News and Speeches
You are not alone – coping with grief and loss during COVID-19
13 January 2021“You are not alone.” This is the message Stikland Hospital community psychologist Zanele Ludziya has shared with people who are grieving the loss of loved ones and more during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
DSD urges ECD’s to heed to COVID19 protocols whilst re-opening
12 January 2021As we have entered the new year, and with many parents placing their children in places of safety as they return to work, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is urging all Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres and partial... Read More
Gerrit van Rensburg made a significant contribution to the growth of agriculture
12 January 2021With much sadness I received the news that former Minister of Agriculture in the Western Cape, Gerrit van Rensburg has passed away. Gerrit van Rensburg served the people of the Western Cape and its farming community with distinction from 2009 to... Read More
Gift of the Givers donations received with gratitude at WC health facilities
12 January 2021Western Cape Government Health would like to thank Gift of the Givers for their generous donation of medical equipment, including CPAP machines, to several of our facilities in the Overberg and Garden Route. Read More
WC Government launches urgent court application against Kannaland
11 January 2021The Western Cape Government is taking Kannaland Municipal Council representatives and senior officials to task for their attempts to push through a raft of new “political” staff appointments as well as other potentially prejudicial and unlawful... Read More
Dam levels update
11 January 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 69.3%. The latest levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 88.9% (2019: 72.6%). Read More
Knocking down doors to ensure our frontline is equipped to save lives
11 January 2021Running out of medical supplies or equipment is not an option during a pandemic. It can have dire consequences for patients and health staff. Ever thought of the people who need to make sure this does not happen? Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital patient grateful after recovering from Covid-19 pneumonia
11 January 2021Unable to spend the New Year’s celebrations with his loved ones, Gino Tobin, a 44-year-old family man from Grassy Park, was delighted to have been discharged from Groote Schuur Hospital on 5 January 2021 following complications with COVID-19... Read More
Minister Madikizela to attend PPE distribution event in Malmesbury, West Coast
11 January 2021As part of its continued drive to raise awareness in relation to safe public transport, Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will tomorrow, Tuesday 12 January 2021, join taxi industry leadersh Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations
11 January 2021Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Minister Madikizela wishes travellers a safe return
8 January 2021This weekend we are expecting the first weekend of excessive traffic in both directions, towards and leaving the Western Cape. Read More
COVID-19 survivor chooses volunteerism & hope to beat pandemic
7 January 2021Beaunez Coerecius, a home-based and spiritual carer at the Brackengate Hospital of Hope, has experienced the devastating effects of COVID-19 first-hand, but her experience inspired her to make a di Read More
Discontinuation of SASSA Disability Grants deeply concerning
6 January 2021The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is gravely concerned about the impact of SASSA’s termination of temporary disability grants given the resurgence of COVID-19. Read More
Minister Bheki Cele needs to focus on fighting violent crime
6 January 2021Minister Bheki Cele has been on a power trip across the Western Cape this week, demonstrating a single-minded obsession with beaches. Read More
Minister Meyer extends condolences on passing of Agri-Worker, Doreen Frieslaar
6 January 2021With great sadness, I have learnt of the tragic passing of Doreen Frieslaar, an agri-worker employed at Meerlust Farms (Pty) Ltd, in an accident between De Doorns and Worcester, late Monday afternoon. Following the same accident, a further 23 Agri-... Read More
Minister Madikizela extends condolences to family of farmworker
5 January 2021Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
DSD provides support to fire victims
4 January 2021The Western Cape is currently experiencing its annual fire season, leaving many people homeless and in need of support such as shelter, food and clothing. Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations
4 January 2021Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 197 integrated roadblock, vehicle check point and speed control operations across the province in the week of 28 December 2020 to 3 January 2021, and 21 471 vehicl Read More
Paramedics respond to 5136 incidents over New Year weekend
4 January 2021The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services responded to 5 136 incidents in the Western Cape over the past weekend, down from 6 919 recorded last weekend. Read More
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