News and Speeches
Report into rape allegations concluded by Department
15 June 2022Recent media reports relating to allegations of sexual harassment and rape, made by a student at UCT and employee of The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness have been thoroughly and independently investigated. Read More
Premier Winde calls for urgent PCC ahead of United Rugby Championship final
14 June 2022Media Release: Premier Winde calls for urgent PCC ahead of United Rugby Championship final between Stormers and Bulls this weekend. Read More
Health Facilities update following heavy overnight rain in Western Cape
14 June 2022Healthcare facilities have been affected by heavy rain and strong winds overnight in the province. Mop-up operations have since commenced at various facilities this morning, 14 June 2022, to ensure that services resume as soon as possible. Read More
Recent Q1 2022 GDP and Job Numbers confirm that WCDoA is pushing forward
13 June 2022Compared to Q1 2021, recent Q1 2022 gross domestic product (GDP) and employment numbers confirm that Western Cape agriculture is pushing forward. Read More
LEAP Officers continues to flex their muscle
13 June 2022Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen says between 4 April 2022 – 29 May 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have been tackling crime head-on in the 14 police precincts where they are... Read More
Min. Fernandez welcomes R36 million newly renovated Child and Youth Care Centre
13 June 2022The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the completion of the R36 million newly renovated Outeniekwa Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC) located in George. Read More
Premier Winde and Mayor Hill-Lewis thank brave firefighters
13 June 2022Joint Media Release: Premier Winde and Mayor Hill-Lewis thank brave firefighters for ongoing efforts to control fires Read More
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) respond to 5 670 incidents in the Western Cape
13 June 2022The Western Cape Government Health and Wellness (WCGHW) Emergency Medical Services provided care to residents during 5 670 incidents in the province this weekend, which included 2 041 life-threatening conditions that required urgent treatment. Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Marais launch Netball Fridays in the Western Cape
12 June 2022On Friday, 10 June 2022, Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, together with Netball South Africa, officially launched Netball Fridays in the Western Cape as we count down to the 2023 Read More
Golden Valley housing development successfully delivered
10 June 2022The Golden Valley housing project has successfully delivered 136 brand new homes to the community of Blanco in the George Municipality. Read More
So-called 'National shutdown' Protest should be peaceful
10 June 2022A series of communications was circulated yesterday on a possible National Shutdown in response to increasing fuel prices. Read More
Additional boosters for 50 years and older will provide additional protection
10 June 2022From 6 June, persons 50 years and older are eligible for an additional Pfizer booster vaccine if they have received their last booster of either Pfizer or JnJ at least 120 days ago. Read More
Red Cross Hospital New Trauma & Medical Emergency Units welcome first patients
10 June 2022After months of anticipation, the newly upgraded and spacious Trauma and Medical Emergency Units at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital welcomed their first patients this week. Read More
Malmesbury CARES complex offers safe space for community
9 June 2022On Wednesday, 8 June 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais officially opened the Malmesbury CARES (Culture, Arts, Recreation, Education, Sport) complex. Read More
Two Western Cape Schools named in Top 10 shortlist for World’s Best School Prize
9 June 2022Joint Media Release by Premier Winde and Minister Maynier: Two Western Cape Schools named in Top 10 shortlist for World’s Best School Prizes Read More
Funding handovers concluded to confirm support to WC sporting federations
8 June 2022On Tuesday, 7 June 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais concluded a series of cheque handovers that have taken place over the past month as funding was ceremoniously handed over to sporting federations Read More
Crime intelligence improvement required to prevent mass shootings
8 June 2022I am deeply appalled at yet another mass murder that occurred last night in Khayelitsha. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that 4 people were shot at the Madiba supermarket in Site B. Three died in the store and the fourth later at a... Read More
Vacant shop becomes vaccination site at GrandWest ahead of school holidays
8 June 2022A vacant coffee shop has been transformed into a vaccination site for the public at the GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World. Read More
Minister Allen and SAPS Commissioner Lt Gen Patekile to unpack WC Stats
7 June 2022Minister Allen and Provincial SAPS Commissioner Lt Gen Patekile to unpack Western Cape Crime stats Read More
Media alert: Two schools in the Western Cape to get big announcement
7 June 2022On Thursday, 9 June 2022, Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Education Minister, David Maynier, will be visiting two schools in the Western Cape, to announce some very exciting news. Read More
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