News and Speeches
WCG shines #LightsOnAfterSchool programmes at Provincial Legislature Building
18 November 2021In celebration of the recent #LightsOnAfterSchool (LOAS) celebrations in South Africa, together with Head of Department, Mr Guy Redman and Chief Director: Youth and After School Programme, Ms. Read More
Get the facts, visit our website and use this resource to being vaccinated
18 November 2021Six months into the COVID-19 vaccination rollout there are still people who are hesitant about getting vaccinated due to so much misinformation being circulated on social media. Read More
Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain residents empowered with title deeds
17 November 2021Today, 27 residents within the Cape Metro were empowered when they became fully-fledged and legal homeowners after the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers handed over their title deeds. Read More
DSD appeals to the public to use registered substance abuse treatment facilities
17 November 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has received distressing reports of a murder at an illegal substance abuse rehabilitation centre operating out of a residence in Ruyterwacht, Cape Town. There have also been allegations of... Read More
Minister Simmers to empower Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain residents
16 November 2021On Tuesday 16 November, the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements will hand over 22 title deeds to residents in Khayelitsha, and 5 to residents from Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain. This will be followed by a sod turning ceremony at the Silvertown... Read More
From pop-up vaccination sites, to residential pop-up sites – for easy access
16 November 2021From pop-up vaccination sites, to residential pop-up sites – Health teams leave no stone unturned to make it as easy as possible to get vaccinated. Read More
Minister Schäfer urges caution regarding matric rage events
16 November 2021As we near the halfway mark for the 2021 NSC exams, I appeal to all matric learners to carefully consider the risks of attending matric rage and other social events at this time. Read More
LEAP officers find 8 firearms, 1574 rounds of ammunition - anonymous tip off
16 November 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes reports that LEAP officers found 8 firearms, 2 rifles, 3 silencers and 1574 rounds of live ammunition. Read More
Public Notice Update: Email Service at Groote Schuur Hospital
16 November 202116 November 2021: PLEASE NOTE: Groote Schuur Hospital emails are accessible once more. The electricity issues have been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Read More
Minister Fernandez hands over two vehicles to assist children with disabilities
16 November 2021Today, Tuesday 16 November 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, donated two newly adapted Nissan NV350 2.5L Minibus vehicles to assist children with disabilities to the Nomaxabiso Centre for Children with Special... Read More
Agri-Worker from Bergrivier wins the Annual Agri-Worker Competition
15 November 2021Audrey September from the farm Uitkyk in the Bergrivier region was announced as the 2021 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards winner at the annual competition held on Saturday,13 November 2021, in Stellenbosch. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital opens its first-of-a-kind Diabetes Centre
15 November 2021Following World Diabetes Day yesterday, Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) has now officially launched its state-of-the-art Diabetes Centre today to promote a culture of excellence in Diabetes-related primary healthcare in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Fernandez to handover specialised vehicles to the disability sector
15 November 2021Against the backdrop of Disability Rights Awareness Month, the Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, will be handing over two new specialised vehicles to the disability sector at the Western Cape Forum for intellectually disabled... Read More
30 Youth and emerging contractors receive training in contractor development
15 November 2021This past Friday 12 November, the Western Human Settlements Tertuis Simmers delivered a keynote address to a group of young entrepreneurs at the Contractor Development training in Lawaaikamp Community Hall in George. Read More
Minister visits the Chaeli Campaign ECD Development Inclusion Programme
12 November 2021On Thursday, November 11, 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited The Chaeli Cottage Preschool as part of the provincial Department of Social Development’s (DSDs) efforts to promote the rights of both... Read More
Not gotten your vaccine yet? The Vooma Vaccination Weekend makes it easy!
12 November 2021We know there are many people who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 but have not had the time to go to a vaccination or pop-up site due to other commitments. Read More
First FLISP beneficiaries move into Forest Village Housing Development
11 November 2021Today, the first 12 beneficiaries who acquired their homes with the assistance of the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) in the Forest Village Housing Development in Eerste River, moved into their units. Read More
YeBoneers supported to take the next step at annual YearBeyond Career Fairs
11 November 2021Just under 700 young people from the YearBeyond Programme benefited from the annual YearBeyond Career Fairs which took place on 05 and 10 November 2021 at UCT Business School Conference Centre and Pearl Valley, Val de Vie Estate. Read More
R100 VOOMA vaccination vouchers up for grabs for first-time 60+ vaccinees
11 November 2021COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be very effective in the elderly in preventing severe illness and death. It is important to get vaccinated against COVID-19 so that you may be protected in time before the next wave of COVID-19. Read More
Minister Simmers to deliver keynote address at Contractor Development Training
11 November 2021On Friday, 12 November, the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Tertuis Simmers, will deliver a keynote address at the Contractor Development training, at the Lawaaikamp Community Hall in George. Read More
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