News and Speeches
Keep safe when going to work
17 May 2020With more people going back to the office, it also means an increased risk of being exposed to Covid-19. It is normal to feel anxious returning home and potentially infecting your loved ones. Read More
R1.8 billion in UIF TERS funding disbursed in the Western Cape
15 May 2020According to the latest information we have received from the Department of Employment and Labour, R1.8 billion of the Unemployment Insurance Fund Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS) funds have been disbursed to 615 188 employees in the... Read More
Deadline to move to a new house or business has been removed
15 May 2020I’m pleased to note that the National Government has made an about-turn and removed the 7 June deadline for citizens to move to their new homes. I also welcome the opportunity that businesses now have, to move to new premises, should they require to... Read More
Sister Nokuzola Tutu encourages kangaroo mother care for healthy mother and baby
15 May 2020Sister Nokuzola Tutu is a Staff Nurse at the Nursery and Kangaroo Mother Care Unit in Khayelitsha Hospital. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a method of care for new born babies. Read More
#Slam4urlife wants our youth’s poetry, music, art and tiktoks!
15 May 2020Co-ordinated by the Western Cape Government Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports Department, in partnership with Community Chest, FunDza Literacy Trust and Assitej South Africa, the #Slam4urLife competition calls on young people to respond... Read More
WC Safety Plan officers support SAPS in lockdown
15 May 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, recognises the continuous support of the 500 newly deployed law enforcement officers, appointed through the Western Cape Safety Plan, in the enforcement of the lockdown. Read More
Revised dates for the Western Cape 2021 school admissions process
14 May 2020Parents who applied for their children to attend Western Cape Schools in 2021 earlier this year had expected to hear the outcome of their applications from this weekend. Read More
Minister Ivan Meyer pays oversight visit to Agribusinesses in Witzenberg
14 May 2020On Tuesday, 12 May 2020, accompanied by Premier Alan Winde and the Mayor of Witzenberg, Barnito Klaasen, I visited agribusinesses in Ceres, Witzenberg, one of the current Covid-19 hotspots in the Western Cape. Read More
WC Police Ombudsman agrees to investigate Muizenberg and Steenberg SAPS
14 May 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is pleased that the Western Cape Police Ombudsman (WCPO), Mr JJ Brand, has agreed to investigate incidents of police inefficiencies at both Muizenberg an Steenberg SAPS stations. Read More
Free digital and technology advisory support available for SMMEs
14 May 2020Last week we called on the digital and technology industry in the Western Cape to volunteer for our Tech Volunteer programme which aims to match experts with businesses who need digi Read More
Humanitarian relief to continue, amidst debate over draft food relief directions
14 May 2020In response to the COVID 19 lockdown the Western Cape Government has established a humanitarian relief work stream in order to co-ordinate humanitarian relief efforts in the province. Read More
Minister Simmers conducts oversight visit at Forest village development
14 May 2020Visiting a portion of the Forest Village Housing project in Eerste River, Cape Town, today, it was pleasing to note that the contractor is adhering to all health and safety protocols as issued by the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements. Read More
A good decision to open e-commerce during Alert Level 4
14 May 2020We welcome the directions issued today (14 May 2020) by Minister of Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel, which, allows all goods, except goods prohibited for sale, to be sold through e-commerce platforms across South Africa. Read More
COVID-19 safety and cleaning protocol at health facilities
14 May 2020Coronavirus safety and cleaning protocol followed at health facilities to ensure continued service delivery Read More
Overcoming COVID-19 through the perspective of recovered health workers
14 May 2020It is said over and over again, “our health workers are our heroes”. Read More
Overcoming COVID-19 through the perspective of recovered health workers
14 May 2020It is said over and over again, “our health workers are our heroes”. Read More
Minister Maynier visits retail stores in Ceres, Witzenberg
13 May 2020Yesterday (12 May 2020), together with the Deputy Mayor of Witzenberg, Karriem Adams. I visited retail stores in Ceres, Witzenberg, one of the current Covid-19 hotspots in the Western Cape. I was very impressed with what I saw. Read More
Minister Simmers to conduct oversight visit at Forest village development
13 May 2020Tomorrow, 14 May 2020, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers will visit the construction site of the Forest Village Housing project in Eerste River, Cape Town. Read More
Application deadline looming for provincial cultural, creative and sports relief
13 May 2020On 5 May 2020, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) opened the application process for relief options for our provincial cultural, creative and sports sectors. Read More
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