News and Speeches
Codeta backs down and suspends their blockade of learner transport
17 February 2023Today I approached the Western Cape High Court to obtain an urgent interdict against the Congress of Democratic Taxi Associations (Codeta), preventing them from obstructing, interfering, and stopping the transporting of learners within the Western... Read More
Dr Laurencia Fillis rolls up her sleeves to serve the Atlantis community
16 February 2023Wesfleur Hospital’s new acting Head is excited about the opportunity to serve the Atlantis community, which is very close to her heart. “I’m determined to deliver a good service to the Atlantis community. Read More
WC Government shines light on province's LGBTQIA+ community
15 February 2023Joint media release: Western Cape Government stands with province’s LBGTQIA+ community Read More
World Bank Education Sector Analysis team visits the WC Education Department
15 February 2023Officials from the World Bank are currently visiting the Western Cape Education Department to make preparations for the Education Sector Analysis (ESA) they will be undertaking for the Western Cape. Read More
Western Cape residents urged to take advantage of over 500 housing opportunities
14 February 2023The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements strongly encourages first-time home buyers to take advantage of over 500 affordable housing opportunities currently available across the province. Read More
Illegal blockade by minibus taxi mafia keeps over 5000 children home from school
14 February 2023It is unacceptable that the illegal blockade by minibus taxi associations escalated yesterday, with over 5 000 learners being prevented from attending school in Khayelitsha and neighbouring areas. Read More
The wine sector must not be sujected to an increase in excise duties
14 February 2023On Friday, I wrote to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, requesting her assistance in ensuring that an unfair increase in excise duties does not negatively impact the wine industry. Read More
Extract of Premier's SONA debate speech
14 February 2023Media release: Extract from the speech Premier Winde delivered on the occasion of the State of the Nation Address parliamentary debate Read More
204 Social housing units near completion at Maitland Mews project
13 February 2023Construction at the Maitland Mews Social Housing project will be completed at the end of March 2023. The first group of tenants are expected to take occupancy in the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. This development will deliver 204... Read More
Overstrand and Swartland K-9 units off to a sharp bite in 2023
13 February 2023As 2023 commenced the Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units ensured that criminals were fully aware of their presence. Between 16 January – 5 February 2023, these units arrested 53 suspects. Of these, 30 were arrested in the Overberg areas, while 23... Read More
Antenatal care essential for protecting health of women and their unborn child
13 February 2023Antenatal care is essential for protecting the health of women and their unborn children If you’re pregnant, or suspect you’re pregnant, the Western Cape Department of Health is here to support you every step of the way. Read More
Attempted extortion by minibus taxi associations puts children’s safety at risk
13 February 2023This morning I visited Academia Primary School, where over 50% of their learners have been prevented from going to school, due to an illegal blockade of learner transport operations by minibus taxi associations. Today, their absenteeism rate is 90%. Read More
Wesgro’s performance delivers impressive economic impact for the province
13 February 2023Amid significant challenges, least of which is the energy crisis which severely compromises economic growth and job creation, it is critical that we explore and implement innovative strategies to attract investment, boost trade and increase tourism i Read More
Western Cape hosts International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops
13 February 2023The 10th International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops w Read More
Extremely late applications for 3 391 learners received since 1 January 2023
12 February 2023The Western Cape Education Department has been hard at work since before schools reopened to complete infrastructure for new learners in 2023, and to find places for all the new applicants we are receiving daily. Read More
End of an Era: We mourn the loss of Jerry Watt
10 February 2023It is with great sadness that we have heard of the death of Jerry Watt, the well known singer who was part of The Rockets, one of our longest running local bands. Read More
Future of women’s sport looks bright as we host the opening match of World Cup
10 February 2023The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is proud to be supporting the hosting of the T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa this year. We look forward to seeing large crowds supporting the matches played at Newlands and Boland Park in... Read More
Premier notes announcements in President’s SONA on energy crisis
10 February 2023Media release: Premier notes announcements in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address with regards to the catastrophic energy crisis. Read More
No more talk, action is needed to implement the remote working VISA
10 February 2023I welcome the renewed commitment from President Cyril Ramaphosa to “introduce[e] a remote worker VISA and a special dispensation for high-growth start-ups” in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last night. Read More
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