News and Speeches
Don’t Wait! Confirm your choice of school today
28 May 2023On Monday, 29 May 2023, parents who applied during the on-time admissions period (13 March 2023 – 14 April 2023) will be able to view the outcome of their applications for a place for their child in a school in 2024 on the online admissions system. Read More
R271 million upgrade of the Refinery interchange project is an economic boost
25 May 2023On Tuesday 23 May, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers visited this multimillion roads’ infrastructure project. Read More
Western Cape Government on track to end power blackouts in several towns
25 May 2023Joint media release: Western Cape Government on track to end power blackouts in several towns Read More
Child Protection Month: Parental Responsibilities
24 May 2023In the build-up to Child Protection Week, observed from 29 May to 05 June, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) has been raising awareness about its child protection services. Read More
National and Provincial Ministers visit YearBeyond programme in Heideveld
23 May 2023On Monday, 22 May 2023, the National Minister for Youth, Women and People with Disabilities, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and provincial Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, visited the YearBeyond Academic Programme in Heideveld. Read More
LEAP is showing its true value with a murder rate decrease of 9%
23 May 2023Since 2020, the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have time-and-time again shown how effective they are in combating crime, particularly murder. Read More
LEAP officers helping to keep communities safer during blackouts
22 May 2023Joint media release: LEAP officers helping to keep communities safer during blackouts Read More
Masakh’iSizwe Busary Programme empowers 96 students
22 May 2023On Saturday 20 May 2023, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of the Department of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers officiated at the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme (MiS) bursary awards ceremony. He awarded 96 young people bursaries for the 2023... Read More
WTA: Voting closes tonight for Western Cape gems nominated in 25 categories
22 May 2023Each year, the World Travel Awards Africa recognises and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the tourism and hospitality sector. Read More
EMS encourages residents to help prevent hiking and burn injuries this winter
22 May 2023This weekend, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to three separate hiking incidents in which older people slipped and injured themselves, with a 75-year-old man tragically losing his life. Read More
WCG and City extend condolences to family of LEAP Officer Magwa
19 May 2023It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old LEAP officer, following an attack on Thursday afternoon in Crossroads. Read more below: Read More
Brackengate is alleviating pressure from hospitals in the area
19 May 2023On Friday May 19th Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo visited Brackengate Transitional Read More
Contractor for 13 displaced Wolwedans families in Mossel Bay appointed
18 May 2023The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure together with the Mossel Bay Municipality has appointed a contractor to build new homes for 13 displaced Wolwedans families. The contractor was appointed on Friday 12 May 2023. Read More
Western Cape Government working hard to secure services amid severe blackouts
18 May 2023Media release: Western Cape Government working hard to secure services amid severe power blackouts Read More
Promoting Positive Behaviour in our schools!
18 May 2023The Western Cape Education Department hosted the annual Positive Behaviour Day on 17 May 2023, at the Positive Behaviour Intervention and Resource Centre (PBIRC) in Wynberg. Read More
Nearly 20 000 learners attend first #BackOnTrack classes
18 May 2023We have launched a massive R1.2 billion #BackOnTrack programme to reverse learning losses caused by Covid-19, to improve learning outcomes and give our children a better future. Read More
WCG strengthens safety efforts in Garden Route with Peace Officers
18 May 2023Joint statement by Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen Read More
Premier’s 11th Energy Digicon focuses on Growth For Jobs plan
18 May 2023Media release: Energising job creation and growth – Premier’s 11th Energy Digicon focuses on energy resilience as part of Western Cape Government’s bold Growth For Jobs plan Read More
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