News and Speeches
Minister Fritz celebrates Bellville resident turning 100 years old
27 July 2017The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, joined the birthday celebrations of Mrs. Johanna February, who turned 100 years old yesterday. Read More
MEDIA ALERT:MEC Plato hosts Gugulethu/Nyanga PNP consultation sessions
27 July 2017MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato hosts Gugulethu/Nyanga Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation session Read More
Tourism sector shows jobs and revenue gains, according to official mid-term repo
27 July 2017A mid-term report-back on the Western Cape’s tourism sector has found significant increases in arrivals, revenue and airline seats in the past three years. More than 20 000 jobs have been added and foreign tourist spend increased by R4billion in the... Read More
Central Karoo Sport Awards Honour Young and Old Sport Stars
27 July 2017The third annual regional Central Karoo Sport Awards honoured both new sporting talent as well as the more experienced athletes. Read More
Philippi Shack Fire: Department rendering assistance & support to family
27 July 2017A team of social workers from the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has visited the remaining family members of a Philippi family, where 6 members died in a fire. Read More
Roadworks between Oudtshoorn and De Rust progressing well
26 July 2017Work on a Department of Transport and Public Works project to rehabilitate a 33 km section of the R341 between Oudtshoorn and De Rust is progressing well. Read More
Update on job gains and economic growth in Western Cape tourism
26 July 2017Tomorrow (27July 2017), more details on job gains and economic growth in the Western Cape’s tourism sector will be released. Read More
Music Therapy aiding Mental Health recovery In Children and Adolescents
26 July 2017The Western Cape Government Health continues to see a noticeable increase in children and adolescents accessing mental health services in the province. Read More
Young city programmers using tech to solve water crisis
25 July 2017Young computer programmers are helping to develop answers to the water crisis, and create systems for families to better manage household tasks. Read More
Mental Health in Eden
25 July 2017Juanita Nel suffered with the ‘blues’ during her years at college. She started hearing voices after the birth of her first baby, and it was dismissed as postnatal stress. She became delusional after her second child and only then received the help... Read More
MEC Schäfer pleased that incidents of burglary and vandalism have reduced
25 July 2017At the start of every school term, one of my main concerns is that teachers and learners will arrive at a school that has been badly vandalised or burgled during the winter school holidays. Read More
MEDIA ALERT:MEC Plato embarks on NHW and CPF safety engagements
25 July 2017MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato embarks on Neighbourhood Watch and Community Policing Forum safety engagements Read More
Western Cape Government Economic and Fiscal Strategy: Open for business
25 July 2017Western Cape Representative of the South African German Chamber of Commerce, MS Anja Tambusso – Ferra The German Consul General, Mr Matthias Hansen The Acing Consul General of Switzerland, Ms Verena Mathis Read More
Young city software developers to showcase their latest concepts
24 July 2017Young software developers will have the chance to showcase their concepts as part of Minister Alan Winde’s focus on innovation this month. Today (24 July 2017), Minister Winde will visit Absa Aliens, a training ground for talented young software... Read More
Western Cape athletes prepare for national Indigenous Games
24 July 2017The past weekend saw approximately 200 athletes from across the Western Cape gathered at the Western Cape Sports School in Kuils River to stake their place in Team Western Cape for the forthcoming national Read More
Eight people die on Western Cape roads
24 July 2017Eight people lost their lives over the weekend, according to a preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services. Read More
Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development
24 July 201721 July 2017 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell Waste Management – Municipal mandates and responsibilities Read More
Premier Zille and Minister Schafer Showcase eLearning Model School in Gugulethu
24 July 2017Premier Zille and Minister Schafer Showcase eLearning Model School in Gugulethu Read More
Premier Zille and Minister Schafer showcase eLearning model school in Gugulethu
24 July 2017Premier Helen Zille and Education Minister Debbie Schafer today visited Litha Primary School in Gugulethu to view the progress being made in the province's eLearning Game Changer. Read More
Media release: We mourn the passing of Cape Town musician Errol Dyers
24 July 2017Statement from Anroux Marais, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport: It is with great sadness that I learnt of the passing of one of the Western Cape’s great music talents, Errol Dyers. Read More
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