News and Speeches
Rising risk of Foot-and-Mouth disease infection
13 July 2022Cases of Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have been reported in the Read More
Restrictions in the movement of equids due to increase in AHS cases
13 July 2022Due to the dramatic increase in African Horse Sickness (AHS) cases in the AHS infect Read More
LEAP Officers arrest over 1400 between April and July
13 July 2022Between 4 April 2022 and 3 July 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have been tackling crime head-on in the 14 police precincts where they are deployed. Read More
Minister Simmers officiates the Killarney Gardens Development Sod Turning
13 July 2022The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers was joined by City of Cape Town (CoCT) Mayco Member Malusi Booi, to officiate the ceremonial sod turning of the Killarney Gardens Mixed-Use Development. Read More
Western Cape DSD services remain operational amidst continuous load shedding
12 July 2022As it increasingly appears unlikely that Eskom will fix its constrained electricity system shortly, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has had to implement contingency measures to ensure that social development services remain... Read More
The Department of Community Safety celebrates long service
12 July 2022Safety is everyone’s responsibility – but it starts with us! Read More
The Western Cape Government welcomes “lifeline” for cannery
12 July 2022Media release: The Western Cape Government welcomes “lifeline” for Langeberg & Ashton Foods plant. The Western Cape Government welcomes the extension of operations at Tiger Brands’ Langeberg & Ashton Foods (L&AF) plant. Read More
Construction of additional 100 new houses in Lutzville to commence
10 July 2022The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements is proud to announce that, it will soon start with the building work of an additional 100 housing opportunities in Lutzville, which are scheduled to be handed over to residents from the community this... Read More
The Western Cape Government is delivering despite national load shedding
7 July 2022Media release: The Western Cape Government is delivering for you, despite national load shedding. Read More
Minister Allen continues to patrol with Neighbourhood Watches
6 July 2022As his first 100 days in office enters its final month, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Reagen Allen, continues to prioritise patrols with Neighbourhood Watches (NHW’s) throughout the province. Read More
Loadshedding continues to disrupt education during the school holidays
6 July 2022While schools are currently closed for the mid-year break, loadshedding continues to cause serious disruption to education in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Cele must stop working in silos if we’re to address crime
6 July 2022I call on the National Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, to immediately stop working in a silo. While he claims to want to work with the Western Cape Government (WCG), our invitations for his Western Cape events often seem to get ‘lost in the post’,... Read More
Drug abuse can cause permanent brain damage – ask for help from health workers
5 July 2022In June International Day against Drug Abuse and SANCA drug awareness week were observed to highlight the major problems that drugs pose to society. Read More
WC DSD supports 2722 Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)
5 July 2022The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, remains committed to supporting thousands of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that reach out to the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) through its various... Read More
K9 Unit sniffs out Dagga in Malmesbury
1 July 2022I am extremely proud of the K9-Unit officers, K Abrahamse and A Swelindawo, along with their sniffer dogs, Loftus and Nina, respectively, for ensuring that during a Vehicle Checkpoint Operation (VCP) in Klipheuwel Road, Malmesbury this past... Read More
MEC Allen visits scene of recent mass incident in Tulbach; R100 000 SAPS reward
1 July 2022Today, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Reagen Allen visited the scene of the mass shooting incident, which occurred this past weekend in the Marikana Informal Settlement in Tulbagh. Read More
Critical drought areas receive R48,1 million in fodder support
30 June 2022Despite the recent rains, large parts of the Western Cape, specifically the Central Karoo, Little Read More
Minister Allen concludes safety visit to West Coast Region
30 June 2022Between 26 – 29 June 2022, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen conducted safety oversight visits to and had engagements in the Matzikama, Cederberg, Saldanha Bay and Swartland Municipal areas. Read More
Western Cape DSD observes World Day against Trafficking in Persons
30 June 2022On the 30 July each year, governments across the globe observe World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking is a global phenomenon that requires a global solution. Read More
New contractor appointed for the completion of 423 housing opportunities
30 June 2022The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) has appointed a new contractor for the completion of 423 housing opportunities in the Vlakkeland housing project in Paarl. Read More
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