News and Speeches
46 000 jobs created in the Western Cape over last quarter
23 August 2022I welcome the news that 46 000 jobs were created in the province over the last quarter. This is an increase from the 37 000 jobs created in the previous quarter-on-quarter reporting period. Read More
Unpack Western Cape 1st quarter crime stats
22 August 2022Minister Allen and Provincial SAPS Commissioner Lt Gen Patekile to unpack Western Cape 1st quarter crime stats Read More
Minister Marais: We call on nominations for local Sport Legends
22 August 2022The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport would like to invite members of the sporting community to nominate their local sport stars to be honoured as Provincial Sport Legends. Read More
World Travel Awards: Make your vote count for the Western Cape
22 August 2022Each year, the World Travel Awards rewards and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the tourism and hospitality sector. Read More
1st Quarter Crime Stats shows why SAPS should be devolved
22 August 2022The 8,2% reduction in the murder rate for the 1st quarter of the 2022/23 financial year, at SAPS stations where the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers are currently deployed, is a clear demonstration why SAPS should be devolved to the... Read More
National Ban on the movement of cattle
19 August 2022NATIONAL BAN ON THE MOVEMENT OF CATTLE Read More
Site of Trojan Horse massacre now protected as a Provincial Heritage Site
19 August 2022On Friday, 19 August 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais unveiled the plaque to declare a portion of Thornton road in Athlone as a Provincial Heritage Site (PHS). Read More
Quarterly crime stats show murders dropped in LEAP deployment areas
19 August 2022Joint media release: Quarterly crime stats show murders dropped in LEAP deployment areas. An 8,2% drop in murder in LEAP deployment areas shows more devolved police powers is working. Read More
Deferred ownership pilot project a breakthrough into the home-ownership market
18 August 2022Six weeks since its launch, the Mill Park Home Ownership Project in Bredasdorp, Cape Agulhas is proving to be a welcomed breakthrough into the home ownership market for aspirant buyers. Read More
Minister Marais to unveil Provincial Heritage Site in Athlone
17 August 2022On Friday, 19 August 2022, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais will unveil the Provincial Heritage Site (PHS) plaque on a portion of Thornton road in Athlone. Read More
Department of Social Development encourages carers to use parenting programmes
16 August 2022This Women’s Month and 365 days of the year, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) encourages parents in the province to use the various parenting programmes offered by the Department. Read More
Partnerships bring Mossel Bay and surrounding region state-of-the-art JOC
16 August 2022Joint media release: Partnerships bring Mossel Bay and surrounding region new state-of-the-art Joint Operation Centre. Read More
Struisbaai backyard dwellers receive good news from Minister Simmers
15 August 2022On Wednesday evening, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers convened a public meeting with the community of Struisbaai, in Cape Agulhas Municipality and delivered some much-needed good news. Read More
K-9 Unit has a sharp bite
15 August 2022Between 1 April 2022 and 30 June 2022, the Swartland and Overstrand K-9 Units made their bite felt across the West Coast and Overberg Districts. Read More
Healthcare Workers celebrate Women’s Month with Donation Drive
12 August 2022Driven by their passion to make a difference, healthcare workers at Stikland Hospital have collected more than 800 packets of sanitary towels to empower girls and keep them in school. Read More
Women's Day: Ministers’ Fernandez and Marais address Prince Albert community
10 August 2022On Tuesday, 09 August 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez and the Western Cape Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, addressed community members and several key stakeholders at a ‘Celebration of... Read More
Western Cape Agriculture hosts successful Agriculture Municipal Summit
10 August 2022On Thursday, 4 August 2022, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, officially opened the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s inaugural Municipal Agricultural Summit at Goudini Spa in Rawsonville. Read More
Minister Nomafrench Mbombo opens the Du Noon CHC's Maternity Obstetric Unit
10 August 2022On Wednesday, 10 August 2022, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Western Cape Government Minister of Health, officially opened the new Maternity Obstetric Unit (MOU) at the Du Noon Community Health Centre (CHC). As we celebrate Women’s Month, we welcome the new... Read More
Gatesville residents receive an update on the rental stock from Minister Simmers
10 August 2022Earlier this week, on Monday 8 August, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, went on a walk-about visiting tenants of Gatesville, which forms part of the Department’s rental stock. Read More
Premier Winde helps bring dignity to Victim Empowerment Room
9 August 2022Joint media release: Premier Winde, his team, Provincial Police Oversight and Community Safety Minister Allen and Mayor Hill-Lewis help bring soothing dignity to Kraaifontein SAPS Victim Empowerment Room. Read More
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