On the eve of the celebration of Women’s Day 2021, I wish to pay tribute to the Cape Women Agricultural Association. Read More
Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, appeals to citizens to adhere to lockdown regulations over the coming long weekend as the Western Cape enters its third wave peak. Read More
The Thusong Outreaches held in the Beaufort West Municipality attracted many community members who could access services from various Government Departments and partners, who exhibited and engaged with the community one on one. Read More
As we head into the long weekend we need to remember the practical things we can do to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe. Read More
As part of the Women’s Day celebrations, on Monday, 9 August 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will visit the Conifers Infill Development in Malibu Village, where a female contractor completed 91 Financed Linked... Read More
Western Cape Government Health is continuing efforts to bring the COVID-19 vaccination programme directly to farming communities as we aim to improve access to vaccines. Read More
Today, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers facilitated the handover of 105 title deeds to deserving recipients in Khayelitsha. Read More
One thousand one hundred and fifty-six (1156) direct electricity connections for rural farm workers have been completed in the Breede Valley Municipal area to date. Read More
As we commemorate National Women’s Month, we understand that the plight of women and the girl child is not only bound to the month of August. Read More
Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the deployment of additional LEAP Officers to crime-ridden areas on the Cape Flats from tomorrow, 5 August 2021 onwards. Read More
Mental and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased exponentially, with many individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one, a colleague, a family or community member without the appropriate grief and bereavement support. Read More
Tomorrow, 5 August 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will facilitate the handing over of 105 title deeds to deserving recipients in Khayelitsha. Read More
On Tuesday 3 August, Western Cape Government Health teams from the Southern and Western Sub-structure increased their efforts to reach marginalised and vulnerable community members by vaccinating residents of the Haven Night Shelter in Retreat. Read More
105 of the 125 residents of the Tankwa Karoo area were vaccinated in one go. Read More
Today we visited two entrepreneurs who are previous winners of the Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards (WCERA) and who are inspiring business women creating opportunities for those living in their communities. Read More
Since the start of the vaccination rollout in the Overberg, the Department of Health has worked tirelessly to ensure that all walks of life are reached during the vaccine rollout. Read More
Today, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s research farm, Elsenburg, hosted a vaccination outreach to agri-workers on the farm and from surrounding areas. Read More
The 520 applications that have been received in the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy (FLISP) part of the Syferfontein Housing project in George, is a clear demonstration of the need for affordable housing opportunities. Read More
The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 76.62% (2020: 61.1%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 97.5% (2020: 77.5%). Read More
In commemoration of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is paying tribute to all those women and men who continue to play a role in promoting gender equality and helping build safer communities for women. Read More