News and Speeches
Victim Empowerment Programme services reach 5701 GBV victims in the Western Cape
10 August 2021Gender-based violence (GBV) , commonly referred to as the ‘Shadow-Pandemic’ is a serious threat to the safety and well-being of women and children. Read More
Western Cape dam levels
10 August 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 77.3% (2020: 62.2%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 97.75% (2020: 78.6%). Read More
Minister Meyer pays tribute to VLV on Women's Day
9 August 2021On the eve of the celebration of Women’s Day 2021, I wish to pay tribute to the Cape Women Agricultural Association. Read More
MEC Fritz calls on citizens to adhere to lockdown regulations this long weekend
6 August 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, appeals to citizens to adhere to lockdown regulations over the coming long weekend as the Western Cape enters its third wave peak. Read More
Successful Thusong Outreaches held in the Beaufort West Municipality
6 August 2021The Thusong Outreaches held in the Beaufort West Municipality attracted many community members who could access services from various Government Departments and partners, who exhibited and engaged with the community one on one. Read More
Stay safe over this long weekend
6 August 2021As we head into the long weekend we need to remember the practical things we can do to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe. Read More
Minister Simmers to visit Conifers that was developed by female contractor
6 August 2021As part of the Women’s Day celebrations, on Monday, 9 August 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will visit the Conifers Infill Development in Malibu Village, where a female contractor completed 91 Financed Linked... Read More
Mobile wellness bus takes vaccination directly to dairy farmworkers
5 August 2021Western Cape Government Health is continuing efforts to bring the COVID-19 vaccination programme directly to farming communities as we aim to improve access to vaccines. Read More
Khayelitsha residents now homeowners after title deed handover
5 August 2021Today, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers facilitated the handover of 105 title deeds to deserving recipients in Khayelitsha. Read More
Farmworker housing electrification update
4 August 2021One thousand one hundred and fifty-six (1156) direct electricity connections for rural farm workers have been completed in the Breede Valley Municipal area to date. Read More
Minister Marais prioritises safety and dignity plan for women in sport
4 August 2021As we commemorate National Women’s Month, we understand that the plight of women and the girl child is not only bound to the month of August. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes deployment of additional LEAP Officers
4 August 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the deployment of additional LEAP Officers to crime-ridden areas on the Cape Flats from tomorrow, 5 August 2021 onwards. Read More
Psycho-social support for families and individuals amidst COVID-19 pandemic
4 August 2021Mental and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased exponentially, with many individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one, a colleague, a family or community member without the appropriate grief and bereavement support. Read More
105 Khayelitsha residents to receive title deeds
4 August 2021Tomorrow, 5 August 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will facilitate the handing over of 105 title deeds to deserving recipients in Khayelitsha. Read More
Residents at the Haven Night Shelter get vaccinated
4 August 2021On Tuesday 3 August, Western Cape Government Health teams from the Southern and Western Sub-structure increased their efforts to reach marginalised and vulnerable community members by vaccinating residents of the Haven Night Shelter in Retreat. Read More
COVID-19 vaccination: ‘A town a day’
4 August 2021105 of the 125 residents of the Tankwa Karoo area were vaccinated in one go. Read More
Don’t miss the deadline for our Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards
3 August 2021Today we visited two entrepreneurs who are previous winners of the Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards (WCERA) and who are inspiring business women creating opportunities for those living in their communities. Read More
Department Of Health in the Overberg ensures no person is left behind
3 August 2021Since the start of the vaccination rollout in the Overberg, the Department of Health has worked tirelessly to ensure that all walks of life are reached during the vaccine rollout. Read More
Agricultural Workers get their jab
3 August 2021Today, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s research farm, Elsenburg, hosted a vaccination outreach to agri-workers on the farm and from surrounding areas. Read More
More than 500 applications for Syferfontein, George FLISP project
2 August 2021The 520 applications that have been received in the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy (FLISP) part of the Syferfontein Housing project in George, is a clear demonstration of the need for affordable housing opportunities. Read More
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