News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Media release YearBeyond applications are open – unemployed youth urged to take up the opportunity! The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has announced the opening of applications for unemployed youth to be part of the YearBeyond... Read more Transport and public roads Interim festive season road crash statistics: Western Cape Government calls for increased vigilance The Western Cape Government expresses its concern over the 106 fatal crashes and 122 fatalities recorded on municipal and provincial roads... Read more Transport and public roads Minister Sileku urges road safety following a near-miss incident on the N1 On 3 January 2025, Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku narrowly avoided a potential collision when the vehicle he was travelling in... Read more Health and Wellness Building a healthier future for you in 2025 The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness can confirm that emergency centres across the province managed 2,549 trauma cases and 5... Read more Health and Wellness A joyful start to 2025: Western Cape public health facilities welcome 101 newborns on New Years Day The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness can now confirm that 101 babies were born in public health facilities across the province... Read more Health and Wellness WCDHW welcomes new CEO at George Hospital It is with great excitement that the department welcomes Mr Tshepo Kau as the new CEO of George Hospital, starting 1 January 2025.... Read more Health and Wellness A call to action: We need your help to reduce trauma cases in Emergency Centres this festive season The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has released the latest data from its Health Emergency Centre Trauma Information System... Read more Health and Wellness Western Cape public health facilities welcomes 172* babies on Christmas Day The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to confirm the birth of 172* babies at public health facilities throughout the... Read more Health and Wellness Respect emergency centres: reduce preventable emergencies this festive season Respect emergency centres: reduce preventable emergencies this festive season The festive season is a time for celebration, but it often... Read more Health and Wellness Stay sun smart this summer: Tygerberg Hospital advises prevention, protection, and early detection of skin cancer Tygerberg Hospital treats approximately 1 000 skin cancer patients annually is appealing to residents to be vigilant regarding sun... Read more Media release Mid-season festive road safety stats reveal disturbing trends On 19 December 2024, the National Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, alongside the Western Cape’s Provincial Minister of Mobility, Isaac... Read more Built environment Khayalethu Bungalows Housing Project shows steady progress Media Release by Tertuis Simmers, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Today, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers... Read more Load More