Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes news of the capture and arrest of Lwazi Sibindana, who allegedly murdered Jacque Mpontsana by setting her alight during a domestic dispute in September last year. Read More
On Tuesday, 25 January 2022, the Western Cape Ministers' for Social Development and Transport and Public Works, Ms Sharna Fernandez and Mr Daylin Mitchell, will officially open a new social services office for Murraysburg and the surrounding areas. Read More
Media release by Premier Alan Winde on the suspension of Minister Albert Fritz In the past week serious allegations pertaining to the conduct of Minister Albert Fritz were brought to my attention. Read More
Media release by Premier Alan Winde on the appointment of Anroux Marais as acting Minister of Community Safety Read More
This morning I visited Scottsville Secondary School to celebrate the release of the individual 2021 National Senior Certificate results to learners. Read More
The results of the 2021 National Senior Certificate exams will be announced this week. Thursday, 20 January 2022 – national results announcement Read More
Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes news of enforcement activities carried out by the Western Cape Liquor Authority over the Festive Season to ensure that liquor traders complied with the conditions of their liquor... Read More
“Despite our imminent exit from the fourth wave, the President still does not have a clear roadmap to end the national State of Disaster.” Read More
The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the decision to expand Pelican Park High School’s curriculum to include agricultural subjects such as agricultural management science and agricultural technology. Read More
I am absolutely delighted with the results of the Matric Class of 2021 in the Western Cape. Our provincial pass rate was announced by Minister Angie Motshekga this evening as 81.2% - an increase of 1.3 percentage points from last year. Read More
The Western Cape MEC of Human Settlements Tertuis Simmers, hosted the National Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and her Deputy Minister Pamela Tshwete during their 2-day visit to the province. Read More
“AAAH’s major investment in Cape Town will boost investment into the Western Cape health-tech industry by approximately R1billion and create jobs” Read More
This morning I visited Perivale Primary School to welcome learners to class for the first term. Read More
On Wednesday, 19 January 2022, the Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, will visit Perivale Primary School to celebrate the start of the school year. A statement will be released after the visit. Read More
Media Release by the Western Cape Government: Early airport data shows 27% recovery in international trips for December 2021, compared to December 2019 Read More
Vaccinations are picking up again, let’s continue to increase our protection and not take COVID-19 back to work or school. Read More
Media release: Premier Winde’s response to the extension of the National State of Disaster 14 January 2022 Read More
On Tuesday, the Minister of Basic Education confirmed in a statement issued that no plans are currently in place to change the current Directions issued by the Department of Basic Education in terms of the Disaster Management Regulations, except as... Read More
“Growing body of evidence shows that the fourth wave has been less severe and that COVID-19 cases have decoupled from hospitalisations and deaths. The time has come to normalise our COVID-19 response.” Read More
I welcome the announcement by the Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Masizole Mnqasela, that the State of Province Address (SOPA) this year will be held at the Velddrif Town Hall, in Velddrif in the West Coast District of our... Read More