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Meiringspoort storm damage assessment

On 18 June 2026, Minister Simmers and staff from the Department of Infrastructure conducted an oversight visit to Meiringspoort to assess...

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R43 between Worcester and Villiersdorp opened ahead of schedule

TR 30/2 (R43) between Worcester and Villiersdorp: Reopened Following tireless work by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure and its...

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Minister Marais condemns deadly gang-related shootings in Grassy Park and Manenberg

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has condemned the latest gang-related shootings in Grassy...

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Western Cape strengthens adolescent mental health services with new specialised unit

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially opened a new adolescent mental health wing for girls at Lentegeur Hospital...

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Significant progress made in disaster response as Western Cape shifts focus to long-term recovery

Premier Alan Winde and members of his Cabinet today provided an update on the Western Cape Government’s ongoing response to the severe...

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General Patekile echoes the Western Cape Government's call for adequate SAPS resources

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has noted the observations made by outgoing Western Cape...

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Youth Day: WCG launches Positive Parenting Series on connecting with your teen

This Youth Month, the Western Cape Government is launching an innovative positive parenting series, covering specific topics that teens told...

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Western Cape outlines preparedness to mitigate tensions around illegal immigration protests

Premier Alan Winde and several members of his Cabinet attended a Joint Operations Centre (JOC) meeting, led by the Provincial Disaster...

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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie announces public viewing sites across the Western Cape

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, is pleased to announce the establishment of public viewing sites...

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Western Cape Health and Wellness implements mitigation measures to maintain specialist healthcare access for Central Karoo patients

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is implementing a range of mitigation measures to ensure that patients from the Central...

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Minister Marais condemns triple murder in Khaylelitsha and calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has strongly condemned the senseless murder of three people...

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LEAP stats support General Patekile's call: Municipal policing powers must be expanded

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the remarks made by outgoing Western Cape...

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