News and Speeches
Tourism continues to grow with visitors to WC attractions topping 3.2 million
10 June 2024The exciting upward trend we have seen in the Western Cape tourism sector continues, bringing economic and job-creating benefits to the Western Cape. Read More
Youth Month: DSD unlocking youth’s potential
6 June 2024The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) owns and funds seven secure Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCC) for youth in conflict with the law and those that pose behavioral challenges, and funds 53 Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) CYCCs... Read More
Road closure update - 6 June 2024
6 June 2024Report as at 9 am Highlights since the previous report Read More
Operational successes by K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week
6 June 2024Operational successes by Swartland, Overstrand and Mosselbay K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week. Read More
Fueling wellness: Dietitians at the heart of healthy communities
6 June 2024Dietitians stand at the forefront of public health initiatives, championing wellness and healthy living for all people. Read More
PUBLIC NOTICE: Reed Street CDC Dental Clinic reopens
6 June 2024The Reed Street CDC Dental Clinic in Bellville has resumed its services after a temporary closure caused by heavy rainfall. Following mop-up operations, we have successfully restored our services to ensure continued access to dental care for the... Read More
Minister Bheki Cele should immediately release 4th quarter Crime Statistics
5 June 2024Joint statement between Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen. Read More
Franschhoek Pass road construction
5 June 2024Notice of temporary closure of Franschhoek Pass due to construction works on slip repairs from 10 to 12 June 2024 Franschhoek Pass (R45) between Franschoek and Villiersdorp will be CLOSED between 9 AM and 3 PM on weekdays for construction. Read More
Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers: updates on road closures
5 June 2024Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers: updates on road closure status Over the past few days, winter rains have fallen over parts of the Western Cape. Several roads had to be closed either due to overtopping or because they... Read More
Ready, get set-up, and grow – WCG’s R9 million 2024 SMME Booster Fund is open
5 June 2024After assisting more than 950 Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises (SMMEs) across the Western Cape, sustaining 4 977 jobs, and dedicating R85,5 million since 2019, the latest window of the SMME Booster Fund is now open for applications. Read More
Dietitians play an important role in your health journey
5 June 2024Healthcare providers within the public healthcare system treat many people accessing services living with either a single or multimorbidity of chronic illnesses in the Western Cape. Read More
Supporting children born with clubfoot in the Western Cape
3 June 2024On World Clubfoot Day, 03 June 2024, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is raising global awareness about clubfoot, a treatable birth defect. This day is of specific significance in South Africa, where around 2000 children are born... Read More
Foster care can change lives for the better
31 May 2024On 31 May we celebrate World Foster Day – a day to raise awareness and educate people about the foster process and support foster families around the world. Read More
Know your responsibilities when moving livestock in South Africa
31 May 2024Since 30 April 2024, foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks have been reported on three farms in the Humansdorp area of the Eastern Cape, approximately 100 km from the Western Cape border. Read More
World Milk Day - 1 June 2024: Western Cape milk products to the rescue
31 May 2024In celebration of World Milk Day 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (DOA) would like to celebrate the dairy industry and acknowledge the critical role of milk as an essential food product and a "food hero". Read More
Dog Rabies confirmed on the Cape Peninsula
31 May 2024A case of rabies has been confirmed in a pet dog residing in the Capri area of the Southern Peninsula Read More
Protect our children from smoking or vaping
31 May 2024The message from the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness on World No Tobacco Day (31 May 2024) is that it is never too late to quit smoking and vaping. Read More
WC Government remains committed to citizens of the province
31 May 2024Media Release: The Western Cape Government remains committed to the citizens of the province following the 2024 elections Read More
Don’t Wait! Confirm your choice of school today
30 May 2024Starting today, parents who applied during the on-time admissions period (11 March 2024 – 12 April 2024) will be able to view the outcome of their applications for a place for their child in a school for 2025 on the online admissions system. Read More
National DSD “launches” Khuseleka Centre that has been operational since 2015
28 May 2024PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SHARNA FERNANDEZ Read More
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