News and Speeches
Swellendam to be empowered with state-of-the-art brand-new library
26 November 2020Together with Mayor Nicholas Myburgh, Municipal Manager: Mr. Read More
Head of Department sends message to NSC candidates regarding alleged leaks
26 November 2020I am aware of the announcement by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) that some National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination papers have allegedly been leaked. This places much stress on our candidates. Read More
One victim is too many. protect our women and children
26 November 2020Violence committed by intimate partners is one of the most common forms of violence against women and children. For the period September 2019 - September 2020, the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital has seen 66 confirmed and another 146... Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes signing of MoU for 6 New Shelters
26 November 2020The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez said, “I welcome the final signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) and the National Department of Public Works... Read More
First Group of Drone Pilots receive their Wings
26 November 2020Yesterday, 25 November 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, officiated at the Wings Ceremony of recently qualified drone pilots attached to the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA). Read More
WC MTBPS 2020 - “A Budget to Bounce Back in the Western Cape”
26 November 2020Today we tabled the Western Cape Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and the 2020 Adjusted Estimates of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure in the Western Cape provincial parliament. Read More
Cape Metro COVID-19 update – 26 November
26 November 2020Marked increases of 73% in new COVID-19 cases and 28% in new COVID-19 deaths over the last seven days paints a clear picture why the Cape Metropole has been deemed as having established resurgence. Read More
YearBeyond equips youth to become economically active
25 November 2020As part of the Western Cape’s drive to boost the local economy and jobs sectors, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its YearBeyond Programme, has been working to equip young people with the necessary skills and opportunities to... Read More
Minister Fernandez attends launch of Philisa Abafazi Bethu Family Centre
25 November 2020Today, Wednesday, 25 November 2020, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, attended the official launch and opening of the Philisa Abafazi Bethu Family Centre in Retreat. Read More
Bitou community engagements to occur in new year
25 November 2020Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says due to the hostspot alert issued in the Garden Route District, as a result of the rapid increase in covid-19 cases, the planned engagements for this month with the leadership of the... Read More
MEC Fritz calls on suitably qualified candidates - apply for WC Police Ombudsman
25 November 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the invitation for all interested persons to apply to be appointed in terms of section 11 of the Western Cape Community Safety Act, 2013 (Act 3 of 2013) (the Act), as the Western Cape... Read More
Overberg COVID-19 update – 25 November
25 November 2020Over the past 7 days the Overberg has seen a 67% increase in new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths over the last seven days and urge the residents to remain cautious and vigilant. Read More
West Coast COVID-19 update – 25 November
25 November 2020While a 16% increase in new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days in the West Coast indicates a low overall increase across the district, there are areas of concern which are being monitored such as the Cederberg (175%), Saldanha Bay (47%) and... Read More
Garden Route COVID-19 update – 25 November
25 November 2020Over the past 7 days the Garden Route has seen a 117% increase in new COVID-19 cases and 96% increase in deaths over the last seven days and urge the residents to remain cautious and vigilant. Read More
Cape Winelands COVID-19 update – 25 November
25 November 2020Over the past 7 days the Cape Winelands has seen an 80% increase in new COVID-19 cases, and we urge the residents to remain cautious and vigilant. Read More
Central Karoo COVID-19 update – 25 November
25 November 2020Over the past 7 days the Central Karoo has seen a 112% increase in new COVID-19 cases, 10 new hospitalisations and 3 deaths over the last seven days and urge the residents to remain cautious and vigilant. Read More
Municipal Energy Resilience Project launched for a more energy secure future
24 November 2020We are pleased to announce the official launch of the three-year Municipal Energy Resilience (MER) Project to assist municipalities to take advantage of the new energy regulations, which may include purchasing of energy directly from Independent... Read More
Minister to attend official opening of the Philisa Abafazi Bethu Family Centre
24 November 2020Tomorrow, Wednesday, 25 November 2020, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, will be attending the opening of the Philisa Abafazi Centre in Retreat. Read More
My Octopus Teacher – a school library competition celebrating our teachers
24 November 2020In recognition of October having been both national Teachers Month and International School Library Month, the WCED is holding a school library competition that celebrates the wonderful work our teachers have done this year – and every year! Read More
Minister Fritz calls on liquor vendors and consumers to exercise caution
24 November 2020Minister Fritz calls on liquor vendors and consumers to exercise caution amid Black Friday sales. The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has conducted 242 investigations between 27 March... Read More
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