September 2023

Minister Allen conducts District Engagements to achieve greater safety across the Province. Read More

Lifesaving organ transplants at Groote Schuur and Red Cross Children Hospitals

4 September 2023

Thanks to the generosity of registered donors, donor families, and living donors, hundreds of individuals lives have been lengthened over the years because of transplants at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness health facilities. Read More

Our children’s futures: Protect our girls from cervical cancer

4 September 2023

Our children’s futures depend on our choices today: Protect our girls from cervical cancer Read More

Latest tourism figures show 69% increase in international passengers

3 September 2023

International two-way passengers through Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) between January and July 2023 reached 1.6 million, growing by 69% compared to the same period in 2022. Read More

Premier’s 23rd Energy Digicon visits Cape Town’s “battery” against energy crisis

2 September 2023

Media Release: Premier’s 23rd Energy Digicon visits Cape Town’s “battery” that protects residents against worsening power cuts Read More

Premier disappointed looming fiscal crisis has not been placed on PCC agenda

1 September 2023

Media Release: Premier Winde disappointed looming fiscal crisis has not been placed on agenda of PCC Read More

Media alert: National Teaching Awards – Western Cape Provincial Awards Ceremony

1 September 2023

This evening, 1 September 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Education, David Maynier, and the Head: Education, Brent Walters, will announce the provincial winners of the 2023 National Teaching Awards. Read More

Women’s empowerment at the heart of Atlantis celebration

1 September 2023

On 1 September, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, joined a group of women in Atlantis for a Women’s Month celebration. Read More

Congratulations to the 2023 Western Cape Provincial Teaching Award winners!

1 September 2023

This evening, I had the great pleasure of hosting the Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards for 2023, now in their 23rd year. Read More

Health care FOR YOU in YOUR mother tongue!

31 August 2023

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness leads the way in providing health care in your mother tongue language, including sign language. Read More

Invitation to DSD Women's Month celebration

31 August 2023

Members of the media are invited to attend the Western Cape Government’s Department of Social Development’s Women’s Month celebration on Friday, 01 September 2023 in Atlantis. Read More

Minibus Taxi Task Team signs agreement to safeguard commuters

31 August 2023

Joint Media Release by Western Cape Government, SANTACO-WC and City of Cape Town Read More

Premier sends condolences to families of Johannesburg fire tragedy victims

31 August 2023

Media Release: Premier Winde sends condolences to families of Johannesburg fire tragedy victims & offers assistance Read More

Good governance & diverse leadership key to Wesgro’s continued strategic growth

31 August 2023

Today, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, welcomed four new Board members to Wesgro, after appointing them in consultation with the Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, in August 2023. Read More

Overstrand, Swartland and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units operations

30 August 2023

The Overstrand and Swartland Rural Safety Units (RSUs), along with their and the Mossel Bay K-9 units are continuing to make inroads into the fight against crime in their respective areas. Read More

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