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WCED approaches court to protect learners and teachers in Graafwater area

14 February 2021

Last year I announced the closure of Graafwater High School, to be repurposed as a school of skills, which is much needed in the Graafwater and surrounding areas.  Currently, there are also no Special Schools or a School of Skills in the Graafwater... Read More

Minister Maynier's speech at the Premier's Diplomatic Event 2021

12 February 2021

[The following remarks were delivered by Minister David Maynier at the Premier's Diplomatic Event 2021 which was held on MS Team.] Introduction Read More

Minister Fritz to raise DNA backlog at Forensic Science Laboratory at MinMec

12 February 2021

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, will raise the backlog in processing of DNA at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) at the next Minister and Member of Executive Councils Meeting (MinMec). Read More

Minister Fernandez welcomes extension of 350 SRD Grant

12 February 2021

The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during the State of the Nation Address (SONA), 11 February 2021, that the Special R350 COVID-19 SRD Grant will be extended for... Read More

Bitou appeal decision welcomed

12 February 2021

The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape has welcomed the latest judgement by the Labour Appeal Court in a matter relating to Bitou Municipality. Read More

Minister Fritz to request IPID to investigate SAPS POPs deployment to SASSA

11 February 2021

Minister Fritz to request IPID to investigate SAPS POPs deployment to SASSA Bellville office, use of water cannon Read More

Minister Madikizela visits Gugulethu families following tragic death of children

11 February 2021

Minister Madikizela visits Gugulethu families following tragic death of four children I visited the families of the four children who tragically died after falling into a hole at the N2 Borcherds Quarry intersection at Nyanga on Monday. Read More

Strategic partnership between SATI and WCDoA to increase exports to China

10 February 2021

Over the past two weeks, Western Cape table grapes producers have been harvesting table grapes. These are to be marketed under the South African Table Grape Industry’s (SATI's) China Market Development Campaign in March 2021. Read More

Karl Bremer Hospital uses technology to connect patients with loved ones

10 February 2021

Hospital visitations are not allowed at present to limit the risk of possible COVID-19 transmission. However, understanding the importance of connecting patients with their loved ones, Karl Bremer Hospital has decided to use technology to bring... Read More

WC continues with preparations to rollout vaccine to healthcare workers

10 February 2021

The AstraZeneca/Covishield COVID-19 vaccine rollout may have been put on hold, but our preparations have not.   Read More

Public urged to confirm the registration status of treatment facilities

10 February 2021

Ensuring that your loved ones are placed in a registered substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facility can make all the difference in getting their lives back on track. Read More

More residents benefit from Forest Village housing development

10 February 2021

Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says, with 43 deserving and qualifying beneficiaries moving into their brand new homes in the Forest Village Housing Development in Eersteriver, on Thursday, 4 and Tuesday 9 February 2021,... Read More

Construction of emergency structures for Masiphumelele continues

10 February 2021

The construction of the emergency structures for Masiphumelele residents who were affected during a devastating fire in December, where close to 1 100 informal homes were destroyed, is steadily continuing. Read More

Minister Madikizela heartbroken by death of children, calls for investigation

10 February 2021

Minister Madikizela heartbroken by tragic death of four children, calls for urgent investigation I extend my sincere condolences to the families of four children who tragically died after falling into a hole at the N2 Borcherds Quarry intersection... Read More

Western Cape Government and PRASA help to create economic opportunities

9 February 2021

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) and PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) Western Cape are collaborating on an R10 million labour-intensive project Read More

Municipalities tackling Covid challenges

9 February 2021

Municipalities in the Western Cape are working non-stop to address the backlogs in service delivery caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More

WCLA resumes routine inspections after lifting of the alcohol ban

9 February 2021

WCLA resumes routine inspections after lifting of the alcohol ban, attends to 362 complaints since 27 March Read More

Min extends deepest condolences after tragic accident involving four children

9 February 2021

I wish to extend my deepest condolences to all the affected family and community members of the four young children who tragically lost their lives in a freak accident in Nyanga yesterday. The bodies of four young children were discovered between... Read More

Thank you, Khayelitsha, for playing your part in stopping the spread of Covid-19

8 February 2021

“Thank you, Khayelitsha, for playing your part in stopping the spread of Covid-19” Read More

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