News and Speeches
Patient’s positive journey amidst the Covid-19 pandemic
2 June 2020Mr. Ndumiso (Elvis) Mavimbela (54), from Delft, was admitted to Tygerberg Hospital on 25 April 2020. He tested positive for Covid-19 at a private facility and was recently diagnosed with hypertension. Read More
Minister Fritz condemns spate of gang-related shootings
2 June 2020PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 2 June 2020 Release: immediately Read More
Licensing service centres and validity of expired licences
2 June 2020The Department of Transport and Public Works wishes to clear up confusion on two issues: 1) the date on which licensing service centres, registering authorities, and vehicle testing centres in the Western Cape will reopen; and Read More
Minister Simmers conducts oversight visit at Grabouw’s rooidakke development
2 June 2020Western Cape Minister of human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers welcomed the progress that is being made at the Rooidakke Housing Development in Grabouw, and that the contractor is adhering to all health and safety protocols as issued by the Provincial... Read More
Reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection while living with comorbidities
2 June 2020As we enter a new phase of the coronavirus pandemic with the easing to level 3, the Department urges all residents to continue to do their part in protecting the vulnerable members of society from becoming infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Read More
Level 3 lockdown require greater vigilance in Witzenberg and Cape Winelands
1 June 2020Tomorrow, 1 June 2020, Witzenberg and the Cape Winelands moves to Level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown regulations. The implementation of Level 3 lockdown regulations further opens up our economy and increases the movement of people. Read More
Minister Fernandez supports #WorldFosterDay campaign
1 June 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, supports the #worldfosterday campaign which sheds light on, and raises awareness about children in foster care. Read More
Inter-ministerial committee welcomes religious leaders as essential services
1 June 2020The Western Cape Religious Inter-Ministerial Committee met on Thursday, 28 May 2020, to discuss the announcements made by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, 24 May 2020 and the subsequent address to the nation on Tuesday, 24 May 2020. Read More
Alert Level 3: Transport state of readiness
1 June 2020As the nation enters Alert Level 3 today, demand for public transport services is expected to increase significantly compared to usage during Alert Level 4. Large parts of the economy are reopening and many people are returning to work. Read More
Minister Simmers to conduct oversight visit at Grabouw’s rooidakke development
1 June 2020Following the postponed visit in May, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers, will tomorrow, 2 June 2020, visit the construction site of the Rooidake Housing project in Grabouw. Read More
Neighbourhood Watches can operate under alert level 3
1 June 2020PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 1 June 2020 Release: immediately Read More
Commencement of the Commissioner for Children in the Western Cape
1 June 20201 June is an auspicious day to take up the Office of Commissioner for Children, since today is International Children’s Day and we have commenced National Child Protection Week. Read More
Alert Level 3: An appeal to employers and employees to maintain Covid-19 safety
31 May 2020Tomorrow (1 June 2020), we move to Alert Level 3 which is welcomed as an opportunity to begin to breathe new life into the economy in the Western Cape. Read More
Western Cape schools will be open to receive learners tomorrow
31 May 2020In accordance with the Gazette promulgated last week by Minister Motshekga, schools are to return on 1 June 2020. Read More
Child Protection Week – 365 Days Of Activism
31 May 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week, which takes place from Sunday, 31 May to Sunday, 7 June 2020. Read More
2020 National Child Protection Week (29 May – 5 June 2020)
29 May 2020“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” – Nelson Mandela, 08 May 1995 Read More
Conscientious chronic medical treatment is important
29 May 2020By eating healthy, getting regular exercise, managing your stress, adhering to your medical treatment plan, and following all necessary preventative measures can you reduce the risk of becoming severely ill from Covid-19, and from being admitted for... Read More
Management of Covid-19 cases at Western Cape schools
29 May 2020We have received a number of media enquiries about cases of Covid-19 at schools in the Western Cape. Read More
Implementing the Hotspot Strategy to ensure safer workplaces
28 May 2020On Tuesday (26 May 2020) I visited businesses in Dunoon, one of the Covid-19 hotspots in the Western Cape, to see how these businesses were implementing the necessary safety measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 and hear about the challenges they... Read More
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