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Cape Winelands District Municipality endorse Department of Infrastructure budget

17 April 2023

On Friday 14th April, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers together with his executive management team visited the Cape Winelands District Municipality. Read More

Public must take a stand against continued attempt to exempt Eskom from scrutiny

16 April 2023

Media release: Premier urges public to take a stand against continued attempt to exempt Eskom from financial scrutiny Read More

Mobility Minister thanks road users following 30.5% reduction in fatalities over

14 April 2023

I am pleased to announce a 30.5% reduction in traffic fatalities across the Western Cape over the April long weekend compared to the same period in 2022, with a massive 44.5% reduction on provincial routes and an 11.1% reduction on municipal routes. Read More

Western Cape signs Memorandum Of Understanding with Potatoes SA

13 April 2023

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and Potatoes SA recently signed a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Potatoes are the most common staple food consumed by most people in South Africa to prepare various meals. Read More

Illegal selling of diplomas and certificates

13 April 2023

Recently, messages have been circulating to claim you can obtain a Traffic Officer Diploma for a fee without attending any classes or writing an examination. The Western Cape Government will never ask any person to pay to receive a diploma or... Read More

Overstrand K-9 and Rural Safety Units assist in apprehending suspect on the run

13 April 2023

Overstrand K-9 and Rural Safety Units assist in apprehending suspect that has been on the run. Read More

Premier Winde’s 7th Energy Digicon focuses on province’s growing “Green Economy"

13 April 2023

Media release: Premier Winde’s 7th Energy Digicon focuses on the province’s growing “Green Economy” Read More

Minister Simmers to visit Saldanha project and handover title deeds in Citrusdal

13 April 2023

On Thursday, 13 April 2023, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, will conduct an oversight visit at the Saldanha Primary construction site. This will be followed with a ceremonial title deed handover in Citrusdal, at the... Read More

We welcome the full return of the Two Oceans Marathon

13 April 2023

Joint media release by Minister Anroux Marais and Minister Mireille Wenger: We welcome the full return of the Two Oceans marathon events this weekend   Read More

VISA reforms welcomed, but follow through is urgently required

13 April 2023

I welcome the announcement made this morning by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 5th South Africa Investment Conference of several reforms to the country’s VISA regime. The key announcements made include: Read More

Increase in medical and trauma incidents this Easter weekend

12 April 2023

Providing effective emergency care both in-and-out of hospital medical care to residents was again a high priority for the health workers in the province this past long weekend.    Emergency Medical Services Read More

Long weekend sees LEAP Officers issuing cuffs instead of bunnies

12 April 2023

Long weekend sees LEAP Officers issuing cuffs instead of bunnies to over 130 suspects.  Read More

Rolling blackouts & safety top the agenda of Premier’s latest “Listening Tour”

12 April 2023

Media release: Rolling blackouts & safety top the agenda of Premier’s latest “Listening Tour” Read More

Premier impressed at infrastructure investment by Breede Valley Municipality

10 April 2023

Media release: #ListeningTour - Premier Winde impressed at massive infrastructure investment by Breede Valley Municipality Read More

Easter weekend calls for individual responsibility to keep everyone safe

6 April 2023

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages residents to play their part in doing whatever they can this Easter weekend to keep themselves, the people they care about, and all road users safe. Read More

220 more youth upskilled through the Chrysalis Academy

6 April 2023

Today, 6 April 2023, 220 young women who hail from every corner of the province, graduated from the Chrysalis Academy.   Read More

CoCT outlines “aggressive” drive to end loadshedding at Premier's Energy Digicon

6 April 2023

Media release: CoCT’s Executive Director of Energy outlines “aggressive” drive to end loadshedding at Premier’s 6th Energy Digicon Read More

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