News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Media release George Festival brings the vibrancy of Culture, Art and Sport to the heart of the Garden Route The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) invites residents of George and surrounding areas, and holiday makers to join an... Read more Media release End of year message from Minister Maynier 9 December 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Schools close for learners on Wednesday, 10... Read more Public safety Minister Marais joins West Coast district mayor at inaugural “neatest police station” celebratory event Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, joined the West Coast District Mayor, Alderman Boffie Strydom... Read more Agriculture Western Cape celebrates excellence and innovation at Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute Graduation, as more than 200 qualifications are awarded The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has hailed the 2025 Elsenburg Agricultural... Read more News Strengthening Integrated Development Planning in the Western Cape The Department of Local Government, through its IDP Directorate, convened a two-day Provincial IDP Managers’ Forum on 4–5 December in the... Read more Media release MEC Ricardo Mackenzie congratulates Blitzboks on successive crowns Western Cape Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, congratulates the Springbok Sevens (Blitzboks) team for... Read more Media release Western Cape Government outlines budget and readiness plans for the 2025/26 Summer Season The Western Cape Government today launched its 2025/26 Summer Readiness Initiative, highlighting the province’s preparedness for the... Read more Media release Major road safety plan deploys hundreds of vehicles and personnel across the Western Cape province Over 600 Western Cape provincial officers and more than 300 vehicles will be deployed across the Western Cape this festive season to ensure... Read more Health and Wellness Tygerberg Hospital completes South Africa’s first fully internal limb reconstruction Tygerberg Hospital, a flagship tertiary facility of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW), has reached a major national... Read more Public safety Minister Marais conducts urgent oversight visit to Athlone Magistrate’s Court and Athlone SAPS following fatal shootings Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, conducted an oversight visit to the Athlone Magistrate’s... Read more Media release Premier’s Safety Digicon – Partnerships and local policing can reduce violent crime Partnerships and the fact that increased safety and security are an imperative for economic growth and job creation were among the key... Read more Media release Mobility Department shows support for GBV survivors during 16 Days campaign The Western Cape Mobility Department today joined the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children in Athlone to honour the global 16... Read more Load More
