News and Speeches
World Drug Day: Registered programmes can change lives
26 June 2024The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is observed on 26 June annually. Read More
Vaccination remains the best protection against severe flu this year
26 June 2024The Western Cape is currently experiencing the peak of the annual influenza or flu season as the virus circulates in communities. Read More
To our youth: Let’s keep you healthy to help you reach your goals
25 June 2024Being a young person brings many new opportunities: making decisions about your style, picking subjects in school that could shape your career, new relationships with people, figuring out who you are and what you stand for. Read More
DSD partners with the City of Cape Town in its efforts to support the homeless
21 June 2024The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) welcomes a recent ruling by the Western Cape High Court affirming the City of Cape Town’s Safe Spaces as dignified transitional shelter. Read More
Western Cape livestock industry working together against foot and mouth disease
21 June 2024THE WESTERN CAPE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY WORKING TOGETHER AGAINST FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE: KNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN MOVING LIVESTOCK IN SOUTH AFRICA Read More
Let’s work together to keep healthy and safe this winter
19 June 2024The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is prioritising the health and safety of all patients during this cold season. With winter upon us, many people are navigating healthcare facilities visits amidst cold and wet conditions. Read More
Welcome Minister Mireille Wenger
19 June 2024We are excited to welcome Ms Mireille Wenger as the Minister for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. Read More
DSD Provincial Youth Expo inspiring young people
19 June 2024On 19 June 2024, hundreds of young people continued the Youth Month celebrations at the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Provincial Youth Expo in Saldanha Bay, in collaboration with Mfesane – a DSD-supported NPO. Read More
New Mobility Minister committed to WCG’s vision of connecting communities
18 June 2024Media release by Isaac Mbulelo Sileku, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Mobility Read More
Two high school learners to embark on a voyage on board the SA Agulhas II
17 June 2024Two Western Cape high school learners have been selected for the SEAmester programme and will be participating in an exciting research voyage on board the SA Agulhas II for 10 days during the June school holidays. Read More
Invitation to Western Cape Provincial Youth Expo
17 June 2024The media are invited to attend the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s Provincial Youth Expo on 19 June 2024 in Saldanha Bay. Read More
Empowering local governance: Seasonal School for Councilors returns to WC
14 June 2024Today, the Department of Local Government (DLG) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) are hosting the continuation of the Seasonal School for Councilors in the Western Cape. Read More
Premier Winde deeply honoured to be re-elected to lead Western Cape Government
13 June 2024Media Release: Premier Winde deeply honoured to be re-elected to lead Western Cape Government Today, 13 June 2024, Premier Alan Winde was re-elected to lead the Western Cape Government (WCG) for another 5-year term. Read More
Congratulations to Christel House
13 June 2024The Western Cape Education Department would like to congratulate Christel House, an independent school in the Western Cape, for being named as a Top 10 shortlist for the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity. Read More
Premier Winde announces his new Cabinet
13 June 2024Media Release: Premier Winde announces his new Cabinet Today, 13 June 2024, Premier Alan Winde announced the new Cabinet of the Western Cape Government (WCG). Read More
Don’t Wait! Auto confirmations to take place on Friday
12 June 2024On Saturday morning, the next phase of the 2025 admissions process will be implemented. The WCED online admissions system will begin to automatically confirm placement for the highest-ranked choice of school in terms of successful applications for... Read More
Official swearing-in of Premier & announcement of new provincial Cabinet
12 June 2024Media Alert: Official swearing-in of Premier & announcement of new Western Cape Government Cabinet Read More
LEAP continues to create safer communities
12 June 2024Between 29 April and 2 June 2024, the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers once again made their presence felt across the priority areas where they are deployed. Read More
Rabies confirmed in a seal from Cape Town – Report seal bites
11 June 2024On 7 June 2024, a case of rabies was confirmed in a wild Cape fur seal from Big Bay, Blouberg, Cape Town. Suspected positive results have also been received for seals sampled at Strand on 15 May and Muizenberg on 26 May. Read More
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
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