News and Speeches
Minister Simmers to handover title deeds in Blue Downs
15 September 2021On Thursday, 16 September 2021, in commemoration of South Africa National Wills Week, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will handover title deeds to community members of Blue Downs. Read More
Minister Simmers to conduct a sod turning in Gansbaai
15 September 2021Tomorrow, 16 September 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will conduct a sod turning for the Blompark Housing Development in Gansbaai, which is situated in the Overstrand Municipality. Read More
Get your Wills drafted for free during National Wills Week
14 September 2021The Western Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) urges all its housing beneficiaries to draft their Wills for free during National Wills Week (13-17 September 2021). Read More
Minister Marais returns the remains of Michael Balie to Genadendal community
14 September 2021Monday, 13 September 2021, as we continue to commemorate Heritage Month, Minister Anroux Marais was honoured to symbolically handover the human remains from the Genadendal Mission Museum back to the community for a dignifie Read More
WCED and WC DoH join forces again to vaccinate matric learners
14 September 2021With matric exams just around the corner, I want to encourage as many of our matric learners aged 18 and over to receive the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible in time for their National Senior Certificate examinations. Read More
Best support to Agricultural Sector is a well-run municipality
14 September 2021THE BEST SUPPORT THAT CAN BE GIVEN TO THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IS A WELL-RUN, EFFICIENT, FINANCIALLY SOUND MUNICIPALITY Read More
Essential services available for people with disabilities
13 September 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) notes that essential services are available for people with disabilities, amidst President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement on Sunday evening, 12 September 2021, that South Africa would move to... Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes training of 250 additional LEAP Officers
13 September 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the training of another 250 LEAP Officers, which starts today. Read More
More than 1MILLION people are fully vaccinated!
11 September 2021Recently reported data confirmed the effectiveness of vaccines when it comes to reducing hospitalization and death. Read More
Minister Fernandez observes World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September 2021Today, Friday, 10 September 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is observing World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) to create awareness that every person in society can play a role in suicide prevention. Read More
Covid-19 survivor celebrates birthday today at home
9 September 2021A delighted Vanessa Joubert (46) has been discharged from Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) after being a patient in the COVID-19 areas for 52 days, which includes 42 days in the Covid-19 ICU. “I am so happy that I can spend my birthday, the 9th of... Read More
DSD commemorates International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Awareness Day
9 September 2021Today, Thursday 9 September 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, commemorated International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day by joining hands with the Foundation of Alcohol Related Research (... Read More
Confirmation – Vaccines save lives!
9 September 2021This week, the Department presented an overview of the effectiveness of vaccines when it comes to reducing hospitalisation and death. As a healthcare worker if you are currently unvaccinated, your risk of dying is 1 in 480 compared to 1 in 1490... Read More
Tourism Month 2021: Reigniting the WC’s tourism attractions and experiences
8 September 2021On Tuesday, 07 September 2021, I had the pleasure of joining the Executive Mayor of the Overstrand Municipality, Dudley Coetzee, to open a new family-friendly exhibition at the Whale House Museum in Hermanus. Read More
Free Animal Health Care makes a difference in the fight against rabies
7 September 2021Yesterday, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined the Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Veterinary Services officials during their rabies vaccination campaign in Klapmuts, outside Paarl. Read More
Minister Fritz demands greater SAPS resources for the Province
7 September 2021Minister Fritz demands greater SAPS resources for the Province, draws attention to weekend murders Read More
Minister Marais celebrates development of first ever trilingual Kaaps dictionary
7 September 2021As we celebrate Heritage Month, Minister Anroux Marais is happy to acknowledge the development of the first of its kind Trilingual Dictionary of Kaaps project. Read More
Evacuation of Vredelus Child and Youth Care Centre
7 September 2021The Department of Social Development is assessing its short and long-term plans for the Vredelus Child and Youth Care Centre in Elsies River for girls who are in conflict with the law, after a group of armed men forced their way into the facility. Read More
Premier Winde calls to end the National State of Disaster and save jobs
7 September 2021During the President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) today, I called for the National State of Disaster to be lifted and a better COVID-19 management system to be implemented to reduce pressures placed on the economy and drive job creation. Read More
Minister Schäfer kicks off National Book Week in Oudtshoorn
7 September 2021Yesterday, I visited Laerskool Laurus in Oudtshoorn to kick off National Book Week by spending some time reading with Foundation Phase learners. National Book Week is celebrated in September each year, aimed at encouraging all South Africans to... Read More
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