Today, Monday 11 October 2021, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child and its theme, "Digital generation. Our generation." Read More
The Covid-19 response in the Western Cape has always been driven by data and informed by evidence. As new data emerges, the province has incorporated it into their response to the pandemic, ensuring that we tailor our planning, and response to real-... Read More
“The National Minister of Police’s claims that the Western Cape gets most policing resources is an insult to our poorest communities” Read More
Being diagnosed with a life-threatening disease can bring about a wave of emotions for a patient and their family. And while navigating these emotions can be challenging, healthcare workers like Palliative Care Nurse Annatjie Grundling provides... Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes Liquor Authority Report, asks residents to stay safe over the weekend Read More
Minister Fritz responds to Minister Cele's remarks at Crime Prevention Imbizo in Mitchells Plain Read More
Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes a report of a drug bust at the Moorreesburg Weighbridge on the N7 in which 3 kg of dagga and 1005 Mandrax tablets were discovered. A 40 year old male has been arrested. Read More
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is proud to acknowledge and honour legends, heroes and icons who have made a significant contribution to the development, transformation and growth of sport in South Africa an Read More
I have today written to President Cyril Ramaphosa to request a consultation with provinces before any extension on the declaration of the national state of disaster is promulgated, as expected on 15 October 2021. Read More
The Forest Village Housing Project continues to serve as a catalyst in improving the lives of our residents. Over the last six weeks, 85 deserving and qualifying beneficiaries, have moved into their brand-new homes. Read More
The fact that South Africa has been removed from the United Kingdom’s ‘red list’ is great news for the Western Cape. This decision brings an end to a baffling diplomatic shamble that risked the economic recovery of the tourism and hospitality... Read More
The Catalytic Welmoed Estate Development, better known as Penhill, will yield an estimated 8 000 housing opportunities over two phases, and is making good progress. The first group of 16 farm land occupants, from the informal settlement on a section... Read More
Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the arrest of two suspects in the murder of Scarlett Cottle last week. He has said that he will instruct the departmental Court Watching Brief Unit to follow the case closely to ensure... Read More
I am thrilled to congratulate our provincial winners of National Teaching Awards (NTAs), announced this morning during a hybrid event streamed live from Gauteng. Our provincial nominees have done us extremely proud with exceptional results. Read More
The Western Cape Department of Health would like to thank the residents who have heeded the call to roll-up their sleeves and get vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 40% of eligible population in the Western Cape has received either J&J... Read More
Since 1985 the first Monday in October, the world over commemorates World Habitat Day. Amongst others, this is to reflect on the provision of adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future... Read More
I welcome the news that the Supreme Court of Appeal(SCA) yesterday handed down judgement in favour of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture regarding the Auditor-General's appeal against the Western Cape High Court ruling in favour of the... Read More
6 October marks the global movement which highlights cerebral palsy (CP). In South Africa, it is estimated that for every 1 000 babies that are born in a specific year, about 10 babies will have CP. Read More