The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) and City of Cape Town (CoCT) are working closely together to ensure plans remain on track for a smooth service handover of the Saxon Sea and Protea Park Clinics in Atlantis. Read More
The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers once again made their presence felt by arresting 1 098 individuals between 3 and 30 July 2023, while also confiscating 30 firearms from across the metro. Read More
The Western Cape Department of Social Development invites NPOs and organisations to submit funding proposals for social welfare and community development services and programmes. Read More
Media Release: Premier’s 20th Energy Digicon looks at the importance of Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant in Western Cape’s energy mix Read More
Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said he is very pleased with the news that the Blossoms Water Supply Scheme has recently delivered the first water to the Oudtshoorn Oosbank... Read More
We stood firm during the SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike and refused to close all schools in the Western Cape. We did so not only to ensure schools focused on teaching and learning, but also to provide places of safety and supply meals to hungry... Read More
Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government remains committed to working with taxi leaders Read More
As a result of the SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike, learner and teacher absenteeism dealt a devastating blow to education and our efforts to recover learning losses because of COVID-19. Read More
Much-needed services were denied to many vulnerable clients of the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) who could not access services due to the minibus taxi strike. Read More
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport invites initiation school principals and initiation forums to register for the 2023 Summer season. Read More
The ongoing minibus taxi strike and associated sporadic violence in certain areas are continuing to impact the delivery of health services, resulting in staff being unable to report for work, facilities having to close or operate at reduced capacity... Read More
As a result of the SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike, 728 247 learners stayed home from school today, which is 60% of the learners in our schools in the Western Cape. In addition, 12 026 staff members (21.5%) were also absent and 48 schools were... Read More
Media Release: Premier relieved that mini-bus taxi strike has ended I am relieved that the mini-bus taxi strike has ended. The strike dragged on for far too long, with residents, particularly the poor, worst affected. Read More
Joint Media Release: Premier & Western Cape Minister of Mobility deeply disappointed that mini-bus taxi strike will continue Read More
Media Release: Premier chairs extended provincial Cabinet meeting as efforts to respond to mini-bus taxi strike continue Read More
Update on health services affected by the minibus taxi strike and criminal activity. Read More
As a result of the SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike, 852 259 learners stayed home from school today, which is 71% of the learners in our schools. Read More
Media Release: Premier Winde appalled at impact of taxi strike on WC Government services Read More
City of Cape Town MMC for Urban Mobility Roberto Quintas and Western Cape Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie met with SANTACO-WC leadership on Friday evening and Sunday aft Read More