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Drakenstein Municipality shows up against GBV

24 April 2023

The Western Cape Government is committed to ending the scourge of gender-based violence 365 days a year. As the lead minister for GBV in the province, Minister Sharna Fernandez believes it is important to raise awareness around the issue wherever... Read More

Rugby exchange is rooted in Agriculture and Food Security

24 April 2023

On Friday, 21 April, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture,  Dr Ivan Meyer, hosted a breakfast at Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute (EATI)  in honour of a visiting group of French rugby players from the French agricultural college, the... Read More

Mobility Minister launches Online Portal for Public Transport Licensing

24 April 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Celebrating World Book Day 2023

23 April 2023

UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on the 23rd of April each year to recognise the importance of books and authors, and to encourage everyone to read books. Read More

Keeping the lights on for you, so we can keep on looking after your health

23 April 2023

April marked a significant milestone for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness as it commenced with its plans to safeguard healthcare facilities against continuous and increasingly severe electricity blackouts. Read More

Concerns over SASSA gold card replacement plan

21 April 2023

The SASSA crisis continues to get progressively worse. Read More

Over 1 200 arrests by LEAP during March

21 April 2023

Between 27 February 2023 and 2 April 2023, the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers once again flexed their muscle in the priority areas where they are deployed. LEAP officers arrested 1 264 individuals for various offences, while... Read More

Dispelling misconceptions around the energy crisis

21 April 2023

Media release: Dispelling misconceptions around the energy crisis - GreenCape returns to Premier’s Energy Digicon Read More

Minister Simmers to officiate at launch of UWC student accommodation facility

21 April 2023

On Monday 24 April, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will join the National Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Dr. Blade Nzimande. Read More

Premier writes to Finance Minister over Eskom exemption bid

21 April 2023

Media release: Premier writes to Finance Minister objecting to bid to exempt Eskom from disclosing financial statements Read More

Construction of Eerste River APU in full swing and making good progress

21 April 2023

With mental health and the wellness of our communities being a priority for the Department of Health and Wellness, I was pleased with the progress being made with the construction of the Eerste River Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU). Read More

MEC Simmers claims victory with approval of the Transport Infrastructure Bill

21 April 2023

On Thursday, 20th April, the Western Cape Legislature unanimously approved the Western Cape Transport Infrastructure Bill. The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers successfully tabled the draft Bill which will now be sent to the... Read More

Metro federations granted funding for sporting activities

20 April 2023

On Wednesday, 19 April 2023, Minister Anroux Marais and Head of Department for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Guy Redman, handed over funding to sporting fe Read More

Western Cape Commemorates Creativity and Innovation Day

20 April 2023

On 21 April, the United Nations commemorates Creativity and Innovation Day. Read More

DCAS celebrates 100 days to Netball World Cup by handing over new netball courts

19 April 2023

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) marked the 100-day countdown to the start of the Netball World Cup 2023 by handing over a newly constructed netball court to the residents of the West Coast town Read More

WC Government recommits to strengthening local & international partnership

19 April 2023

Joint media release: Western Cape Government recommits to strengthening local and international crime-fighting partnership Read More

A functional veterinary services is crucial to the agricultural sector

19 April 2023

"A functional professional veterinary service is critical to the agricultural sector as our veterinarians play an essential role in protecting animals and the public against zoonotic diseases and diseases of economic importance", said Western Cape... Read More

Unpacking toxic masculinity in “Courageous Conversations”

18 April 2023

The first Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Courageous Conversations webinar for 2023 kicked off with the topic: “Understanding Toxic Masculinity.” Read More

Minister Simmers sends heartfelt condolences to the family of former MLO Smith

18 April 2023

It is with deep sadness and shock that I learnt of the passing of my former Spokesperson Graig-Lee Smith. In the brief time, I worked with him, he was a gentle and kind person. Read More

Cape Agulhas Municipality shares Local Drug Action Committee success

17 April 2023

I was invited to a Substance Abuse Awareness program hosted by the Cape Agulhas Municipality and what I saw was impressive. Read More

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