News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Economy and financial matters Premier Winde and Minister Meyer Welcome Decrease in Western Cape Unemployment Rate The Western Cape Government welcomes the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) data for the province, which shows that the region’s... Read more Media release Women in transport celebrated as Minister Sileku rides with PRASA train driver Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, recently spent about an hour in the driver’s cab with PRASA Western Cape train driver... Read more News Minister Marais condemns the killing of 11 people in three shooting incidents overnight Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has strongly condemned the three separate shooting incidents... Read more News Swartberg Pass undergoing repairs and maintenance The Swartberg Pass is a vital link between Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn Its importance has increased following the closure of Meiringspoort... Read more Agriculture Western Cape launches Free Online Export Course to help businesses access global markets The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), in partnership with the International Trade Institute of Southern... Read more Media release New emergency response equipment enhances firefighting capability in the West Coast District Today, Firefighters in the West Coast District are better equipped to respond to emergencies following the handover of new emergency... Read more Health and Wellness Paarl Hospital Outpatient Department officially reopens months after devastating fire The Western Cape Government has officially reopened the Paarl Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD) following the completion of major... Read more News Construction of 8 000 housing opportunities at Welmoed Estate kicks off Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers Construction of one of the Western Cape Government's largest... Read more Public safety Minister Marais supports City's call for expanded powers for Cape Town Metro Police Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has expressed support for the City of Cape Town's call for... Read more Media release Western Cape Energy Resilience Programme continues to add more megawatts to provincial grid On 31 July 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Integrated Energy and Water Council. The council was established... Read more Media release School transfer window for Grades 2-7 and 9-12 is now open Statement by Bronagh Hammond – Director Communication – Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape Education Department (WCED)... Read more Agriculture Cabinet Meets Business 2026 strengthens partnerships for growth, investment and jobs Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, today welcomed government leaders, business... Read more Load More
