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Minister Mackenzie to announce outcomes of high-speed minibus taxi probe

13 June 2023

Tomorrow, Wednesday 14 June 2023, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie will announce Government’s decision following an investigation where a minibus taxi driver endangered passengers and other road u Read More

Western Cape Government working to support youth through engagements

13 June 2023

South Africa celebrates Youth Day on 16 June every year. While this is generally a day of upliftment for young people, the Western Cape Government has seen that there are high levels of disillusionment amongst the youth due to challenges such as... Read More

Outcomes of Western Cape Cabinet meeting

12 June 2023

Media Release: Outcomes of Western Cape Cabinet meeting Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of his Cabinet, on Wednesday 7 June 2023. SARB’s energy crisis contingency plan Read More

Gugulethu youths brave the cold and turn out at the youth empowerment Open Day

12 June 2023

On Thursday, 8 June the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure hosted another successful Youth Empowerment Open Day, this time at the iKhwezi Hall, in Gugulethu.    Read More

Minister Simmers’ outreach headed to the Central Karoo Municipal District

12 June 2023

On Tuesday, June 13th, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will begin his 2-day Central Karoo District outreach programme. During his visit, Minister Simmers will have engagements with the local municipalities, starting with the... Read More

Media Statement: South African athletes make country proud

11 June 2023

It has been an exciting weekend for South African (SA) sport, as we have seen local athletes reaching exciting new heights in their various disciplines.   Read More

Second taxi killing in Paarl – Mobility Minister responds

11 June 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Youth Month – Western Cape DSD supporting at-risk youth

9 June 2023

During the month of June, Youth Month, we recognize the invaluable contribution of countless young people who bravely fought for freedom and equality. Read More

Department of Infrastructure to host Youth Empowerment Open Day in Gugulethu

8 June 2023

Today, Thursday 8 June, the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure will host an Open Day event in Gugulethu, Cape Town. The event is aimed at bringing youth empowerment opportunities for youth members from the greater Gugulethu area. Read More

Western Cape rejects raced-based quotas for water licenses

8 June 2023

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA)rejects race-based qu Read More

Cape Town counts down 50 days to Netball World Cup 2023

8 June 2023

Friday, 9 June 2023 marks 50 days to go until the first whistle is blown at the Netball World Cup 2023. Read More

Minister Allen conducts unannounced visits to SAPS parades along the West Coast

8 June 2023

Between 5 and 6 June 2023, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen conducted unannounced visits at the St Helena Bay, Saldanha and Vredenburg South African Police Service’s (SAPS) stations.  Read More

Results from WC Provincial Traffic Services – 29 May to 4 June 2023

7 June 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Overstrand K-9 and Rural Safety Units disrupting criminals

7 June 2023

The Overstrand K-9 Unit is proving to be a continued menace to criminals, by making their lives very unpleasant. Read More

Premier welcomes progress in CoCT’s electricity wheeling project

7 June 2023

Media Release: Premier welcomes progress in CoCT’s electricity wheeling project Read More

Western Cape R5 million export booster fund launched

6 June 2023

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism has launched the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme (ECEP), which aims to support businesses that are export-ready or working towards export readiness to meet... Read More

Benefits of tax breaks for turning to alternative energy

6 June 2023

Media release: The benefits of tax breaks for people turning to alternative energy in the spotlight at Premier Winde’s 13th Energy Digicon Read More

Partnerships and collaboration are key to enhancing rural safety

5 June 2023

On Friday, 2 June 2023, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, chaired the Western Cape  Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) quarterly meeting on Rural... Read More

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