News and Speeches
Breakdown of Matric Results of Schools in Poorer Communities
9 January 2014A breakdown of matric results of schools in poorer communities proves that certain commentators are misleading the public. Read More
Media Alert: Media Accreditation for the Western Cape NSC 2013 Awards Ceremony
9 January 2014On Tuesday 14 January 2014, Premier Helen Zille and Minister of Education, Donald Grant, will host the Western Cape National Senior Certificate 2013 Awards Ceremony. Read More
Capetonians Prepare for Spectacular CHAN Opening
8 January 2014The Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2014 is set to kick off with a spectacular opening ceremony at 16:00 on Saturday, 11 January 2014, at the iconic Cape Town Stadium. Read More
Candidates Who Qualify to Write Supplementary Exams to Apply Immediately
8 January 2014The Western Cape Government encourages those who did not pass to re-apply to write the 2014 National Senior Certificate, or to apply for a supplementary exam if you qualify. Read More
Media Alert: Delft to host Mobilisation Tournament in Run-up to CHAN
8 January 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will be hosting a CHAN Mobilisation Tournament at the Delft Sports Complex on 9 January 2014 from 08:30 to 14:30. Read More
Western Cape Disaster Management Monitoring Effects of Heavy Rainfall
8 January 2014The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC) has been monitoring heavy rains experienced throughout the province due to a cut off low. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Grant to Congratulate Candidates and Officials
7 January 2014Today, 7 January 2014, Minister Grant is inviting media to join him on his visit to two district offices and a school to congratulate them on their 2013 NSC results. Read More
Celebrating Success at Schools and District Offices
7 January 2014Western Cape Minister of Education, Donald Grant highlights some the 2013 NSC results, including district performance, individual school performance and improvements in the Khayelitsha and Manenberg area. Read More
National Senior Certificate 2013 Matrics: A "Class Act"
6 January 2014The Western Cape exceeds the 2014 target of 40 000 matric passes and improved on indicators of quality, showing growth in the number of candidates passing mathematics and physical science. Read More
Matric 2013 Results: Western Cape Preview
5 January 2014The Western Cape Education Department is confident that the province's 2013 National Senior Certificate results will be a true and accurate reflection of the abilities of candidates, consistent with trends in improvement in the Western Cape in... Read More
Western Cape to Donate Animal Feed to Northern Cape and North West Province
3 January 2014The first planning meeting between the Western Cape Ministry of Agriculture, Transnet, and Agri Western Cape, discussing how animal feed will be transported to the Northern Cape and North West region, took place on Thursday, 2 January 2014. Read More
Media Alert: South African Closed Chess Championships in Cape Town
2 January 2014The South African Closed Chess Championship will be hosted in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in Cape Town, from 3 to 12 January 2014. Read More
New Year's Babies 2014
2 January 2014Western Cape Government Health is proud to announce the birth of 151 babies in public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on New Year's Day 2014. Read More
Western Cape Farmers Donate Drought Relief for Northern Cape and North West
30 December 2013Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Gerrit van Rensburg, announced that Western Cape farmers will assist farmers in the drought-stricken Northern Cape and North West provinces. Read More
Passenger Deaths Down 50% over December Period
30 December 2013The number of passenger deaths have dropped by 50% compared to the same time last year, between 1 December and 29 December. Read More
Road Deaths Down 35% Despite Increased Traffic Volume in the Province
24 December 2013Road deaths for the period 1 to 22 December 2013 are down by 35% for the same period in 2012. Read More
Hanover Park Community Health Centre Fortified Against Shooting
20 December 2013Following a shooting incident at the Hanover Park Community Health Centre (CHC) in October this year, safety and security mechanisms have been installed to safeguard the facility. It is now a fortress in many ways. Read More
Diarrhoeal Season is Here
20 December 2013Every year between the beginning of November and the end of May thousands of babies and toddlers across the province access Western Cape Government Health facilities seeking treatment for dehydration due to diarrhoea. Read More
Prevent Diving Accidents this Holiday Season – Dive Feet First
20 December 2013Groote Schuur Hospital’s Acute Spinal Cord Injury Unit admits and treats an average of seven patients every year who sustain severe neck injuries secondary to diving accidents. Read More
Cavalcade Brings Santa Claus to Town
19 December 2013Father Christmas made his early annual visit to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on 19 December 2013. Read More
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