News and Speeches
Minister Fritz condemns conduct by CoCT law enforcement officers in Khayelitsha
2 July 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns the conduct of four City of Cape Town law enforcement officers in Khayelitsha yesterday, which infringed on the human dignity of a resident in the province. This conduct has no place in the... Read More
Minister Fritz consults with Khayelitsha FBOs on responding to Covid-19
2 July 2020Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, hosted a consultation with approximately 30 Faith Based Organisations (FBO) from Khayelitsha, Lingelethu West, Harare, Mfuleni and Kleinvlei. Read More
Grades R, 6 and 11 will return to class on Monday 6 July 2020
2 July 2020We have noted the statement by the national minister regarding today’s discussions in the Council of Education Ministers. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital Appreciation Wednesday hero: Develin Basson
1 July 2020Develin Basson, an Administration Clerk at Groote Schuur Hospital is today’s Appreciation Wednesday hero. The campaign seeks to give appreciation to ordinary heroes who are inspiring others during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
WCED offers temporary Classroom Assistant posts during the national disaster
1 July 2020The WCED is asking candidates who wish to be considered as temporary classroom assistants during the national state of disaster to register their profiles on our online system as part of our Classroom Assistant initiative. Read More
Minister Fritz condemns Philippi 2 shootings, killing 6
1 July 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has condemned in the strongest terms the two shooting incidents which were reported in Philippi East within the Nyanga Cluster yesterday, killing six people in total. Read More
More people occupy quarantine and isolation facilities
1 July 2020Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit Masiphumelele taxi rank
1 July 2020As part of Western Cape Government’s COVID-19 awareness campaign, the Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will tomorrow, Thursday 2 July 2020, visit Masiphumelele taxi rank near Fish Hoek and Kommetjie. Read More
Chrysalis Academy launches virtual photo album in youth month
30 June 2020Today, Chrysalis Academy launched its virtual and living photo album, marking its twentieth anniversary as we conclude youth month. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers engages Dunoon Project Steering Committee on RISSUP
30 June 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, accompanied by the City of Cape Town’s (CoCT) MAYCO member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi, engaged the Dunoon Project Steering Committee (PSC), where an update... Read More
MEC Fritz calls on public to have their say - liquor license application process
30 June 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the 82 investigations conducted by the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) between 21 March and 26 June 2020, resulting in the suspension of 34 licenses. Read More
DSD welcomes donations and provides additional support to old age homes
30 June 2020The Department of Social Development has ensured that 105 000 additional masks have reached various old age homes where the need is the greatest. This brings the total to 120 000 masks distributed to high risk groups, made possible by donations. Read More
Minister Kubayi-Ngubane to urgently confirm accommodation for leisure can open
30 June 2020The Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane needs to urgently confirm that accommodation for leisure at licensed and accredited establishments is permitted under Alert Level 3. Read More
One Home One Garden Campaign encourages households to start food production unit
30 June 2020In support of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) One Home One Garden Campaign Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer recently visited food gardens in Witzenberg. Read More
Protect and save lives: Use a dedicated rural facility to isolate or quarantine
30 June 2020Everyone needs to take definite action to protect the vulnerable and those at high risk of severe COVID-19. Read More
Doctor grateful for colleagues’ support during Covid-19 recovery
30 June 2020Dr Gideon Titus, an Internal Medicine Registrar at Tygerberg Hospital, is appreciative of the leadership of the Internal Medicine department who regularly called to check up on him while he recovered from Covid-19 at home. Read More
Urgent intervention needed by Minister Pravin Gordhan at Port of Cape Town
29 June 2020The efficient and effective performance of the Port of Cape Town is critical to economic recovery and growth for the Western Cape. Read More
Chrysalis Academy to launch virtual photo album in youth month
29 June 2020Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, together with the CEO of Chrysalis Academy, Dr Lucille Meyer, and Chrysalis’ Head of Training, Janine Turner, will present the Academy's virtual photo album, marking its twentieth anniversary as... Read More
LEAP arrest 30 for possession of illicit substances and rail-related crime
29 June 2020LEAP arrest 30 for possession of illicit substances, rail-related crime & possession of ammunition and firearms Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to engage Dunoon Project Steering Committee
29 June 2020Today, Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will engage the Dunoon Project Steering Committee to provide an update on the planned re-blocking as part of the Rapid Informal Settlements Support and Upgrade Programme (RISSUP) in the area, to... Read More
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