News and Speeches
R88.8 million in emergency funding to mitigate impact of loadshedding
30 January 2023Joint media release: R88.8 million in emergency funding to mitigate impact of loadshedding in local municipalities. Read More
Minister Simmers rates Gauteng MPL 2 day working visit a success
30 January 2023On Friday, January 27, the Gauteng MPL-delegation for Human Settlements concluded it’s 2 day working visit to the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais: Arts and Culture funding applications now open
30 January 2023On Monday, 30 January 2023, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) announced the opening of applications for arts and culture funding for the 2023/24 financial year. Read More
Providing emergency medical care to all who need it
30 January 2023It was a busy weekend for the Western Cape Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) where their interventions in critical moments and prompt transport to the nearest health facility were in high demand. Read More
Police resourcing allocation behind by 20 years and almost 90 000 Officers short
29 January 2023Having commemorated the annual National Police Day this past Friday, I am at pains to point out that there is no appetite from the National Minister of Police, Bheki Cele to address crime in the Western Cape, let alone our Read More
Criminals target Western Cape schools during holiday period
27 January 2023Western Cape schools again fell victim to criminal activity during the December/January school holidays. Read More
Hotel occupancy surpasses pre-pandemic levels in December 2022
27 January 2023Data from the South African Hotel Review, complied by STR, which gathers data directly from hotels across South Africa, has confirmed that hotel occupancy for the Western Cape stood at 72% in Read More
Community Safety to host its District Rural Safety Summit in Central Karoo
27 January 2023On 30 January 2023, the Department of Community Safety will host its District Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities (RSSaPNP) engagement in the Central Karoo District. Read More
Victim Empowerment Programme gets funding boost
27 January 2023The Western Cape Department of Social Development allocated R62 866 000 to its Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP) in the 2022/2023 financial year, a significant increase from the R45 million that was allocated in 2019. Read More
Making COVID-19 vaccines and other health services accessible
27 January 2023There will be several opportunities for residents and spectators, when the Battle of the Stars pre-season soccer tournament takes place at the Vuyiseka Sports Complex in Philippi over the following weeks, to access their COVID-19 vaccine or booster. Read More
Community Safety hosts Policing Needs and Priorities engagement: Cape Metro East
27 January 2023On 26 January 2023 the Western Cape Department of Community Safety hosted its Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP)engagement in the City of Cape Town for the SAPS Metro East sub-district. Read More
Extend condolences to families of LEAP officers
26 January 2023Minister Reagen Allen and MMC JP Smith extend condolences to families of LEAP officers Read More
Minister Mbombo welcomes 300 new nursing students at WC College of Nursing
26 January 2023The Western Cape College of Nursing (WCCN) is kicking 2023 off on a high note by expanding their course offering and annual intake of students. Read More
Minister Zulu must stick to SASSA meeting commitment
25 January 2023I was hopeful yesterday’s meeting of national Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu and Members of the Executive Council (MINMEC) would provide the answers I’ve been seeking regarding issues plaguing the South African Social Security Agency (... Read More
Community Safety to host Policing Needs and Priorities engagement in Metro East
25 January 2023On 26 January 2023, the Department of Community Safety will host its Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) engagement in the City of Cape Town for the SAPS Cape Metro East area. Read More
Minister Simmers welcomes 2-day working visit by Gauteng MPL delegation
25 January 2023The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will be hosting a delegation led by the Gauteng MPL for Human Settlements on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th January 2023. Read More
Tourism Safety Officers contribute to safer festive season
24 January 2023Joint statement: The Western Cape Government’s (WCGs) Tourism Safety Officers (TSOs) have been making a significant contribution to keeping visitors safe at the various holiday sites across the Cape. Read More
New youth centre in Delft a beacon of hope
23 January 2023Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez welcomes the opening of the Kap 23 Youth Centre in Delft. The birthing of this facility is thanks to a partnership between NPO HOPE Cape Town and the German AIDS Foundation, which has... Read More
4th Port Stakeholder Workshop IDs need for greater private sector participation
23 January 2023On Friday, 20 January 2023, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, hosted the fourth annual Port Stakeholder Engagement, bringing together representatives from across the port logistics value chain, experts in maritime trans Read More
Protect your children, keep measles immunisations up to date
20 January 2023Western Cape Government Health and Wellness is calling on all parents and caregivers to ensure that their children’s vaccinations are up to date to protect them against diseases that can cause serious harm, such as measles. Too many children right... Read More
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