News and Speeches
Opportunity to make Taxi Agreement an order of Court
17 August 2023WCG, City welcome opportunity to make Taxi Agreement an order of Court Joint media release by City of Cape Town and Western Cape Government Read More
Premier's 21st Energy Digicon looks at potential of AI in energy space
17 August 2023Media Release: Premier Winde’s 21st Energy Digicon looks at potential of Artificial Intelligence in helping to alleviate the energy crisis Read More
WCG welcomes Amazon Web Services R15.6 bn investment and Skills Centre opening
17 August 2023The Western Cape Government (WCG) welcomes the official opening of Amazon Web Services (AWS) first international AWS Skills Centre in Cape Town, as well as the planned investment of R46 billion by AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region between 2018 and 2029... Read More
We mourn the passing of a legend of dance – Johaar Mosaval
16 August 2023The Western Cape Government is greatly saddened to hear of the passing of a remarkable man in the arts – Johaar Mosaval. Read More
Overstrand, Swartland and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units makes inroads
16 August 2023Overstrand, Swartland and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units makes inroads Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Allen to embark on a safety Programme in Stellenbosch
15 August 2023On 16 August 2023, Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, will embark on various safety initiatives in the Stellenbosch area. These initiatives include: Read More
Premier expresses gratitude to SAPS for historic conviction
15 August 2023Joint Media Release: Premier expresses his deep gratitude to SAPS officials who secured historic conviction of notorious drug syndicate kingpin Read More
Massive improvement in attendance at Western Cape schools
15 August 2023We have had a massive improvement in school attendance, with 1 074 649 learners, or 89% of all learners enrolled, present at our schools on Monday in the Western Cape. Read More
Hospitals improve quality of life in patients affected by terminal organ failure
15 August 2023Tertiary hospitals improve the quality of life in patients affected by terminal organ failure Read More
More jobs created in the WC than any other province between Q2 2022 & 2023
15 August 2023Joint Media Release by Premier Alan Winde and Mireille Wenger, Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities - QLFS: More jobs created in the Western Cape than any other province between Q2 2022 and Q2 2023 Read More
Plans on track to ensure improved health service delivery to Atlantis Community
15 August 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) and City of Cape Town (CoCT) are working closely together to ensure plans remain on track for a smooth service handover of the Saxon Sea and Protea Park Clinics in Atlantis. Read More
LEAP officers arrest more than 1 000 suspects during July 2023
14 August 2023The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers once again made their presence felt by arresting 1 098 individuals between 3 and 30 July 2023, while also confiscating 30 firearms from across the metro. Read More
DSD invites submission of NPO funding proposals
14 August 2023The Western Cape Department of Social Development invites NPOs and organisations to submit funding proposals for social welfare and community development services and programmes. Read More
Premier’s 20th Energy Digicon looks at the importance of Koeberg Power Station
14 August 2023Media Release: Premier’s 20th Energy Digicon looks at the importance of Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant in Western Cape’s energy mix Read More
Blossoms Water Supply Scheme delivers first water to the benefit of Oudtshoorn
14 August 2023Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said he is very pleased with the news that the Blossoms Water Supply Scheme has recently delivered the first water to the Oudtshoorn Oosbank... Read More
We must get our children back to school
13 August 2023We stood firm during the SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike and refused to close all schools in the Western Cape. We did so not only to ensure schools focused on teaching and learning, but also to provide places of safety and supply meals to hungry... Read More
Western Cape Government remains committed to working with taxi leaders
11 August 2023Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government remains committed to working with taxi leaders Read More
Let’s get back into school and #BackonTrack!
11 August 2023As a result of the SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike, learner and teacher absenteeism dealt a devastating blow to education and our efforts to recover learning losses because of COVID-19. Read More
Service Impact: Department of Social Development
11 August 2023Much-needed services were denied to many vulnerable clients of the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) who could not access services due to the minibus taxi strike. Read More
Call for initiation schools to register for 2023 Summer season
10 August 2023The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport invites initiation school principals and initiation forums to register for the 2023 Summer season. Read More
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