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Western Cape Government fully supporting any inquiry by the SAPS

27 January 2022

Media Release by Premier Alan Winde on the Western Cape Government fully supporting any inquiry by the South African Police Service, and first meeting with independent investigator Read More

Western Cape schools continue to be targeted by criminals

26 January 2022

41 incidents of burglary and vandalism (affecting 34 schools) have been reported by our schools as having taken place over the December 2021/January 2022 school holidays. The majority of the incidents were minor in nature, with just 2 major... Read More

Increase in fake job advertisements

26 January 2022

The Western Cape Government Health has been made aware of an increase in fake job advertisements being circulated online, especially on social media. Read More

Western Cape Human Settlements creating job opportunities for over 35-year-olds

26 January 2022

The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) is currently on a recruitment drive to create short – to medium term job opportunities for more than 100, over 35-year-olds. Read More

Vaxi trokkie brings vaccine to communities

26 January 2022

The Vaxi Trokkie (vaccination truck) has officially hit the road in the Northern and Tygerberg communities from last week, as part of the Vaxi Taxi mobile vaccination service. Read More

Advocate Jennifer Williams appointed as independent external investigator

26 January 2022

Media Release by Premier Alan Winde on the appointment of Advocate Jennifer Williams as independent external investigator Read More

Media alert: Western Cape NSC 2021 Awards Ceremony

26 January 2022

On Thursday 3 February 2022, Debbie Schäfer, Western Cape Minister of Education will host the Western Cape National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2021 Awards Ceremony at Leeuwenhof, the Premier’s Residence. Read More

Western Cape Government launches new social services centre in Murraysburg

25 January 2022

Today, Tuesday 25 January 2022, the Western Cape Ministers' for Social Development and Transport and Public Works, Ms Sharna Fernandez and Mr Daylin Mitchell, launched a newly established Social Development service centre in Murraysburg. Read More

Western Cape Human Settlements launches historical contractor’s framework

25 January 2022

In a historic move, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) is pleased to announce that it has launched its contractor’s framework which targets particularly women and youth contractors. Read More

Statement by Premier Alan Winde on independent investigation into allegations

25 January 2022

Media release by Premier Alan Winde on independent investigation into allegations made against Minister Albert Fritz Read More

Minister Fritz welcomes arrest of accused in murder case of Jacque Mpontsana

24 January 2022

Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes news of the capture and arrest of Lwazi Sibindana, who allegedly murdered Jacque Mpontsana by setting her alight during a domestic dispute in September last year. Read More

Unveiling of the new social services delivery point in Central Karoo District

24 January 2022

On Tuesday, 25 January 2022, the Western Cape Ministers' for Social Development and Transport and Public Works, Ms Sharna Fernandez and Mr Daylin Mitchell, will officially open a new social services office for Murraysburg and the surrounding areas. Read More

Media release by Premier Alan Winde on the suspension of Minister Albert Fritz

24 January 2022

Media release by Premier Alan Winde on the suspension of Minister Albert Fritz In the past week serious allegations pertaining to the conduct of Minister Albert Fritz were brought to my attention. Read More

Appointment of Anroux Marais as acting Minister of Community Safety

24 January 2022

Media release by Premier Alan Winde on the appointment of Anroux Marais as acting Minister of Community Safety Read More

Western Cape school and district results deliver more good news!

21 January 2022

This morning I visited Scottsville Secondary School to celebrate the release of the individual 2021 National Senior Certificate results to learners. Read More

Media alert: Western Cape NSC 2021 results

20 January 2022

The results of the 2021 National Senior Certificate exams will be announced this week. Thursday, 20 January 2022 – national results announcement Read More

Minister Fritz welcomes positive reports of enforcement by Liquor Authority

20 January 2022

Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes news of enforcement activities carried out by the Western Cape Liquor Authority over the Festive Season to ensure that liquor traders complied with the conditions of their liquor... Read More

Update on the Western Cape’s healthcare platform and vaccine programme

20 January 2022

“Despite our imminent exit from the fourth wave, the President still does not have a clear roadmap to end the national State of Disaster.” Read More

WCDoA welcomes introduction of agricultural subjects at Pelican Park High School

20 January 2022

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the decision to expand Pelican Park High School’s curriculum to include agricultural subjects such as agricultural management science and agricultural technology. Read More

Western Cape matric class of 2021 – Our superstars

20 January 2022

I am absolutely delighted with the results of the Matric Class of 2021 in the Western Cape. Our provincial pass rate was announced by Minister Angie Motshekga this evening as 81.2% - an increase of 1.3 percentage points from last year. Read More

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