News and Speeches
Police Crime Statistics: Minister Fritz concerned by SAPS rape data
12 April 2021Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, expressed concern over the continued disservice by SAPS to victims of gender-based violence. On an analysis of recently published police crime statistics for the period 1 March to 31 December 2020, it was... Read More
Minister Marais to present R12.9m financial support to sport federations
12 April 2021Today, 12 April 2021, will be the first of six ceremonial cheque handovers in which Minister Anroux Marais will present a total of approximately R12.9 million in support of 145 affiliated sport federations across the prov Read More
Survey ranking SA as top BPO destination a boost for the sector in the WC
11 April 2021We welcome the announcement that South Africa has been voted the most favoured offshore Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) destination in 2021, according to the annual Ryan Strategic Advisory Fron Read More
Taxi violence threatens empowerment programmes
11 April 2021Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works I visited the family of the late President of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) to take personal condolences yesterday. Read More
Generous Jpiego donation to assist in vaccination roll- out in WC
10 April 2021With Phase 1 of the COVID-19 Sisonke Vaccination Programme well underway in the Western Cape, the Western Cape Department of Health is preparing to roll out Phase 2 to priority groups in the province. A key part of the vaccination roll-out is to... Read More
LEAP officers continue success in fighting crime
9 April 2021The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) Officers continue to make significant strides in fighting crime as part of the Western Cape Safety Plan. Read More
Statement by minister Marais: We mourn the loss of a leading light for isiXhosa
8 April 2021The passing of Professor Sizwe Satyo last week has left a void in the sphere of Language development in our province. Read More
1 166 jobs created in the BPO sector through skills development programme
8 April 2021I am pleased to announce that 1 166 full-time jobs were created in the Business Process Operating (BPO) sector through the Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s Work and Skills programme in the last financial year. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to hand over houses in Barrydale
8 April 2021Tomorrow, 9 April 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will, as part of the Smitsville Housing Project in Barrydale in the Swellendam Municipal area, hand over 12 units to deserving and qualifying beneficiaries. Read More
Minister Madikizela extends condolences to CATA following death of leader
8 April 2021Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works I am shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of the President of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA), Mr Victor Wiwi. Read More
Roadworks on the R102 near George
7 April 2021The Department of Transport and Public Works has started an 18-month road construction project on the R102 at the Maalgate River Bridge between the Glentana Intersection and the George Airport. Read More
Community Safety is driving interventions to reduce gang related harms
7 April 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is appalled by the number of young people who have been struck by stray bullets in communities including Hanover Park and Manenberg. Among those injured include: Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements launches its own reserve fund
7 April 2021Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says the launch of the Western Cape Asset Finance Reserve for Human Settlements (WCAFRHS) will strengthen the Department’s ability to drastically improve the lives of the people of this... Read More
Amended hospital visitation guidelines for level 1
7 April 2021Allowing patients to be visited by their loved ones is an essential part of their recovery and wellness. Read More
Premier Alan Winde's visit to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
7 April 2021Earlier today, I visited the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH ) to help create awareness of the services available to children who are infected with Tuberculosis (TB) in the Western Cape. Please see photos attached. Read More
MEC Fritz and MEC Meyer attend West Coast Easter Safety Activation
6 April 2021On Thursday, 01 April 2021, Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, and the Minister of Agriculture, Ivan Meyer, attended the launch of the West Coast’s Easter Joint Operation Committee (JOC) activation at the newly established Disaster... Read More
Winter disaster readiness
6 April 2021The Western Cape is gearing up for a wet and cold winter and the Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC) is putting contingency plans in place to keep the public safe. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes 134 inspections by WC Liquor Authority over Easter
6 April 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the 134 inspections of liquor vendors conducted by the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) over the week of Easter. Read More
Major reduction in road deaths over Easter holiday period
6 April 2021Media release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
New enforcement recruits sign on to serve and protect
1 April 2021The City, together with WCG, have ensured that the contracts for new LEAP officers were successfully completed on Wednesday, 31 March. Read More
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