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Moorreesburg K-9 Unit make significant drug and illicit liquor busts

2 December 2020

Moorreesburg K-9 makes significant drug and illicit liquor busts in just one month Read More

Minister Madikizela To Launch 2020/21 Festive Season Safety Plan

2 December 2020

Tomorrow, Thursday 3 December 2020, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela will officially launch the 2020/21 festive season safety plan at the Huguenot Tunnel on the N1. Read More

Second Reading of the Adjusted Estimates of Provincial Expenditure – Vote 10

2 December 2020

Speech by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

WC values solidarity and shared responsibility in fighting aids epidemic

1 December 2020

No single prevention method is fully protective against HIV, but when they are used in combination and supported by structural changes that improve gender equality and socioeconomic conditions, they can be remarkably effective. Read More

Procurement Disclosure Report reveals R1.7 billion spent on Covid-19

1 December 2020

We are pleased to publish the fifth edition of the Procurement Disclosure Report by Provincial Treasury. Read More

Minister welcomes launch of National Shelter Movement’s 24 Hour Helpline

1 December 2020

Today, Tuesday 1 December 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez attende Read More

WCLA Update: WCLA issues up to R2.4 million in fines

1 December 2020

WCLA Update: WCLA issues up to R2.4 million in fines to liquor vendors flouting COVID-19 regulations Read More

Second reading of the MTBPS and Second Adjustments Estimates

1 December 2020

Second reading of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and Second Adjustments Estimates of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure Read More

Mossel Bay Shared Services Centre complete

1 December 2020

A R60m project to rehabilitate an existing building in Marsh Street and turn it into the Mossel Bay Shared Services Centre was completed in September 2020. Occupation of the facility has been delayed by a COVID-19-related shortage of the steel... Read More

EPWP construction learnerships begins

1 December 2020

In November, 252 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants who had completed six months of accredited training in a variety of construction related skills started six Read More

Masakh'iSizwe graduate designs field hospital gas systems

1 December 2020

As the country went into hard lockdown in March 2020, what we now refer to as Alert Level 5, the Chief Directorate: Health Infrastructure was contemplating the best ways in which the Western Cape Government could respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Alcohol and roads don't mix

1 December 2020

As we approach the festive season, we’ll hear jingle bells wherever we may go. This is also the season to be mindful and wise when it comes to alcohol consumption. As we all know, alcohol and roads don’t mix, and it is up to you to make responsible... Read More

16 Days of Activism: How the Department of Community Safety Supports You

30 November 2020

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that as we embark on 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence over the period of 25 November and 10 December, it is important that we use this period not only as a time for action but... Read More

Concerns raised on constitutionality of 2020 DoRA 2 Bill

30 November 2020

On Friday, 27 November 2020, Premier Alan Winde and I submitted a section 79 petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa to bring to his attention material concerns over the constitutionality of certain aspects of the 2020 Division of Revenue Second... Read More

Minister Fernandez visits Saartjie Baartman centre for abused Women and Children

30 November 2020

In commemoration of 16 Days Of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children today, 30 November 2020, to gain... Read More

First men’s only health centre opens in Western Cape

30 November 2020

Western Cape Government Health has officially opened a state-of-the-art men’s health centre on Monday, 30 November 2020, as the country marks the end of Movember and leading into commemorating World AIDS Day. Read More

Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 23 - 29 November 2020

30 November 2020

Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations Read More

WCERA 2020: A celebration of entrepreneurial resilience

27 November 2020

The Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards (WCERA) took place as a hybrid virtual event at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) last night (26 November 2020), during which twelve inspiring entrepreneurs were recognised for... Read More

Western Cape Government concludes submissions in court case

27 November 2020

Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says he is pleased with the submissions made by the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Counsel in relation to part B of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Economic... Read More

Swellendam to be empowered with state-of-the-art brand-new library

26 November 2020

Together with Mayor Nicholas Myburgh, Municipal Manager: Mr. Read More

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