News and Speeches
WCG Mourns the loss of a pioneer for sport: Ben Saunders
12 January 2022The Western Cape Government is saddened by the loss of one of the early champions for sport in our province, Ben Saunders. Read More
Minister Fritz visits families of Natasha Booise, nine-year old rape victim
10 January 2022Minister Fritz visits families of Natasha Booise, nine-year old rape victim, in Piketberg Read More
Simple things to do to get out of the 4th wave
10 January 2022We all want to get back to life as we know it and we now have the best chance of getting there. Our province has passed the peak of the fourth wave, but we are not out of it just yet. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais calls on unemployed youth to be part of positive change
10 January 2022Applications for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s YearBeyond Programme have opened and we are calling on unemployed youth aged between 18 and 25 to apply to be part of this exciting youth in service programme. Read More
Department committed to vaccine targets through its continued vaccination drive
7 January 2022As we get back into the swing of vaccination after the Festive Season, we once again appeal to all eligible persons to get vaccinated or take up their booster dose. These vaccinations have proven to be effective in protecting you from becoming... Read More
Paramedics respond to 5 348 incidents during new year’s weekend
3 January 2022It has been a busy December and end-of-year weekend for the Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as they work tirelessly to provide essential first responder assistance, transport clients to healthcare facilities, and... Read More
175 bundles of joy welcomed at public health facilities on New Year’s Day
2 January 2022The Western Cape Government Health is pleased to announce the birth of 175 babies* born on 1 January 2022 in the Western Cape at public health facilities. Of the babies born on New Year's Day, 93 were boys, while 82 girls were born. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital performs ground-breaking First Time Exit Procedure Treatment
29 December 2021Tygerberg Hospital performs ground-breaking First Time Exit Procedure Treatment for a Fetal Mouth Tumour in South Africa Read More
201 Babies Born in Western Cape on Christmas Day in Public Health
26 December 2021We are happy to announce the birth of 201 babies* as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on Christmas Day 2021. The total number reported from 0:00 on 25 December 2021, comprises of 117 boys and 84 girls. Read More
Booster doses J&J with effect 24 December - Pfizer with effect 28 December 2021
24 December 2021This National Department of Health circular details the availability of booster doses for the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Read More
National revision of contact tracing, quarantine and isolation protocols
24 December 2021The following notice is an update on the National contact tracing, quarantine and Isolation protocals. Read More
A Dose Of Hope: Healthcare Workers reflect on pandemic and share wishes
24 December 2021We’re almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare workers have been on the frontlines every day and night, saving lives. Read More
WCG mourns the loss of a champion of the arts sector, Anele Maki
23 December 2021The Western Cape Government is saddened at the news of the death Mr Anele Maki, a passionate supporter of the arts in the country. Read More
WCG mourns the loss of an industry giant, Herman Binge
22 December 2021The Western Cape Government is saddened at the news of the death of film producer and director Herman Binge late last week. Read More
Together let’s prevent land invasions
22 December 2021Today, I make a concerted appeal to all citizens of the Western Cape, to ensure that no land invasions attempts are allowed to occur across this Province. Read More
Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) - Possible Service Pressure Alert
22 December 2021The Western Cape Government Health’s (WCGH’s) Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) are proactively informing the public of potential delays in delivery due to service pressure. FPS is currently experiencing high case load admissions which is further... Read More
Don't invite COVID-19 for Christmas
20 December 2021The Western Cape is now in the fourth wave of COVID-19 with infections rapidly increasing every day. Read More
87 traffic officers graduate from Gene Louw Traffic College
15 December 2021After an arduous 12 months of training, 87 newly qualified traffic officers graduated at a ceremony held on 13 December 2021 at Gene Louw Traffic College (GLTC) in Cape Town. Read More
Provincial Sport Legends officially acknowledged by Minister Marais
15 December 2021Today, 15 December 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, honoured 18 sporting legends at an award ceremony in Paarl. Read More
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