News and Speeches
Minister Fritz welcomes briefing of NHWs in Khayelitsha
13 June 2020Today, the Department of Community Safety held a briefing session for Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) members in Khayelitsha. The purpose of the session was to provide a briefing to the volunteers on the targeted COVID-19 hotspot area programme and to... Read More
Tourism for leisure should be allowed under Alert Level 3
12 June 2020With severe restrictions on international and local travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, there is no doubt that the tourism sector has been hard-hit during this crisis, and will require a great deal of support to ensure its survival. Read More
Indemnity forms and management of Covid-19 cases in schools
12 June 2020The first two weeks of school for Grade 7s and 12s in the Western Cape proceeded well overall. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes arrests of 5 in suspected LGBTQI murder
12 June 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the five arrests made by SAPS of suspects for the murder of 16-year-old Liyabona Mabishi, who was stabbed 13 times in Nkanini, Khayelitsha, on 21 March, Human Rights Day. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes findings of WCPO investigation into train arson
11 June 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the findings by the Western Cape Police Ombudsman (WCPO), Mr JJ Brand, following his investigation into the constitutional duties of SAPS and the allegation that SAPS is unable to prevent... Read More
Minister Ivan Meyer visits successful youth farmer
11 June 2020Today, I visited Booysen’s Tunnel Farming outside Kraaifontein in Cape Town. Owned by youth farmer Byron Booysen, Booysen’s Tunnel Farming is slowly establishing itself as a commercial producer and supplier of tomatoes to local markets. Read More
Cape Town International Airport open for business travel
10 June 2020Today (10 June 2020), Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier and City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos, visited Cape Town International Airport (CTIA)... Read More
Food Safety is a shared responsibility
10 June 2020The Covid-19 pandemic has placed the spotlight on food security. Read More
Western Cape Department of Agriculture welcomes high court decision
10 June 2020The Western Cape Government welcomes the decision handed down by Acting Judge Vos of the Western Cape Division of the High Court to set aside the Au Read More
Minister Simmers hands over title deeds in Slangrivier
10 June 2020Slangrivier residents welcomed the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, with opened arms when he handed over 26 title deeds to deserving recipients in this Town situated in the Southern Cape. Read More
DSD offers a basket of services to mitigate COVID-19 social challenges
10 June 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has remained steadfast in promoting social inclusion, reducing poverty and tackling many of the social ills present in the Western Cape in order to fully respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and... Read More
WC Liquor Authority investigates 65, suspends 32 licenses
9 June 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the 65 investigations conducted by the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA). Read More
Slangrivier residents to receive title deeds from minister Tertuis Simmers
9 June 2020Today, 10 June 2020, Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will hand over 26 title deeds to deserving recipients in the Southern Cape Town of Slangrivier. Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit Breede Valley Municipality
9 June 2020The Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will tomorrow, Wednesday 10 June 2020, visit Breede Valley Municipality to assess the state of readiness of quarantine and isolation sites in the rural Read More
Visibility #SeeAndBeSeen
9 June 2020The Department of Transport and Public Works is appealing to road users to exercise caution as the wet and more dangerous road conditions of winter settle in. Read More
New testing centre opens at Groote Schuur Hospital
9 June 2020On Monday, 8 June 2020, Groote Schuur Hospital opened its new Covid-19 Testing and Centre. These facilities provide a space where patients can be screened and tested separately from those who do not require testing. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to handover title deeds in Delft
8 June 2020Today, 8 June 2020, Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will hand over 16 title deeds to deserving recipients in Delft. This hand over has been made possible through our Enhanced Extended Discounted Benefit Scheme (EEDBS). Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes arrest of suspects in double murder
8 June 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the two arrests made by members attached to Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) in Muizenberg following the double murder of victims in Vrygrond on Saturday. Read More
Murder, violence and intimidation rearing its ugly head at construction sites
8 June 2020I am disgusted, deeply concerned and in fact, angry in the actions of a small group of people who have committed horrendous crimes, allegedly all in the name of seeking a housing or job opportunity. Read More
President Cyril Ramaphosa visits Gene Louw Traffic College
8 June 2020Gene Louw Traffic College had the privilege of hosting a presentation of the Red Dot initiative, a collaboration between the Western Cape Government and the minibus taxi industry to provide critical transport services as part Read More
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