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Project update on the Seven Passes Road, George

15 August 2024

On Monday, 5 August 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, paid a visit to the Seven Passes Road, between George and Wilderness. Read More

MEC Londt meets with SASSA Western Cape

14 August 2024

On 13 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, met with provincial management of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Read More

Airport precinct housing development update

14 August 2024

Minister Simmers outlines commitment and plans to commence construction of the next phase in the Airport precinct housing development Read More

Western Cape maintains lowest unemployment rate in SA

14 August 2024

According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, released by Statistics South Africa yesterday, the Western Cape has maintained the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa at 22.2% (in quarter two of 2024). Read More

Thuthuzela Care Centres a haven for GBV victims

12 August 2024

On 08 August 2024, Western Cape Ministers of Social Development, and Health and Wellness, Jaco Londt and Mireille Wenger, visited two Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCC) in Wynberg and Stellenbosch. Read More

Minister Marais dismayed after heist case is struck from roll

12 August 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has expressed her shock and dismay after the case against five alleged participants in the foiled heist in Khayelitsha on Monday was struck from the court roll. Read More

We must work together to permanently end load shedding

12 August 2024

On Thursday, 8 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Energy Council. Read More

Media Release: Minister Mackenzie pledges support for women’s chess

12 August 2024

On Sunday, 11 August 2024, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, joined the final day of the sixth annual Women’s Month Chess Tournament at Club Mykonos in Langebaan to show his support for women’s chess. Read More

New rural Ambulance Station to boost emergency medical care in Theewaterskloof

12 August 2024

On Monday, 12 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, officially opened the new R8.45 million Villiersdorp Ambulance Station. Read More

Premier celebrates women in business

9 August 2024

To mark Women’s Month, Premier Alan Winde this week visited several businesses owned and managed by women in the south of Cape Town. Read More

Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting

8 August 2024

A regular meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet was held yesterday, 7 August 2024. The following matters were discussed: Financial sustainability of provincial government Read More

Minister Marais issues Watching Brief after foiled Khayelitsha heist

8 August 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has instructed the Court Watching Brief Unit within the department to monitor the court case of five people arrested in Khayelitsha on Monday night. Read More

Minister Bredell commends swift response to Malmesbury flooding incident

8 August 2024

Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning, extends his gratitude to the West Coast Disaster Management Centre and Swartland Municipality for their prompt and effective response to this morning’s... Read More

Housing handover in Wolwedans concludes Ministerial visit to the Garden Route

7 August 2024

Provincial Minister of Infrastructure concludes visits to the Garden Route district with a housing handover to displaced Wolwedans residents Read More

Premier & Minister praise Western Cape SAPS for intelligence-driven operation

6 August 2024

Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais have welcomed the swift action by South African Police Service (SAPS) members in an intelligence-driven operation in Khayelitsha that prevented a plan Read More

Grabouw GBV ambassadors ready to make a positive difference

6 August 2024

On 06 August 2024, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador model in Grabouw. This is the third model of its kind in the province, as part of the Department’s commitment to... Read More

World Heritage Site activation celebrates Cradle of Human Culture

5 August 2024

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport 5 August 2024   World Heritage Site activation celebrates Cradle of Human Culture   Read More

Closing the Gap: Breast milk has a positive effect on your child

5 August 2024

Breastfeeding has long-term benefits for your baby, lasting right into adulthood. The longer you breastfeed, the longer the protection lasts and the greater the benefits. Breastfeeding takes centre stage annually between 1 and 7 August, during World... Read More

Western Cape learner chosen as the top SEAmester student for 2024!

4 August 2024

On Sunday, 28 July 2024, I had the privilege of meeting two outstanding Western Cape Grade 12 learners, Aimeè Stollie and Akhona Zondo, on board the SA Agulhas II. Read More

Premier’s reply to the debate on his Opening Address

2 August 2024

Yesterday, 1 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde replied to the debate on his Opening Address at the first session of the 7th Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP). Below is a summary of the salient points of the Premier’s reply: Read More

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