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Minister Marais launches first of its kind isiXhosa netball rulebook

22 February 2021

In celebration of International Mother Language Day commemorated yesterday, Minister Marais, today, launched the very first isiXhosa Netball Rulebook, the third code to be published in the Western Cape, following chess and Read More

Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 15 - 21 February 2021

22 February 2021

Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 15 - 21 February 2021 Read More

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is in full swing

22 February 2021

Over the last few days, the Western Cape Department of Health has commenced with its vaccine rollout at three sites, Groote Schuur Hospital, Tygerberg Hospital and Khayelitsha Hospital. Read More

Chronic illness during COVID-19 and making healthy lifestyle choices

22 February 2021

Living with a chronic illness especially during the COVID-19 pandemic has been quite overwhelming and feelings of fear and anxiety slowly settle in when encountering people in public spaces or shopping centres. Read More

Quarterly crime statistics: MEC Fritz says more must be done to reduce crime

22 February 2021

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is deeply concerned that murders in the Western Cape have increased by 11.2% compared to the previous quarter for the period of October to December 2020. Read More

Western Cape matrics achieve despite challenges of Covid-19

22 February 2021

This afternoon, Minister Angie Motshekga announced the results of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations for 2020. I congratulate all learners who achieved their matric under difficult circumstances and amid great uncertainty. Read More

‘Vaccines save lives’ says Groote Schuur Hospital’s first vaccine recipient

21 February 2021

Prof. Ivan Joubert, Head of the Critical Care Unit at Groote Schuur Hospital, became the first frontline healthcare worker at the hospital to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. His vaccine was administered by the hospital’s Head of... Read More

Media alert: Matric results 2020

21 February 2021

Please note the following in preparation for the release of the 2020 NSC results. Monday 22 February 2021: Read More

“I vaccinated the president” – Sr Milanie Bennett

19 February 2021

When Sr Milanie Bennett from Khayelitsha District Hospital completed her vaccinator training, she did not know that she will make history by administering the first COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa. Read More

Meyer calls on National Government to stop the state capture of Colenso Farm

18 February 2021

My recent visit to the farmer, Ivan Cloete, highlights the National Government’s mismanagement of land reform in South Africa. Read More

Historic agreement to accelerate housing development in the Garden Route

18 February 2021

On Friday 19 February 2021 Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers, and Executive Mayor, Ald. Read More

State of the Province Address (SOPA) Debate Speech

18 February 2021

Speech by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works 18 February 2021 Read More

Minister calls on National DSD to extend ECD Employment Stimulus Relief Fund

18 February 2021

I have written to the National Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, urging her Department to extend the closing date for the applications for Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres and programmes that wish to apply for the Early... Read More

MEC Fritz thanks Lt Gen Mokgabudi; Welcomes Act.Provincial Commissioner Patekile

18 February 2021

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that Lieutenant General Yolisa Mogkabudi (née Matakata), will be stepping down from her role as the Western Cape’s Provincial Commissioner. Read More

Minister Albert Fritz: SOPA Debate Speech

18 February 2021

Honourable Speaker, Honourable Premier and Cabinet Colleagues, Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Community of Genadendal, Special Guests, NGOs and community leaders, Read More

Groote Schuur Hospital healthcare worker says vaccines have given her hope

18 February 2021

Melody Camelo was one of 40 frontline healthcare workers at Groote Schuur Hospital to have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on 17 February 2021. Read More

Nurse delivers baby after getting first vaccine shot in SA

18 February 2021

Shortly after becoming the first South African to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, nurse Zoliswa Gidi-Dyosi delivered a healthy baby boy, weighing 5 Read More

Speech by Minister Meyer during debate on the SOPA Address by Premier Winde

18 February 2021

SPEECH DELIVERED BY MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, DR IVAN MEYER, DURING DEBATE ON THE STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS BY ALAN WINDE, PREMIER OF THE WESTERN CAPE. Read More

State of the Province Address 2021

17 February 2021

“The Western Cape will lead from the front to deliver jobs, safety and dignity” Honourable Speaker, Honourable members of the Provincial Cabinet, The Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Honourable members of  provincial parliament, Read More

Western Cape leading from the front to deliver jobs, safety and dignity

17 February 2021

This morning, I delivered my State of the Province Address in the historic town of Genadendal, outlining how the Western Cape is leading from the front to deliver jobs, safety and dignity to the people of this province.  Read More

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