News and Speeches
Cape’s best junior sprint paddlers compete at DCAS-supported event
16 November 2020Some of the Western Cape’s best junior sprint paddlers received an experience boost over the weekend when they competed in the in the Kayak Sprint competition at the Paarl Canoe Club on Saturday, 14 November 2020. Read More
WCDoA supports wine tourism employees with R12 million funding
16 November 2020The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) will be providing crucial relief to employees in the South African wine tourism sector, in the form of a R12 million support fund. Read More
First 58 beneficiaries of Transhex Project to enjoy Christmas in new homes
16 November 2020Yesterday, during an information session with beneficiaries of the Catalytic Transhex Housing Project in Worcester, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers informed those present that the first 58 of the 190 beneficiaries will move... Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations
16 November 2020I joined Provincial Traffic Officers during one of the province’s integrated roadblocks in Beaufort West on Sunday. This is one of the busiest long-distance intersections in the country. Read More
Pull out the purple during world prematurity awareness month
16 November 2020In support of World Prematurity Awareness Month in November, neonatal wards at Tygerberg Hospital will be draped in purple for premature babies (preemies). Read More
Road deaths and trauma are preventable
16 November 2020World Day of Remembrance for Crash Victims was commemorated on Sunday, 15 October 2020. Read More
Minister Schäfer extends condolences following suicide of two Grade 11 learners
14 November 2020I am deeply distressed by the news that two of our Grade 11 girls have committed suicide this week. I would firstly like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the girls, their friends, teachers and all at La Rochelle High School. Read More
Minister Meyer visits the Perdekraal East Wind Farm
13 November 2020Earlier this week, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer visited the Perdekraal East Wind Farm, 80 kilometres north-east of Ceres in the Western Cape. He was accompanied by the Executive Director of Agri Western Cape, Jannie Strydom,... Read More
Joint statement on the first meeting of committee on organised crime, extortion
13 November 2020Earlier today, the Department of Community Safety attended the first meeting of the priority committee on organised crime and extortion, which was established by the National Minister of Police. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to host public meeting in Worcester
13 November 2020On Sunday, 15 November 2020, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers will host an information session with the first group of beneficiaries of Phase 1 of the TransHex Housing Project that is currently underway in Worcester. Read More
Full re-opening of international travel welcomed
12 November 2020We welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night that the ‘red list’ will be scrapped and international travel to all countries will resume, subject to the necessary health protocols and the presentation of a negative Covid-19... Read More
Exam Disruption due to protest action
12 November 2020The WCED is very concerned about the candidates that are experiencing difficulty in getting to their exam centres as a result of protest action affecting various traffic routes. Read More
Forensic nurses’ week – honouring the unsung heroes who serve with compassion
12 November 2020In celebration of Forensic Nurses Week (9 – 13 November), we honour the dedicated and committed Forensic Nurses who go above and beyond to serve patients and communities daily. No community is immune to violence and trauma, brutal incidents occur on... Read More
Invitation to tender for services in the built environment now open
12 November 2020Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, calls upon Professional Service Providers (PSP’s) in the built and related environments, to submit bids, to participate in a Framework Agreement with his Department. Read More
The WCED is recruiting over 20 000 Education and General School Assistants
12 November 2020As part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme, the Western Cape Education Department is looking to recruit over 20 000 Education Assistants and General School Assistants for schools over the next few months. Read More
MEC Fritz welcomes WC Safety Plan progress through joint efforts
12 November 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the progress made on the implementation of the Western Cape Safety Plan through its partnership with the Read More
Pneumonia – when to seek emergency care for your child
12 November 2020Pneumonia is the most prevalent killer of children under the age of five years. Studies have shown that HIV-infected or HIV-exposed uninfected children have a higher risk of severe pneumonia and death compared to HIV-uninfected children. Read More
Smile week at Tygerberg Hospital – sponsored by BigShoe
11 November 2020Life-changing reconstructive surgeries for 18 Western Cape children at Tygerberg Hospital – sponsored by BigShoe Read More
WCLA Update: MEC Fritz welcomes increase in licensing fees
11 November 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has conducted 209 investigations into liquor vendors who were reportedly contravening the Western Cape Liquor Act (the Act) and the National Disaster... Read More
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