News and Speeches
Minister Simmers to conduct sod turn in Dysselsdorp Oudtshoorn
14 October 2021On Thursday, 14 October 2021, Western Cape Minister of Huma Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will conduct a sod turn for the Dysselsdorp development, in Oudtshoorn, Read More
Matric support resources in the countdown to the start of the NSC exams
14 October 2021With matric exams starting on the 27th of October, it is crucial that all Grade 12 learners spend time revising their work in preparation. Read More
Unpacking the Western Cape’s Policing Needs and Priorities Report
14 October 2021“The option of pursuing an intergovernmental dispute over police resourcing in the Western Cape remains firmly on the table” Read More
Media alert: Launch of the National Schools Hygiene Programme
14 October 2021Tomorrow, the National Schools Hygiene Programme (NSHP) will be launched at Zimasa Primary School in Langa Township, Cape Town. It is an initiative supported by Unilever through its brands, Lifebuoy, Mentadent P and Domestos. Read More
Princess Vlei Heritage Site the result of work and commitment from stakeholders
13 October 2021The cultural, spiritual, recreational, and environmental significance of Princess Vlei Eco Park will now be protected for future generations after it was unveiled as a Provincial Heritage Site (PHS) on Tuesday 12 October 2021. Read More
Western Cape to use technology in the fight against rural crime
13 October 2021In response to the Western Cape Government's undertaking to create safer communities, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has established a Rural Safety Desk and a Rural Safety Monitoring Dashboard. Read More
Jobs, jobs jobs! Penhill development will create opportunities for residents
13 October 2021The much anticipated Welmoed Estate Development Project better known as Penhill, has to date created nearly 70 job opportunities in its Phase 1A of construction. These opportunities have all been afforded to local residents from the area. Read More
Robotic surgery on the horizon at Groote Schuur Hospital
13 October 2021Groote Schuur Hospital will become the first public sector hospital in Africa to perform Robotic Surgery for use in the treatment of a wide range of conditions. Read More
Phase 1 of Welmoed Estate Housing Development to benefit 3000 residents
12 October 2021The Department of Human Settlements’ Phase 1 of the Welmoed Estate Housing Development, on the Penhill site, will yield 3000 housing opportunities once completed. Read More
Affordable housing opportunities imminent for Maitland
12 October 2021204 qualifying residents can soon look forward to affordable housing opportunities that will be created in the Maitland area. This forms part of the Maitland Mews Social Housing project that will break ground in November 2021. Read More
DoCS offers R5000 reward for information on whereabouts of Mr Lwazi Sibindana
12 October 2021The Department of Community Safety (DoCS) is offering a reward of R5000 for information that leads to the whereabouts of Mr Lwazi Sibindana who can assist the South African Police Services (SAPS) with their investigation into the death of Ms.... Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Fernandez engage with Wynberg social workers
12 October 2021“Social workers have been at the forefront, ensuring our mental wellbeing, throughout the pandemic” Read More
Minister Fritz hails crime prevention successes in Overstrand Municipality
12 October 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes reports of crime prevention and law enforcement successes in the Overstrand Municipality, by safety partners including the K9 Unit which is funded by the Department; especially in... Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Fernandez engage with Wynberg social workers
12 October 2021Today, the Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, and the Provincial Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited the Provincial Department of Social Development’s regional office in Wynberg. The visit follows World Mental Health Day... Read More
Minister Marais declares Princess Vlei Eco Park a Provincial Heritage Site
12 October 2021Today, 12 October 2021, Minister Anroux Marais officially unveiled the Provincial Heritage Site plaque at Princess Vlei Eco Park, off the M5 in Retreat. Read More
Health care workers suffering mental health strain – “We need your help!”
12 October 2021“I literally cried on my way home – to work, I cried… People would die in front of you then you must just be okay. And then the next person comes in that same bed, but you haven’t even mourned that previous patient yet. It was scary. It was beyond... Read More
Hearing on halting illegal occupations to commence again
11 October 2021Tomorrow, the hearing in case, No: 8631/2020 in the consideration of the common law right of counter-spoliation by landowners as a legitimate means to repel land invasions, launched as part B of an application by the South African Human Rights... Read More
LEAP continues its visible policing successes
11 October 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety welcomes reports of LEAP successes in its endeavours to enhance visible policing in the crime hotspot communities in the Metro. Read More
MEC urges people to make use of mental health interventions for Matriculants
11 October 2021As October is National Mental Health Awareness Month, I would like to make a special appeal to all Western Cape residents to support and be mindful of our matric Class of 2021 as we count down toward the start of the National Senior Certificate (NSC... Read More
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