News and Speeches
WCED to interrogate disappointing PIRLS results
7 December 2017The latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) (2016) paints a shocking picture of the state of literacy in South African primary schools. While the study reveals that the Western Cape is well ahead of other provinces, we are... Read More
Avian influenza update
7 December 2017There have been no new avian influenza infections in the Western Cape. The last case in the province was confirmed on 31 October 2017. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said the last new infection at a commercial poultry farm was 18... Read More
Entrepreneurs exhibit at Ministry First Thursday
7 December 2017Today (7 December 2017), entrepreneurs from across the Western Cape will join the Ministry of Economic Opportunities for its final First Thursday exhibition of the year. Read More
Minister Madikizela Launches R2.2 Billion Housing Project In Worcester
7 December 2017The Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela has launched one of the Province’s biggest housing projects, the Transhex Catalytic Housing Project. The Minister attended a sod-turning ceremony in Worcester today, 7 December. Read More
16 Days of Activism: Min. joins corporates hosting a children’s charity event
7 December 2017As part of our ongoing 16 Days of Activism commemorations, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, joined Grandwest CSI for a children’s Christmas party at the Baphumelele Children’s Home, in Khayelitsha. Read More
Mitigating the risk of water-related disruptions to service delivery
7 December 2017The Western Cape Government (WCG) has taken decisive steps to mitigate the risk and potential impact of drought-related municipal water supply disruptions on its essential service delivery activities, to supplement the water supply at Read More
New Thembalethu health facility is almost complete
6 December 2017The construction of a new community day centre in Thembalethu, George, is expected to be complete on 8 December 2017, if all goes according to plan. Read More
MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato takes 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Hanover Park
6 December 2017MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato takes 16 Days of Activism Campaign - “SPEAK OUT – BE THE VOICE OF COURAGE” to Hanover Park Read More
Minister Madikizela to Launch R2 Billion Transhex Housing Project In Worcester
6 December 2017Today, Thursday 7 December 2016, Provincial Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will launch the R2 billion Transhex Catalytic Housing Project with a sod-turning ceremony in Worcester. Read More
City of Cape Town to get new “CAA” licence marks as “CA” registrations run out
6 December 2017Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Educating communities on the importance of Sign Language
6 December 2017The Language Unit of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports (DCAS), in partnership with the Western Ca Read More
Joint media statement by the Western Cape Government
6 December 2017Joint media statement by the Western Cape Government Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato; and Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo Date: 6 December 2017 Read More
16 Days of Activism: Department hosts Gender-Based Violence Workshop
6 December 2017As part of our ongoing 16 Days of Activism commemorations, the Western Cape Department of Social Development hosted a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Workshop, at its Metro South regional offices. Read More
16 Days of Activism: MEC to join Sun International children’s charity event
6 December 2017Tomorrow, as we continue to mark 16 Days of Activism campaign, the Western Cape Social Development Minister, Albert Fritz, will join the Sun International CSI team for a children’s charity event at the Baphumelele Children’s Home, in Khayelitsha. Read More
Red Tape Unit helps to create 100 jobs in Atlantis
6 December 2017Cutting red tape is helping Western Cape businesses to create more jobs, and reduce admin costs. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, is highlighting success stories of the Red Tape Reduction Unit this month. Read More
Schools save a whopping 7.6 million litres of water, thanks to smart water meter
5 December 2017Yesterday I visited Hector Peterson Secondary School in Kraaifontein to observe highly effective, smart water metering in action. I am most impressed and very excited about the progress that the school has made since Bridgiot installed the... Read More
Minister Anroux Marais' speech: Celebrating SA Sign Language in Worcester
5 December 2017WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS CELEBRATING SIGN LANGUAGE 5 DECEMBER 2017 Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape sportspeople to be honoured by Minister Anroux Marais
5 December 2017KINDLY NOTE AMENDED TIME BELOW AS CEREMONY WILL START AT 17H00 AND NOT 18H00 AS PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED. Read More
MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato takes 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Hangberg
5 December 2017MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato takes 16 Days of Activism Campaign - “SPEAK OUT – BE THE VOICE OF COURAGE” to Hangberg Read More
Responsible road use is a non-negotiable this Festive Season
5 December 2017Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
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