News and Speeches
MEC Fritz holds Human Trafficking Awareness Week silent protest
4 October 2017To mark Human Trafficking Awareness Week, which runs from the 2nd to the 6th October 2017, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, led an anti-human trafficking silent protest in Cape Town. Read More
Transport Month focus at First Thursday
4 October 2017Making it easier for residents to travel around the city is the focus of this week’s First Thursday. October is Transport Month, and First Thursday at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities will showcase exciting developments in sustainable... Read More
Response of decision to close Uitzig High School
4 October 2017After much consideration, I have decided to close Uitzig High School with effect from next year. My decision was made after due process in terms of the South African Schools Act was complied with, and mindful of the fact that high court litigation... Read More
Statement by Minister Dan Plato: 12 year sentence for EMS attacker welcomed
4 October 2017Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety 12 year sentence for EMS attacker welcomed Date: 4 October 2017 Release: Immediate Read More
Province-wide Plan to Respond to Avian Influenza Outbreak
3 October 2017Today, 2 October 2017, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, and the Western Cape Government team driving the avian influenza recovery plan, b Read More
Seven killed on Western Cape roads
3 October 2017A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that seven people died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More
2017 NSC: Thousands of matrics attend WCED spring schools
3 October 2017Roman philosopher Seneca once said, "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity" and with only 19 days to go to the National Senior Certificate Examinations (NSC) 2017, this is a crucial time for our Grade 12 learners where preparation... Read More
Human Trafficking Awareness Week: Department to hold lunchtime silent protest
3 October 2017Tomorrow, 04 October 2017, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD), will lead a silent protest on along St. Georges Mall in Cape Town to raise awareness about the dangers of human trafficking. Read More
Registrations open for Senior Examinations 2018
2 October 2017I am aware that there are a number of learners in the Western Cape, who for very different reasons were not able to write their matric examinations or complete their high school careers. Read More
Team Western Cape takes 3rd place at Indigenous Games
2 October 2017The Western Cape Team that participated in the 12th South African Indigenous Games Festival in Polokwane from 22 to 29 September 2017 achieved outstanding results and was placed third overall of the 9 provinces. Read More
Human Trafficking Awareness Week: Department to continue fight against scourge
2 October 2017Today is the start of Human Trafficking Awareness Week, which runs from the 2nd to the 6th October 2017. Read More
MEDIA ALERT: Minister Debbie Schäfer to visit Grade 12 'Spring School'
2 October 2017With only 20 days to go to the National Senior Certificate Exams (NSC) 2017, this is a crucial time for our Grade 12 learners. Read More
Judge Ian Farlam appointed as mediator in minibus taxi dispute
2 October 2017Statement by Donald Grant Ministers of Transport and Public Works Read More
Minister Plato signs a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Cape Town
30 September 2017On Saturday 30 September 2017, the Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Cape Town that recognises and supports the city’s accredited neighbourhood watches. Read More
PERO and MERO 2017 Speech
29 September 2017Honourable Speaker and Deputy Speaker Honourable Premier and Cabinet Colleagues Honourable Leader of the Opposition Leaders of other political parties Honourable members of the Western Cape Legislature Colleagues Citizens of the Western Cape Read More
Call for Comments on the 2017 Draft Policy on the Funding of NGOs
29 September 2017The Department of Social Development would like to remind all stakeholders, groups, or individuals that they have one week left to comment on the draft 2017 Policy on the Funding of NGOs. Read More
World body elects Cape Town principal as leader
29 September 2017We are proud to announce that Alta van Heerden, Principal of Sunlands Primary in Kenwyn, Cape Town, has been elected President-Elect of the International Confederation of Principals (ICP). Read More
Modern library facility opened in Herbertsdale
29 September 2017On 26 September 2017, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) Minister Anroux Marais opened a new library in the rural town of Herbertsdale, near Read More
SASSA missing its own handover deadline creates uncertainty for recipients
29 September 2017I am concerned at reports of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) having once again missed its deadline to enter into a service agreement with the Post Office, for the payment of grants. Read More
MEDIA ALERT: MEC Plato signs historic NHW MOA with the Cityof Cape Town
29 September 2017MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato signs historic Neighbourhood Watch MOA with the City of Cape Town Read More
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