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Premier and Minister Simmers welcome PPC’s new R3b cement plant in Western Cape

Media Release by Tertuis Simmers, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure One of South Africa’s biggest suppliers to the built environment...

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Social media post and its inaccuracies

Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication, Western Cape Department of Education Yesterday, the Western Cape Education...

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WCED to add up to 477 growth posts for new schools, classrooms and learners

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape This morning, Premier Alan Winde and I visited Timour Hall Primary...

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#ClassOf2024 delivers excellent district and school results!

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape This morning I visited Joe Slovo Secondary School in Khayelitsha to...

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Warning: Scam alert targeting aspiring traffic officers

The Western Cape Mobility Department is aware of fraudulent activities involving individuals being scammed into paying fees to attend the...

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Western Cape Government expresses condolences on passing of Khoi and San cultural activist

The Western Cape Government is saddened to hear of the passing of Cynthia Triegardt over the past weekend. Cynthia Triegardt has been...

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The #ClassOf2024 delivers the highest pass rate ever for the Western Cape!

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The #ClassOf2024 has excelled with a matric pass rate of 86.6%...

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Arts, Culture and Heritage funding applications open

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has opened online applications for the annual arts, culture and heritage...

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Minister Marais mourns killing of Mfuleni policeman

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais mourns the killing of a policeman in Mfuleni this morning and...

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The wait is almost over for the #ClassOf2024!

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The national and provincial pass rates for the 2024 National Senior...

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Western Cape offers free vehicle inspections for scholar transport operators

As schools across the Western Cape prepare to reopen on 15 January 2025, the provincial Mobility Department is once again offering free...

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Western Cape Government urges vigilance on roads as festive season draws to a close

As the festive season nears its end, many Western Cape residents and visitors to the province will soon embark on their journeys home after...

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