News and Speeches
New N2 Somerset West pedestrian bridge to save lives
16 February 2021Road safety is one of my four strategic focus areas for prioritisation and implementation during my term of office. Read More
Media advisory: Minister Schäfer meets with Ayakha Melithafa
16 February 2021This morning, Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, met with Ayakha Melithafa following the Matrics in Antarctica trip. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes LEAP arrests of armed robbers in Hanover Park
16 February 2021Minister Fritz welcomes LEAP arrests of armed robbers in Hanover Park & successful recovery of stolen goods Read More
Health students brave COVID-19 vaccine fears to save lives
16 February 2021The pandemic has shaken up our lives and careers. For many health sciences and medical students, it meant joining the frontline to fight the virus as volunteers. Now, students working in health facilities take on a new challenge: getting their... Read More
Minister Fernandez launches Substance Abuse Campaign
16 February 2021Today 16 February 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited Kensington Treatment Centre (KTC)- a government-run in-patient treatment programme for women only, as part of the official launch of the provincial... Read More
Minister Simmers engages Masiphumelele residents
16 February 2021While interacting with some of the residents that have taken occupancy of their emergency structures in Masiphumelele, it was pleasing to note that residents are happy to be back in their own homes. Read More
Human settlement plans in Khayelitsha on track
15 February 2021The Head of Department of Western Cape Human Settlements, Ms. Jacqui Samson, recently led her team of professionals and senior managers to Khayelitsha Training Centre to meet the housing beneficiaries of Taiwan in Site C, Khayelitsha. Read More
Community Economic Recovery Project injects R3 million into the informal economy
15 February 2021Today Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, visited Lingelethu Cash Store and Mpumi’s Kitchen, a spaza shop and community kitchen in Khayelitsha that are participants in the Community Economic Recovery... Read More
Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 8 – 14 February 2021
15 February 2021Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations Read More
R44 upgrade to ease high traffic volume between Stellenbosch and Somerset West
15 February 2021Well-maintained roads are important social goods that support the economic growth of the Western Cape through enabling the rapid and safe movement of people and goods. They also provide access to work opportunities, economic opportunities, and... Read More
Deadline to apply to ECD Stimulus Relief Fund looms
15 February 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development would like to remind all Early Childhood Development (ECD) Services that the applications to the ECD Stimulus Relief Fund close this Friday, 19 February 2021. To date, 724 applications have been... Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to visit Masiphumelele residents
15 February 2021Tomorrow, 16 February 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will visit and interact with some residents of Masiphumelele who have taken occupation of the temporary emergency structures. Read More
Minister Schäfer welcomes learners back to class
15 February 2021This morning I visited West End Primary School and Woodville Primary School in Mitchell’s Plain to welcome learners back to class after the holidays. Read More
SASSA debacle continues
15 February 2021On Monday, 15 February 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, met with SASSA regarding the 53 000 Temporary Disability Grants (TDGs) and Care Dependency Grants that were suspended by the national agency, across the... Read More
Minister Madikizela to officially open new pedestrian bridge
15 February 2021Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will tomorrow, Tuesday 16 February 2021, officially open the newly constructed pedestrian bridge on the N2 at Garden Village in Somerset West. Read More
Teenage Pregnancy? visit your healthcare worker for support
15 February 2021A child’s health is most vulnerable during the first 1 000 days of its life. This period, from conception until a child’s second birthday, offers a unique window of opportunity to shape healthier and more prosperous futures. Read More
Giving every child the best chance of surviving cancer
15 February 2021The paediatric oncologists at Tygerberg Hospital remain committed to improving every patient’s chance of survival and quality of life. Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit R44 road construction site
14 February 2021Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will tomorrow, Monday 15 February 2021, visit the R44 road construction site situated between Somerset West and Stellenbosch to assess progress. Read More
Western Cape schools are ready to receive learners on Monday
14 February 2021The Western Cape is looking forward to welcoming our learners back to school on Monday! Read More
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