News and Speeches
Minister Tertuis Simmers hands over the first 44 houses of 190 at Transhex
16 March 2023Earlier today, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure handed over the first 44 units of the much anticipated 190 houses at the Transhex Housing project in Worcester. Joined by the Executive Mayor of Breede Valley Ald. Read More
Minister welcomes investigation into alleged criminal activities by officials
16 March 2023It is with concern and dismay that we learned of the search and seizure operation on the offices of the Mayoral Committee member (MMC) for Human Settlements in the City of Cape Town, Councillor Malusi Booi. Read More
Cape Town International scoops 8th consecutive ‘Best Airport in Africa’ award
16 March 2023Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) won their eighth consecutive award for ‘Best Airport in Africa’ and third consecutive award for ‘Best Airport Staff in Africa’ at the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards, held last night at the Passenger Te Read More
Schools are closed on Monday, 20 March 2023, for a planned school holiday
16 March 2023We are aware of concerns that have been raised about the impact of the alleged “national shutdown” planned by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on Monday, 20 March 2023. Read More
Western Cape Disaster Management head lays out blackout contingency plan
16 March 2023Media release: #EnergyDigicons – Western Cape Disaster Management head lays out blackout contingency plan for the province Read More
2022 systemic test results show interventions are working
16 March 2023We published the 2021 systemic test results last year, which revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic caused devastating learning losses, which were most severe the Foundation Phase. Read More
Provincial Minister Tertuis Simmers to begin handover of 190 Houses in Transhex
14 March 2023The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will begin the handover of 190 houses at the Transhex Housing project in Worcester on Wednesday 15 March. The Minister will be joined by the Executive Mayor of Breede Valley Municipality... Read More
66th Session of Commission on Narcotic Drugs
14 March 2023The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is hosting the 66th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna from 13 to 17 March. Read More
Jubilation all around as Minister Tertuis Simmers handed over new homes
13 March 2023On Friday, March 10, 2023, the Communities of Masakhane and Blompark were showered with keys to their brand-new homes to commemorate Human Rights month. It was a day filled with tears of joy and jubilation for the beneficiaries. Read More
Western Cape Government will not tolerate EFF threats of violence
13 March 2023Media release: Western Cape Government will not tolerate threats of violence and intimidation as part of EFF protest Read More
Despite service delivery pressures Karl Bremer performs 328 additional surgeries
13 March 2023Despite service delivery pressures, Karl Bremer performs 328 additional surgeries since August Read More
Nehawu prevents parents and staff members from accessing WCED services
13 March 2023It is absolutely unacceptable that some striking Nehawu workers invaded the walk-in Client Service Centre at the Western Cape Education Department head office today. Read More
Arrests in George taxi murder show impact of safety collaboration
10 March 2023Joint statement: Arrests in George taxi murder show impact of safety collaboration Read More
Vaccinate your child against measles before 31 March
10 March 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness reminds parents, guardians and caregivers that they have until 31 March 2023 to vaccinate their children against measles, as part of the national campaign. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais celebrates Team Western Cape for historic wins
10 March 2023On Friday, 10 March 2023, Minister Anroux Marais and senior officials from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted an appreciation eve Read More
Update on the NEHAWU protest action in the Western Cape, Friday 10 March 2023
10 March 2023On Friday, 10 March 2023, there we very few reports of picketers at two health facilities but no reports of protest action or disruption of service at any health facility in the Western Cape. Read More
Swartland and Overstrand K-9 Units continue to interrupt criminals
9 March 2023The Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units are proving to be a continued menace to criminals, by making their lives very unpleasant. Between 21 February 2023 to 5 March 2023, these units arrested 28 suspects. Read More
Update on protest action in the Western Cape
9 March 2023Since the start of the week there have been several incidents of protest led by Nehawu across the country. In the Western Cape this has been mainly isolated to the Khayelitsha area resulting in some disruption of our healthcare services. Read More
Minister Simmers to visit Overstrand Municipality to deliver new houses
9 March 2023On Friday 10 March, beneficiaries from Masakhane in Gaansbaai will receive keys to their new homes from the Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers. With 150 units completed thus far, the R98 Million project will see the first group of... Read More
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