News and Speeches
Traditional Leader is not ashamed of contracting COVID-19
23 June 2020Chief Eric Galada, Traditional Leader in Langa, tested positive for COVID-19 in May, and spent 14 days in isolation, which he completed recently on 11 June 2020. “People are scared or ashamed because of the stigma that exists. I believe that... Read More
Quality learning @home: WCED launches Virtual Library
23 June 2020The ability to read and write is the foundation on which all further learning is based, and the ability to read for meaning and pleasure is without a doubt the most important skill that children can learn in primary school. Read More
MEC Fernandez welcomes ECD preopening assessments
23 June 2020The provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez has welcomed the developments in the ECD and Partial Care sector, including the preopening self-assessment, but has called on the national department to commit to timeframes for the... Read More
Minister Fritz calls on illegal liquor traders to become licensed
23 June 2020PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 23 June 2020 Release: immediately Read More
Tygerberg Hospital’s Chief Porter was motivated by colleagues to recover
23 June 2020After recovering from Covid-19, Anthony McKenzie was happy to return to Tygerberg Hospital where he helps ensure the movement of patients between different locations in the facility. Read More
Minister Meyer visits grain farmers in the Swartland
23 June 2020Yesterday, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, and Executive Mayor of Swartland Municipality, Mr Tjimen van Essen visited Swart Read More
Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services make R5.5 million abalone arrest
23 June 2020Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services arrested two men and confiscated abalone worth R5 682 000 at a strategically located roadblock over the weekend. Read More
Epilepsy and COVID-19 – Awareness on National Epilepsy Day
22 June 2020Around 10% of people have epilepsy, making it the most common of neurological conditions. It affects people of any age, with one in four affected experiencing their first seizure by the age of 20. Yet few understand what it is, and how it is... Read More
Youth empowered by WCG YearBeyond programme
22 June 2020As we nationally commemorate youth this month, the Western Cape Government has developed an innovative Youth Service Programme, YearBeyond, which provides youth between the ages of 18 and 25 an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, build... Read More
Minister Fritz condemns rape and murder of 17-year-old woman
22 June 2020PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 22 June 2020 Release: immediately Read More
No taxi fare increases in the Western Cape
22 June 2020Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works This morning in Khayelitsha I met with the representatives of the Western Cape South SA National Taxi Council (SANTACO) regarding the proposed taxi fare... Read More
A stroke is an emergency
22 June 2020A stroke is an emergency – even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the world a drop in the number of stroke patients seeking emergency care in this time is reported, which can have a major impact in the recovery of these individuals. Read More
Red Dot transports 12 000 healthcare workers
21 June 2020Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Update on 2021 school admissions process
21 June 2020Just over a month ago, the WCED announced revised dates for the 2020 school admissions process in the Western Cape. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital nurse receives Covid-19 treatment in ward where she works
20 June 2020On 18 June Anita Richards, who has been a positive Covid-19 patient, was discharged from ward C13 at Groote Schuur Hospital. Sister Richards has been a registered nurse for 35 years at the hospital and has been a nurse for 20 years of this time in... Read More
New Healthbot launched for high-risk patients during Covid-19
19 June 2020The Western Cape Government Health in conjunction with Aviro Health has developed an automated Chatbot application system via the WhatsApp platform, which confirms delivery of chronic medication to our clients’ homes. Read More
Human Settlements engages with George Municipality on Covid-19 challenges
19 June 2020Yesterday, on the second day of my visit to the Garden Route, I met with the Executive Mayor of George, Mr Leon van Wyk and Mayco members of the Municipality. Read More
Nosisi's story – anyone can get Coronavirus
19 June 2020On 27 May, Nosisi Jacobs received the news that she had tested positive for COVID-19. The 33-year-old mother of three from Langa was advised to isolate for 14 days. However, she could not isolate safely at her home and shared her concerns with her... Read More
Minister Simmers commence with Garden Route municipal and stakeholder engagement
18 June 2020Commencing with my three-day visit to the Garden Route, yesterday, I engaged the Bitou Municipality, that included the Executive Mayor Peter Lobese and the full council together with the officials. Read More
Alert Level 3 lite: Further clarity needed on tourism & intra-provincial travel
18 June 2020We welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night of the further relaxation of restrictions on certain sectors of the economy such as personal care services, restaurants, accommodation, business conferences and meetings, and... Read More
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