News and Speeches
LEAP Officers confiscate 18 firearms during June
11 July 2023The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers are continuing to work towards creating safer communities. Between 29 May 2023 to 2 July 2023, LEAP officers confiscated 18 firearms and arrested 994 suspects for an array of offenses. Read More
Minister Marais calls for nominations for the 2023 Cultural Affairs Awards
10 July 2023The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has published the call for nominations for individuals or organisations to be honoured at this year’s Cultural Affairs Awards. Read More
Minister Marais to hand over Netball World Cup trophy to City of Cape Town
6 July 2023On Friday, 7 July 2023, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will conclude the Western Cape Netball World Cup trophy tour and officially hand over the trophy to the City of Cape Town. Read More
Minister Simmers remains dedicated to the Airport Precinct Informal Settlement
6 July 2023Tertuis Simmers, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, remains dedicated to ensuring that dignified housing opportunities are provided to the intended beneficiaries from the communities of the airport precinct informal settlement. Read More
Poisons Centre advisory: Beware of the dangers of street pesticides in the WC
6 July 2023The Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape (WC) has attended to more than 1000 calls regarding poisoning exposures to pesticides. Read More
One week to go to apply for the 2023 SMME Booster Fund
4 July 2023Applications for the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) 2023 Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME) Booster fund, close in one week, on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, at midnight. Read More
Overstrand and Swartland K-9 and Rural Safety Units operational successes
4 July 2023The Overstrand and Swartland K-9 and Rural Safety Units once again made major breakthroughs over the past weekend in their respective municipal areas. Read More
Department engages on training issues
4 July 2023The Department of Local Government through the Municipal and Capacity Building Chief-Directorate held a N Read More
We mourn the loss of a pioneer for table tennis – Jasper Walters
3 July 2023It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government has learned of the passing of Jasper Walters, a legend of table tennis in our province. Read More
Minister Marais to start Netball World Cup trophy tour
3 July 2023Today, Monday, 3 July 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will be receiving the Netball World Cup trophy from the Eastern Cape Government and embarking on a tour across the Western Cape so that communities... Read More
Specialist service brought closer to communities in Ceres and Robertson hospital
3 July 2023The availability of a specialist service at Ceres and Robertson hospitals is making a big difference to the lives of children who have health challenges affecting their ears, nose, and throat. Read More
Joint planning continues for smooth handover of clinics to ensure better service
2 July 2023Joint planning continues for smooth handover of clinics to ensure better service to the community of Atlantis Read More
Minister Simmers delivers Metro Ground Development houses in less than 9 months
30 June 2023On Thursday, the provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, handed over 24 brand new houses to qualifying beneficiaries at the Metro Grounds Development in George. The handover comes just under 9 months since the sod turning was... Read More
Eden Karoo Region: Child Protection and Substance Abuse support in spotlight
30 June 2023Child Protection Month may be over, and Youth Month coming to an end, but the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) is continuing its commitment to safeguarding children from neglect and abuse. Read More
Statement by Minister Anroux Marais: Sport should not penalise youth with quotas
30 June 2023It is with great disappointment that I heard about the demotion of the Western Province u/16 team at the recent Grant Khomo week rugby tournament due to not meeting the quota targets through injury to some of their players. Read More
Sewing the seeds of job creation – 22 learners placed in skills programme
30 June 2023Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger Read More
Minister Marais to start Netball World Cup trophy tour on Monday
29 June 2023On Monday, 3 July 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will be receiving the Netball World Cup trophy from the Eastern Cape Government and embarking on a tour across the Western Cape so that communities will... Read More
YearBeyond employer breakfast drives inspiration for youth opportunities
28 June 2023On Wednesday, 28 June 2023, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) YearBeyond Programme, in partnership with the UCT Graduate School of Business, successfully hosted an Employer Breakfast focused on fostering mea Read More
First-time homeowners’ dreams realised through Rent-to-Own Mill Park Development
28 June 2023On Tuesday, first-time homebuyers at the Mill Park Development in Bredasdorp received their house keys. Officiating the handover was the provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, and the Cape Agulhas Executive Mayor, Paul Swart. Read More
Minister Simmers heads to Garden Route District municipality on a 2-day outreach
28 June 2023The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will begin his outreach on Thursday 29 June to the Garden Route District Municipality with the aim of engaging with the District Municipality Mayors and Mayoral Committee Councillors in... Read More
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