News and Speeches
Minister Madikizela extends condolences to CODETA following death of leader
14 September 2020Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Occupational therapy week – caring for children during a global pandemic
14 September 2020The Occupational Therapy team at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) is helping to build resilience during uncertain times by empowering the parents and caregivers of their young patients. Read More
Women’s health services available at all our clinics
11 September 2020Make the arrival of Spring the start of a new season for your health. Make use of the all-inclusive services offered at Western Cape Government Health’s facilities, without hesitation. We call on women to talk to healthcare workers about their needs... Read More
First footsteps into virtual conferencing and farmer's days
11 September 2020The innovative use of virtual platforms has enabled the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) to deliver client-focused, problem-solving technical information backed by the extensive research portfolio of the Programme Research and... Read More
Mantashe to urgently finalise and gazette Section 34 Determinations
11 September 2020We welcome the announcement yesterday (10 September 2020), by Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has provided its concurrence to three Section 34 Ministerial... Read More
DSD commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is commemorating World Suicide Prevention Day today, 10 September 2020, to promote its commitment and action to prevent suicides. Read More
Latest GDP results confirms that agriculture is leading economic recovery
10 September 2020The latest release of GDP figures from StatsSA indicates that the agriculture sector continued to perform relatively well during the second quarter of 2020. Read More
Tourism Month: World-class West Coast a great option for families
10 September 2020Yesterday (09 September 2020), Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, visited tourism attractions on the West Coast to highlight the great experiences that we have to offer in the Western Cape. Read More
UPDATE: 1505 recoveries across Old Age Homes
10 September 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to monitor strict health and safety protocols across old age homes in the Province, to prevent the further spread of Covid-19. Read More
“I felt safe” – Cape mom’s tribute to health workers
10 September 2020A mother has sent a heartfelt thank you to frontline workers in the Western Cape after beating COVID-19. Read More
“We must be vigilant, wear your mask” urge community health workers
10 September 2020Community health workers are on the frontlines in the fight against the Coronavirus and have urged residents to remain vigilant. On 7 September 2020, several community-oriented primary care workers handed out masks in the communities of... Read More
Minister Fernandez commemorates International FASD Awareness Day
9 September 2020Today marks the 21st annual commemoration of International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day, and Provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez encourages everyone to show their support by observing a minute’s... Read More
Minister Marais visits reopened libraries during National Book Week
9 September 2020As we celebrate National Book Week, Minister Anroux Marais, together with City of Cape Town’s Mayco Member for Community Services and Health, Dr. Zahid Badroodien, visited Brackenfell and Belville libraries on Monday, both open to the public on a... Read More
Tourism Month: Western Cape tourist guide registration system goes online
9 September 2020We are excited to announce a new online system launched to make it easier for the 5 000 tourist guides in the Western Cape to register, renew and update their details. Read More
Minister Simmers visits Better Living Challenge tutorial filming
9 September 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers visited the filming site of the Better Living Challenge (BLC) tutorials, which is currently underway in Cape Town. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital reflections – Dirk Eiman
9 September 2020Groote Schuur Hospital values self-reflections to enable employees to take a step back, reflect on the current COVID-19 situation, integrate learnings, plan for the future and celebrate both personal and professional accomplishments. Read More
Illegal land invasion delays Human Settlements delivery for most vulnerable
8 September 2020Opinion Editorial by Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers Read More
Rural Hero – Langeberg nurse overcomes her fear to help others
8 September 2020What do you do when (like many other South Africans) you fear COVID-19? You push your fear aside so that you can help your patients. Western Cape Government Health honours staff like Sr Audrey Michaels of Bergsig Clinic in Robertson. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital patient discharged after 31 days in ICU
8 September 2020Celeste Johnson’s COVID-19 ordeal is a true testament of her resilience, indomitable spirit and her faith which was fully aided by the dedication of a multidisciplinary healthcare team at Tygerberg Hospital (TBH). Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit Garden Route to address taxi industry challenges
8 September 2020Minister Madikizela to revisit Garden Route to address challenges facing the taxi industry Read More
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