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Western Cape smoke alarm initiative keeps Langeberg residents safe

The Western Cape Government’s smoke alarm initiative received another boost with recent handovers of 1316 smoke alarms for the Langeberg...

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Suppliers must update details on Central Supplier Database to stay active

The Department of Infrastructure is requesting all suppliers to update important address details on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) by...

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Department of Local Government hosts Shared Services Summit to address municipal challenges

Today, the Department of Local Government (DLG) hosted an important Shared Services Summit at The Capetonian Hotel. The event brought...

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Don’t wait! Grade R, 1 and 8 admissions open tomorrow

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Don’t wait! The on-time admissions applications window for learners...

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A sad day for South African theatre as we mourn the passing of Athol Fugard

The Western Cape Government is saddened to hear the news of the passing of legendary playwright Athol Fugard. Fugard published more than 30...

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Western Cape Municipalities urged to step up to boost economy at first Premier’s Coordinating Forum of 2025

On Wednesday, 5 March 2025, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF), held in Stellenbosch. It was the...

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National Department of Human Settlements’ funding cuts for provincial housing delivery must be reversed

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Government (WCG) strongly disputes the National...

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Property Efficiency Report 2023-2024

The 13th issue of the Property Efficiency Report (PER) demonstrates the Western Cape Government's commitment to managing and improving the...

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Help us keep cyclists safe on the road

Joint Media release by the Departments of Cultural Affairs and Sport and Mobility: Help us keep cyclists safe on the road The Western Cape...

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Major housing delivery breakthrough: WCG and FNB partners to hand over 71 title deeds to beneficiaries

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Today, the Western Cape Government received 71 title deeds from...

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Minister offers condolences following the passing of Crystal-Donna Roberts

Minister offers condolences following the passing of Crystal-Donna Roberts The Western Cape Government is saddened at the sudden and...

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The latest GDP results suggest improved performance from the Western Cape Agricultural Sector

Agriculture rebounded to a 17.2% growth rate, lifting South Africa’s GDP growth to 0.6% in Quarter 4 of 2024 and for the 2024 year...

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