News and Speeches
Last call for 2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards nominations
17 July 2017This is the last week to submit applications for the 2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards to be hosted by the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD). The applications deadline is the 21 July 2017. Read More
Mandela Day - Minister Fritz to join Rise Against Hunger and other initiatives
17 July 2017Tomorrow the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will join millions of South Africans in devoting 67 minutes in service of their fellow citizens, as we remember the spirit of former President Nelson Mandela. Read More
Mandela Day - Minister Fritz to join Rise Against Hunger and other initiatives
17 July 2017Tomorrow the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will join millions of South Africans in devoting 67 minutes in service of their fellow citizens, as we remember the spirit of former President Nelson Mandela. Read More
Chappies has been reopened
17 July 2017Chapman's Peak Drive has been reopened for through traffic. Read More
Western Cape DSD drastically reduces foster care backlog by 70%
14 July 2017The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has made good progress in reducing the two-year backlog of foster care cases by 70% in the space of 5 months. Read More
Holiday Fun with the Western Cape Library Service
14 July 2017With the school holidays upon us, the Western Cape Library Service kicked off their holiday programme at the Oppie Berg Mini Library in Ceres on 5 July 2017. Read More
Madiba Day activity at junior traffic training centre
14 July 2017The junior traffic training centre at Aurora High School near Piketberg will get a facelift on Madiba Day, 18 July 2017. Read More
MOD Production delights audience
13 July 2017On Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 85 learners from the Mass participation; Opportunity and access; Development and growth (MOD) Programme thrilled their audience with their display of skills in a production titled “Hats Read More
Inherent Structural Issues Are Hampering Economic Growth
13 July 2017Statement by Minister Ivan Meyer: South Africa continues to face a constrained economic and fiscal environment due to adverse economic conditions with the deterioration in the first half of 2017 reflective of the weak economic outlook. Read More
Call for entries for 2017 Premier’s Recognition Entrepreneurship Awards
13 July 2017Entries for the 2017 Premier’s Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards have opened. Business people are invited to enter the competition, which seeks to celebrate entrepreneurs who are making a contribution to growth and jobs in the province. Read More
Team Western Cape performing well at Rural Sport Development Championships
13 July 2017The Rural Sport Development Programme National Championships is currently underway in Polokwane, Limpopo. Read More
Western Cape Team competing in last day of Winter Games
13 July 2017With the National School Sport Championships Winter Games in Durban nearing the end, Team Western Cape has continued to perform well. Read More
Statement issued by Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities
13 July 2017Establishment of special committee to rebuild Garden Route Since the Garden Route fires of June, many people and organisations have come to the aid of those affected and have initiated projects to help the area get back on its feet. Read More
Western Cape DSD drastically reduces foster care backlog by 70%
13 July 2017The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has made good progress in reducing the two-year backlog of foster care cases by 70% in the space of 5 months. Read More
World Population Day: Department projects provincial population to grow to 7.3-m
12 July 2017The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has developed comprehensive population projections for the province. This data helps government to plan for expanded services. Read More
DCAS Drama Festival Winners Showcase their Talent on Suidooster
12 July 2017On 10 July 2017, the best actor and actress from the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) Tridistrict Drama Festival Read More
Award-winning green building reaches practical completion
12 July 2017An award-winning R152 million Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) project to build a regional office at Karl Bremer Hospital in Bellville reached practical completion today (12 July 2017). Read More
Western Cape's 2016 tourism arrivals up by 18%; R18 billion in foreign tourist
12 July 2017The Western Cape attracted 1.5 million foreign tourists, who spent in excess of R18 billion in the province, in 2016. This is according to the latest figures from South African Tourism (SAT), which were released to provinces this week. Read More
Team Western Cape performs well at Day 1 of Winter Games
11 July 2017The National School Sport Championships Winter Games is currently taking place in Durban. Read More
Premier Helen Zille and Media24 launch partnership
11 July 2017Premier Helen Zille and Media24 CEO, Ms Esmaré Weideman, officially launched the partnership between the Premier’s Advancement of Youth (PAY) internship programme, and WeCan24, a Media24 initiative.Through this new partnership, WeCan24 will train... Read More
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