News and Speeches
Failure to pass amendment brings an end to irrational land proposals
8 December 2021The Western Cape Government welcomes the news that the proposed 18th Amendment on Section 25 of the Constitution was not passed yesterday in Parliament. This brings an end to the irrational land proposals by the Governing Party in South Africa. Read More
Construction of phase 1 at Qolweni project on track to be completed in time
8 December 2021The rapid pace at which progress is being made at the Qolweni Phase 3A (169) housing project, in Plettenberg Bay, clearly demonstrates how the Western Cape Government (WCG) is ensuring that the living conditions of those most in need, are improved. Read More
More than 50% of adults in the Western Cape have been vaccinated
7 December 2021Over the last few days, the Western Cape breached the 50% mark of adults in the province being vaccinated with at least one dose. Though only halfway, the 51,36% or 2 556 131 of adults in the province have ensured they are protected against severe... Read More
LEAP shows another week of success, suspect in multiple rape cases arrested
7 December 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the latest report of LEAP activities. A number of illegal firearms have been removed from the streets, as well as suspects arrested for various criminal activity in crime hotspots. Read More
Vaxi Taxi mobile vaccination service for outlying areas
7 December 2021Old Mutual partners with Western Cape Government and Accelerate Cape Town to launch mobile vaccination service for outlying areas Read More
Minister Simmers condemns invasion of units at the Forest Village development
6 December 2021I condemn in the strongest possible terms the attempted invasion and occupation of houses at the Forest Village Housing Project, which occurred last night in Eersteriver. Read More
Western Cape supports new winery in Franschhoek
6 December 2021On Friday, 3 December 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Klein Goederust Franschhoek Boutique Winery owned by Paul Siguqa. Read More
Minister Fernandez engages with Managers of six newly established shelters
6 December 2021Against the backdrop of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, on Monday, 6 December 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, engaged the provincial Department of Social... Read More
Public Notice: CTICC Vaccination Centre closed on 3 December 2021
4 December 2021The CTICC Vaccination of Hope Centre closed its doors on 3 December 2021. To honour its 300 staff members and commemorate the innovative partnerships between the Western Cape Government Health, City of Cape Town, CTICC, and Discovery health, a... Read More
International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemoration
3 December 2021Friday, 3 December 2021, is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is also celebrated as National Disability Rights Awareness Day. Read More
Protect yourself against Omicron
3 December 2021With the new Omicron variant rapidly spreading, vaccination is more important than ever before to protect against severe illness and death Read More
Trade between the Western Cape and UK is still positive
2 December 2021During a webinar on Wednesday, 1 December 2021, hosted by the South African Chamber of Commerce UK Cape Chapter, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture confirmed that trade between the Western Cape and the UK is still positive. Minister Meyer... Read More
Day of joy for Ebenhaeser and Vredendal residents
2 December 2021It was a day of joy and excitement yesterday in the Matzikama municipal towns of Ebenhaeser and Vredendal, when the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers handed over title deeds and houses in the respective areas. Read More
70 Emerging contractors empowered through Human Settlements skills programme
1 December 2021Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Tertuis Simmers, handed over 70 certificates to emerging contractors who were part of the Contractor Technical Skills Training Programme (CTSTP) in the Overstrand Municipal area. Read More
Closure of the Cape Town Convention Centre (CTICC) vaccination site
1 December 2021On Thursday, 2 December, the Cape Town Convention Centre (CTICC) will host a decommissioning ceremony to commemorate the closure of the vaccination site. Western Cape Government Health celebrates the innovative partnership with Discovery Health and... Read More
Western Cape hosts 2nd Drone Users Conference: Agriculture and Conservation
30 November 2021Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer welcomed delegates to the 2nd Drone Users Conference: Agriculture and Conservation at Elsenburg. Read More
UPDATE: National GBV Command Call Centre Report
30 November 2021Gender-based violence (GBV) has become the ‘Shadow-Pandemic’ due to its serious threat to the safety and well-being of especially women and children in the Western Cape. As we continue to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have also... Read More
Minister Simmers to hand over title deeds, houses and conduct sod turning
30 November 2021Tomorrow, 1 December 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Tertuis Simmers, will visit the northern part of the West Coast District to significantly change the lives of a number of residents. Read More
Minister Simmers to deliver keynote address to emerging contractors
29 November 2021Today, 29 November 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Tertuis Simmers, will deliver a keynote address and hand over 70 certificates to emerging contractors who were part of the Contractor Technical Skills Training Programme (CTSTP) in... Read More
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