News and Speeches
WCPO agrees to investigate secondary victimization
3 July 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the Western Cape Police Ombudsman (WCPO), Mr JJ Brand's investigation into cases of secondary victimization (SV). Read More
Spreading warmth this Mandela Day
3 July 2020In the lead up to Mandela Day on 18th July, there is an opportunity to focus our efforts to ensure our most vulnerable citizens can feel some “Madiba warmth” this winter. Read More
George Psychiatrist on Covid-19 experience
2 July 2020When Dr Anthony Petrie (63) from George Hospital received his positive result, he did not believe it could be positive. It was only when he received an email with his diagnosis, that he accepted that he had COVID-19. Read More
MEC Fernandez appeals to National DSD to announce opening dates for ECDs
2 July 2020The Provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez calls on the National Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu to announce a reopening date for Early Childhood Development centres as a matter of urgency, and to finalise the much... Read More
Appointment of Transnet Port Terminal Chief Executive welcomed
2 July 2020We welcome the appointment of Velile Dube as Chief Executive of Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) from 1 July. Velile Dube’s experience of the Cape Town environment will be valuable as we work together to address the significant operational challenges... Read More
Minister Fritz condemns conduct by CoCT law enforcement officers in Khayelitsha
2 July 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns the conduct of four City of Cape Town law enforcement officers in Khayelitsha yesterday, which infringed on the human dignity of a resident in the province. This conduct has no place in the... Read More
Minister Fritz consults with Khayelitsha FBOs on responding to Covid-19
2 July 2020Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, hosted a consultation with approximately 30 Faith Based Organisations (FBO) from Khayelitsha, Lingelethu West, Harare, Mfuleni and Kleinvlei. Read More
Grades R, 6 and 11 will return to class on Monday 6 July 2020
2 July 2020We have noted the statement by the national minister regarding today’s discussions in the Council of Education Ministers. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital Appreciation Wednesday hero: Develin Basson
1 July 2020Develin Basson, an Administration Clerk at Groote Schuur Hospital is today’s Appreciation Wednesday hero. The campaign seeks to give appreciation to ordinary heroes who are inspiring others during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
WCED offers temporary Classroom Assistant posts during the national disaster
1 July 2020The WCED is asking candidates who wish to be considered as temporary classroom assistants during the national state of disaster to register their profiles on our online system as part of our Classroom Assistant initiative. Read More
Minister Fritz condemns Philippi 2 shootings, killing 6
1 July 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has condemned in the strongest terms the two shooting incidents which were reported in Philippi East within the Nyanga Cluster yesterday, killing six people in total. Read More
More people occupy quarantine and isolation facilities
1 July 2020Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit Masiphumelele taxi rank
1 July 2020As part of Western Cape Government’s COVID-19 awareness campaign, the Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will tomorrow, Thursday 2 July 2020, visit Masiphumelele taxi rank near Fish Hoek and Kommetjie. Read More
Chrysalis Academy launches virtual photo album in youth month
30 June 2020Today, Chrysalis Academy launched its virtual and living photo album, marking its twentieth anniversary as we conclude youth month. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers engages Dunoon Project Steering Committee on RISSUP
30 June 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, accompanied by the City of Cape Town’s (CoCT) MAYCO member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi, engaged the Dunoon Project Steering Committee (PSC), where an update... Read More
MEC Fritz calls on public to have their say - liquor license application process
30 June 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the 82 investigations conducted by the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) between 21 March and 26 June 2020, resulting in the suspension of 34 licenses. Read More
DSD welcomes donations and provides additional support to old age homes
30 June 2020The Department of Social Development has ensured that 105 000 additional masks have reached various old age homes where the need is the greatest. This brings the total to 120 000 masks distributed to high risk groups, made possible by donations. Read More
Minister Kubayi-Ngubane to urgently confirm accommodation for leisure can open
30 June 2020The Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane needs to urgently confirm that accommodation for leisure at licensed and accredited establishments is permitted under Alert Level 3. Read More
One Home One Garden Campaign encourages households to start food production unit
30 June 2020In support of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) One Home One Garden Campaign Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer recently visited food gardens in Witzenberg. Read More
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