Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer has applauded the record-breaking export season by the citrus industry, stating that it is good news for the Western Cape economy, enabling thousands of jobs. Read More
The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements is making good progress in relocating existing and potential housing beneficiaries from the Airport Precinct housing project site. Read More
The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is awaiting the decision of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) regarding a general safety operating licence for the pont on the Breede River at Malgas. Read More
I welcome the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the easing of restrictions as it offers a much-needed injection of optimism for the Read More
We welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night of the relaxation of the Alert Level 3 Restrictions, which will be a lifeline to many businesses in the Western Cape, especially those in the tourism, hospitality and liquor... Read More
The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 63.9% (2020: 51.9%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 83.2% (2020: 71.4%). Read More
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape has concluded valuations of three wetlands in the catchment area of the Theewaterskloof Dam and is currently working in the Kluitjieskraal wetlands, clearing... Read More
The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa during last night’s address that the prohibition on the sale of alcohol has been lifted. Read More
On Tuesday 2 February, the first of 1 995 vaccinators from all corners of the health system in the Western Cape will start receiving training towards administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
Whilst we welcome the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night, pertaining to the easing of the Alert Level 3 Restrictions, the President’s silence regarding the SASSA debacle and lack of information to our most vulnerable citizens... Read More
Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
A firefighter from the Overberg fire services, fighting a wildfire in the Barrydale area, lost his life yesterday in the line of duty. Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations Read More
The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms the reported shootings over the past weekend, which resulted in numerous fatalities. Read More
Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, has wished teachers returning to school today all the best for the 2021 school year. Minister Schäfer said: Read More
After more than 12 years of service, it is with immense gratitude that we wish the General Manager of Cape Town International Airport (CTIA), Deon Cloete, well as he embarks on his retirement. Read More
We are pleased to publish the seventh edition of the Procurement Disclosure Report by Provincial Treasury which affirms our commitment to transparency and clean government in the Western Cape. Read More
On Monday 1 February 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will visit the new Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute to assess the state of readiness of the project. Read More
The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls on residents to make use of the Western Cape Police Ombudsman’s (WCPO) services for the purposes of reporting policing inefficiencies and a breakdown in trust between communities and their... Read More