News and Speeches
Minister Simmers solidifies partnership with Kannaland municipality
21 November 2022Yesterday, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers visited the Kannaland municipality which forms part of the Garden Route District. The engagement was held in Ladismith, where Minister Simmers met with the leadership of the... Read More
International Men’s Day: Solutions start with one conversation
21 November 2022International Men’s Day is commemorated on 19 November, to celebrate the positive values men bring to the world, their families, and communities. Read More
Private sector Health Indaba - Health is everybody’s business
21 November 2022On Friday, 18 November 2022, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo, Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness, hosted a Health Indaba with stakeholders from the private sector. Read More
Contingency measures in place to assist matrics during SANTACO strike
20 November 2022We are deeply disappointed by SANTACO Western Cape’s decision to undertake strike action, as it will have a serious impact on our learners writing end-of-year exams, and our matric exams in particular. Read More
Almost half of all buildings completed in SA in 2022 are in the Western Cape
18 November 2022Nearly half (42%) of all buildings completed in South Africa between January and September 2022, are in the Western Cape, with a total value of R21.39 billion, representing a year-on-year growth rate of 30.30%. Read More
Boys to men, this one’s for you: How to protect your health
18 November 2022November is Men’s Health Month and presents the opportunity to support and celebrate the men in our lives. Read More
Department of Community Safety hosts NHW Safety Engagement in the Garden Route
18 November 2022On Tuesday, 15 November 2022 and Wednesday, 16 November 2022 the Department of Community Safety (DoCS) hosted 66 Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) structures at a NHW safety engagement in George and Mossel Bay respe Read More
Western Cape public schools paid over R36 million in bank charges in 2021
17 November 2022Western Cape public schools paid a total of over R36 million in bank charges last year, at an average of R23 572 per school. Read More
You just have to ask. Help is available
17 November 2022Tershia Louw, mother to 7-year old Diondré, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was an infant, says she is still learning how to care for her special girl. Read More
Media statement: Minister Marais welcomes new Heritage Council
17 November 2022On Thursday, 17 November 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, officially welcomed the newly appointed members of the Heritage Council as they start their three-year term. Read More
Western Cape is committed to the maintreaming of GIS technology
16 November 2022"The WCDoA's CapeFarmMapper application has become synonymous with evidence-based and spatially informed decision-making in the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, " said the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, as the world... Read More
107 Beneficiaries move into their brand-new homes in Mitchells Plain
15 November 2022It has been a week filled with joy, tears, and laughter as 107 families received the keys to their homes, in new Woodlands Mitchells Plain. Read More
Schools can win R25 000 for library resources in the ‘Letter to my library’ comp
15 November 2022Entries are now open for our annual school library competition, and six learners will win R25 000 in library resources for their school! Read More
DoCS hosts Rural Safety Summit in Cape Winelands Municipality
15 November 2022On 14 and 15 November 2022, the Western Cape Department of Community Safety hosted its fourth Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities (RSSaPNP) engagement in the Cape Winelands District Municipality. Read More
Elderly beneficiaries receive their Title Deeds from Minister Simmers
14 November 2022On Friday 11 November 2022, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, gifted the elderly members of Nkqubela housing project with early festive season gifts. This happened when he delivered their tittle deeds 2 months after they... Read More
Dangers of Pneumonia
12 November 2022Did you know that pneumonia is a major cause of death in children under the age of five years? Read More
DoCS to host Rural Safety Summit in Cape Winelands District Municipality
11 November 2022On 14 and 15 November 2022, the Department of Community Safety will host its fourth District Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities (RSSaPNP) engagement in the Cape Winelands District Municipality. Read More
Media alert: Applications now open for 2023 World’s Best School Prizes
11 November 2022The applications for the 2023 World’s Best School Prizes are now open! Schools can visit worldsbestschool.org for information on how to apply before 15 March 2023. Read More
Premier receives progress report on SAPS-gangs link probe
11 November 2022Joint media release: Premier receives progress report from Western Cape Police Ombud on investigation into suspected link between South African Police Service and gangs. Read More
Caledon gets new fire station to better serve Theewaterskloof municipality
11 November 2022STATEMENT ON OFFICIAL OPENING OF CALEDON FIRE STATION The unveiling of the new R5 million Fire Station in Caledon, a major milestone that will improve fighters’ ability to serve communities of Theewaterskloof and the Overberg region. Read More
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