News and Speeches
Western Cape Government calls for scrapping of the 1M rule at schools
13 January 2022On Tuesday, the Minister of Basic Education confirmed in a statement issued that no plans are currently in place to change the current Directions issued by the Department of Basic Education in terms of the Disaster Management Regulations, except as... Read More
Media release by Premier Winde on the Western Cape’s healthcare platform and vac
13 January 2022“Growing body of evidence shows that the fourth wave has been less severe and that COVID-19 cases have decoupled from hospitalisations and deaths. The time has come to normalise our COVID-19 response.” Read More
State of Province Address to take place at the Velddrif Town Hall on 15 February
12 January 2022I welcome the announcement by the Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Masizole Mnqasela, that the State of Province Address (SOPA) this year will be held at the Velddrif Town Hall, in Velddrif in the West Coast District of our... Read More
No need to wait for a booster SMS, get your COVID-19 booster vaccine today
12 January 2022As we are coming off the peak of the fourth wave, let’s be proactive and ensure we get as much protection as possible during this period. Vaccination remains our best defense against COVID-19 and continues to be available to all persons 12 years and... Read More
WCG Mourns the loss of a pioneer for sport: Ben Saunders
12 January 2022The Western Cape Government is saddened by the loss of one of the early champions for sport in our province, Ben Saunders. Read More
Minister Fritz visits families of Natasha Booise, nine-year old rape victim
10 January 2022Minister Fritz visits families of Natasha Booise, nine-year old rape victim, in Piketberg Read More
Simple things to do to get out of the 4th wave
10 January 2022We all want to get back to life as we know it and we now have the best chance of getting there. Our province has passed the peak of the fourth wave, but we are not out of it just yet. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais calls on unemployed youth to be part of positive change
10 January 2022Applications for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s YearBeyond Programme have opened and we are calling on unemployed youth aged between 18 and 25 to apply to be part of this exciting youth in service programme. Read More
Department committed to vaccine targets through its continued vaccination drive
7 January 2022As we get back into the swing of vaccination after the Festive Season, we once again appeal to all eligible persons to get vaccinated or take up their booster dose. These vaccinations have proven to be effective in protecting you from becoming... Read More
Paramedics respond to 5 348 incidents during new year’s weekend
3 January 2022It has been a busy December and end-of-year weekend for the Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as they work tirelessly to provide essential first responder assistance, transport clients to healthcare facilities, and... Read More
175 bundles of joy welcomed at public health facilities on New Year’s Day
2 January 2022The Western Cape Government Health is pleased to announce the birth of 175 babies* born on 1 January 2022 in the Western Cape at public health facilities. Of the babies born on New Year's Day, 93 were boys, while 82 girls were born. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital performs ground-breaking First Time Exit Procedure Treatment
29 December 2021Tygerberg Hospital performs ground-breaking First Time Exit Procedure Treatment for a Fetal Mouth Tumour in South Africa Read More
201 Babies Born in Western Cape on Christmas Day in Public Health
26 December 2021We are happy to announce the birth of 201 babies* as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on Christmas Day 2021. The total number reported from 0:00 on 25 December 2021, comprises of 117 boys and 84 girls. Read More
Booster doses J&J with effect 24 December - Pfizer with effect 28 December 2021
24 December 2021This National Department of Health circular details the availability of booster doses for the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Read More
National revision of contact tracing, quarantine and isolation protocols
24 December 2021The following notice is an update on the National contact tracing, quarantine and Isolation protocals. Read More
A Dose Of Hope: Healthcare Workers reflect on pandemic and share wishes
24 December 2021We’re almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare workers have been on the frontlines every day and night, saving lives. Read More
WCG mourns the loss of a champion of the arts sector, Anele Maki
23 December 2021The Western Cape Government is saddened at the news of the death Mr Anele Maki, a passionate supporter of the arts in the country. Read More
WCG mourns the loss of an industry giant, Herman Binge
22 December 2021The Western Cape Government is saddened at the news of the death of film producer and director Herman Binge late last week. Read More
Together let’s prevent land invasions
22 December 2021Today, I make a concerted appeal to all citizens of the Western Cape, to ensure that no land invasions attempts are allowed to occur across this Province. Read More
Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) - Possible Service Pressure Alert
22 December 2021The Western Cape Government Health’s (WCGH’s) Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) are proactively informing the public of potential delays in delivery due to service pressure. FPS is currently experiencing high case load admissions which is further... Read More
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