News and Speeches
Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development
12 December 2017WC Water Update 11 December 2017 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. The average level for dams across the Western Cape for the week starting 11 December is 32% (2016: 52%). Read More
Traffic officer students to bolster festive season road safety efforts
12 December 2017A total of 35 eager traffic officer students will be deployed at various Western Cape traffic centres to gain practical experience from 13 December 2017 until 16 January 2018. Their efforts will help law enforcement officials to keep road users safe... Read More
Western Cape Archives host art exhibition by Jeannette Unite
11 December 2017The Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais officially opened an art exhibition by renowned South African Artist Read More
Suurbraak Residents in Swellendam to Receive Homes
11 December 2017On Monday, 11 December 2017 Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will hand over 15 houses to residents of Suurbraak in Swellendam. The project comprises a total of 35 houses, of which 15 are complete for a handover to Suurbraak residents. Read More
Grabouw’s informal Settlement And Backyard Dwellers To Get Homes
11 December 2017On Monday, 11 December 2017, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela, along with the Deputy Mayor of Theewaterskloof Municipality, Isaac Sileku, will hand over 29 homes of the Rooidakke Housing Project in Grabouw. Read More
Five people killed on Western Cape roads this weekend
11 December 2017A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that five people died on the province’s roads over the weekend. A total of 26 motorists were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Read More
Sustained vandalism compel Metrorail to suspend all central train services
11 December 2017Statement by Minister Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Vandals and criminal elements have once again held thousands of commuters to ransom through their continual vandalism, cable theft, and destruction of critical rail... Read More
Minister Schafer deeply saddened by tragic passing of Westerford High learner
10 December 2017We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Shannen Rustin, a Grade 11 learner from Westerford High School. My deepest condolences go to the Rustin family, friends and Westerford Community. Read More
Delft Pensioners To Become Homeowners
8 December 2017Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will today, Friday 08 December 2017, hand over title deeds to 55 Delft residents. Read More
MEDIA ALERT: MEC Plato takes 16 Days of Activism to Langa and Bonteheuwel
8 December 2017MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato takes 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Langa and Bonteheuwel Read More
Traffic Wardens - Graduation
8 December 2017On 6 December 2017, 19 Saldanha Bay Municipality officials graduated as traffic wardens after successfully completing three weeks of training at Gene Louw Traffic College (GLTC). Read More
16 Days of Activism: Department welcomes stiff sentences for child killer
8 December 2017The Western Cape Department of Social Development welcomes the effective 18 year prison sentence handed down on child murderer, Anthea Kleynhans. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais' speech at recognition of notable sportspeople
7 December 2017WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS RECOGNITION OF NOTABLE SPORTSPEOPLE AWARDS ADDRESS 6 DECEMBER 2017 Good evening, molweni, goeienaand Read More
MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato takes 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Delft
7 December 2017MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato takes 16 Days of Activism Campaign - “SPEAK OUT – BE THE VOICE OF COURAGE” to Delft Read More
Western Cape sportspeople honoured by Minister Anroux Marais
7 December 2017WESTERN CAPE SPORTSPEOPLE HONOURED BY MINISTER MARAIS Date: 7 December 2017 Release: Immediate Read More
Proposed 4.5% average increase in motor vehicle licence fees
7 December 2017Statement by Minister Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
WCED to interrogate disappointing PIRLS results
7 December 2017The latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) (2016) paints a shocking picture of the state of literacy in South African primary schools. While the study reveals that the Western Cape is well ahead of other provinces, we are... Read More
Avian influenza update
7 December 2017There have been no new avian influenza infections in the Western Cape. The last case in the province was confirmed on 31 October 2017. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said the last new infection at a commercial poultry farm was 18... Read More
Entrepreneurs exhibit at Ministry First Thursday
7 December 2017Today (7 December 2017), entrepreneurs from across the Western Cape will join the Ministry of Economic Opportunities for its final First Thursday exhibition of the year. Read More
Minister Madikizela Launches R2.2 Billion Housing Project In Worcester
7 December 2017The Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela has launched one of the Province’s biggest housing projects, the Transhex Catalytic Housing Project. The Minister attended a sod-turning ceremony in Worcester today, 7 December. Read More
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