News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Public safety Minister Marais welcomes conviction, sentencing of Aurora farm murder accused The Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Phindile... Read more Economy and financial matters Western Cape Government welcomes scrapping of VAT hike The Western Cape Government welcomes the official reversal of the VAT increases as gazetted by National Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana... Read more Economy and financial matters WCG welcomes scrapping of VAT hike Honourable Speaker, The Western Cape Government welcomes the scrapping of the VAT increase hike. It is not a neutral policy. It is... Read more Media release Western Cape Government calls for heightened road safety ahead of long weekend and school break As another long weekend approaches, followed by a week-long school break, the Western Cape Government is urging all road users to prioritise... Read more Built environment Minister Simmers engages with Cape Winelands District Municipality on New Provincial Roads Delivery Model Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Today, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers... Read more Media release Former Blitzboks coach Norman Mbiko remembered as a trailblazer for rugby and transformation Western Cape Government Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has paid tribute to the late Norman Mbiko, hailing him as... Read more Media release Easter Weekend road deaths decline in Western Cape, but safety plea continues The Western Cape Government is encouraged by the slight decline in road-related fatalities over the 2025 Easter weekend, but continues to... Read more Built environment New Provincial Roads Model to improve and accelerate delivery in the Western Cape Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers This week, Western Cape Government Minister of Infrastructure... Read more Built environment Partnership in action: Minister Simmers joins sod-turning of privately developed affordable housing project in Bellville Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers On Thursday, 17 April 2025, Western Cape Minister of... Read more Media release 183 Arrested for drunk driving as Western Cape braces for Easter traffic surge As the Easter weekend approaches, the Western Cape Government is urging all road users to exercise caution, remain vigilant, and take... Read more Built environment Outcomes of second Infrastructure Ministerial Committee meeting On Wednesday, 16 April 2025, Western Cape Minister of infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, chaired the second meeting of the Western Cape... Read more Media release Don’t wait! Record number of applications received for 2026 17 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in... Read more Load More
