News and Speeches
Stats SA report on municipal basic service delivery welcomed
1 April 2021Municipalities in the Western Cape continue to deliver the highest levels of free basic services in the country. Read More
Procurement Disclosure Report reveals R1.95 billion spent on Covid-19
1 April 2021We are pleased to publish the ninth edition of our monthly Procurement Disclosure Report by Provincial Treasury which affirms our commitment to transparency and clean government in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Marais tables R897.5 million budget for Cultural Affairs and Sport
31 March 2021Yesterday, 30 March 2021, Minister Anroux Marais tabled the 2021/22 budget appropriation of R897 510 000 for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements budget is to empower our people
31 March 2021For the 2021/22 financial year, the Western Cape Department Human Settlements’ budget of just over R 2,35 billion, is set to empower and drastically change the lives of the people of this province. Read More
Stay safe when participating in school sport events
31 March 2021On 27 March 2021, Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, gazetted the decision that school sporting events can be held. This include sport matches, physical education, extra-curricular activities, and school sport tournaments. Read More
UPDATE: Covid-19 recoveries increase in old age homes
31 March 2021The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is calling upon all members of the public to be extra vigilant when visiting your loved ones at old age homes this Easter weekend. Read More
Minister Fritz calls on residents in Mfuleni
31 March 2021Minister Fritz calls on residents in Mfuleni to come forward and report those responsible for shootings Read More
Healthcare worker vaccination update
31 March 2021The vaccination of healthcare workers as part of Phase 1 of Johnson & Johnson Sisonke implementation study is rapidly moving into the next phase – where non-patient facing, but essential healthcare workers will be receiving the vaccines – as we... Read More
Minister Schäfer urges caution during Easter break
31 March 2021As schools close today for the Easter break, concerns are already growing that social gatherings and travel over this period could trigger an increase in cases of Covid-19. Read More
Minister Fritz urges residents to drink responsibly over the long weekend
31 March 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is urging residents to drink responsibly, should they wish to do so, over the long weekend. Read More
Western Cape maintains top spot in provincial audit outcomes
31 March 2021The Auditor General of South Africa’s consolidated audit results for the 2019/20 financial year confirms that the Western Cape continues to be the top performing province in South Africa. Read More
Construction of emergency structures in Masiphumelele continues
31 March 2021Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says he is pleased to note that the construction of emergency units on the sports field in Masiphumelele is progressing steadily. Read More
Western Cape launches Easter season traffic safety plan
31 March 2021The Western Cape is expecting a busier Easter holiday season this year as more South Africans from other provinces travel to the Western Cape, and our residents explore the many beautiful places that exist across the province. Read More
Budget VOTE 7 Social Development speech 2021/2022
30 March 2021It is important that we recognize the impact of Covid 19 on our country and Province. The first and second wave required that we dig deep as a Province to combat the consequences of Covid 19 in the Social Sector. Read More
Appropriation Bill 2021: Dept. of Economic Development and Tourism (Vote 12)
30 March 2021Two weeks ago, we tabled “A Budget for Hope”, which is a budget that provides hope because it supports job creation, because it builds safer communities and because it delivers well-being in the Western Cape. Read More
Appropriation Bill 2021: Provincial Treasury (Vote 3)
30 March 2021Two weeks ago, we tabled “A Budget for Hope”, which is a budget that provides hope because it supports job creation, because it builds safer communities and because it delivers well-being in the Western Cape. Read More
Department of Community Safety budget vote speech for 2021/22
30 March 2021“We will do whatever it takes to make the province safer for all” Honourable Speaker and Deputy Speaker, Honourable Premier and Cabinet Colleagues, Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Read More
Human Settlements Appropriation Budget Vote 8 Speech
30 March 2021Appropriation Budget Vote 8 – Cape Town 30 March 2021 Venue: Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) Honourable Speaker Honourable Premier Honourable Cabinet Colleagues Honourable Members and Read More
e-Booklets to fast track climate change resilience in agriculture
30 March 2021Yesterday, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, launched the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA’s) e-booklets on climate change entitled “The Mercury Rises”. Read More
SASSA UPDATE: More than 12 000 unaccounted Temporary Disability Grant clients
30 March 2021On Monday 29 March 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, met with SASSA regarding the nearly 53 000 Temporary Disability Grants (TDGs) and Care Dependency Grants that were suspended by the national agency, across... Read More
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