News and Speeches
Min Fernandez appeals to communities to work together to safeguard our children
7 February 2022The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is calling upon society to join hands in the fight to protect our province’s children who continue to fall prey to various forms of violence and abuse. Read More
WCD of Agriculture to host African Swine Fever information days in Southern Cape
7 February 2022Earlier this month, I announced the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Southern Cape, one in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay and the other in Thembalethu, George. Read More
World Cancer Day – closing the gap in cancer care
4 February 2022Today, 4 February 2022, is World Cancer Day, a global initiative that aims to reduce the global cancer burden. Western Cape Government Health is committed to saving lives of preventable deaths by raising awareness and education about the global... Read More
Getting a COVID-19 booster dose restores the vaccine effectiveness
3 February 2022About vaccines and boosters and why they are important. What is a booster shot and what does it mean? Read More
Western Cape 2021 National Senior Certificate Awards
3 February 2022Speech by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape Good morning Read More
Matric 2021 Awards to Schools
3 February 2022Western Cape Education Department National Senior Certificate Examinations 2021 Read More
Matric 2021 Awards to Candidates
3 February 2022Western Cape Education Department National Senior Certificate Examinations 2021 Read More
Take extra care to protect children from diarrhoea
2 February 2022Extremely hot weather can be intolerable, but it is young children who often bear the brunt of it. Read More
Human Settlements provided dignified homes and empowerment in 2020/2021 FY
2 February 2022During the 20/21 financial year, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) ensured that residents could access dignified housing opportunities, while also empowering various contractors and creating a number of job opportunities. Read More
Get counted in the 2022 South African Census to ensure that our City and WC
2 February 2022Joint Media release by Premier Winde and Mayor Hill-Lewis on the Launch of the 2022 South African Census “Get counted in the 2022 South African Census to ensure that our City and Province receives its fair share” Read More
Media alert: Western Cape NSC 2021 Awards Ceremony livestream
2 February 2022On Thursday 3 February 20 Read More
Premier Winde in response to the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa
1 February 2022Media release by Premier Alan Winde in response to the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Adjusted Alert Level 1 Read More
Minister Schäfer welcomes return to full-time school attendance
1 February 2022I am extremely pleased with the announcement yesterday that the National Cabinet has decided that all schools should return full time. We have been calling for this and welcome this development. Read More
Minister Marais calls on arts and culture practitioners to apply for funding
1 February 2022The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened applications for Arts and Culture funding for the 2022/23 funding cycle. Read More
Premier Winde on his visit to Velddrif ahead of SOPA
1 February 2022Media Release by Premier Alan Winde on his visit to Velddrif ahead of the Official Opening of Parliament and the State of the Province Address Read More
Positive outlook for apple and pear exports good for the economy and jobs
31 January 2022According to the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, the current outlook for apple and pear exports indicate a Read More
Minister Marais commits to the continuity of safety programmes at DOCS
31 January 2022As Acting Minister of Community Safety, Minister Anroux Marais has now met with the Department’s senior management team and was briefed on the status of the safety programmes across the province. Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements doubles FLISP approvals
31 January 2022Since April 2020, to date, 3 695 Finance Linked Individual Subsidy (FLISP) applications have been approved by the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS). Read More
Xia du Toit is our 2021 Story Stars winner!
31 January 2022Would it not be every Grade 4 learner’s dream to write, narrate and star in an animated film? Well, that is what has happened to Xia du Toit, our 2021 Story Stars winner! Read More
COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Periods
31 January 2022As of 25 January 2022, Western Cape Government Health has reinstated its previous policy regarding COVID-19 contact tracing, quarantine, testing and isolation. This follows after the amended National Policy issued in December 2021 was officially... Read More
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