News and Speeches
More than 200 to benefit from Ceres housing project
13 May 2020It is anticipated that in excess of 200 beneficiaries will move into their new homes in the Vredebes Housing Project in Ceres within the next few weeks. This is within the Witzenberg municipal area. Read More
WC Liquor Authority investigates 51, suspends 20 licenses
12 May 2020Between 23 March and 8 May 2020, the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) conducted 51 investigations into non-compliance with the National Disaster Regulations where liquor traders have sold alcohol during the lockdown. Read More
International Nurses Day - Celebrate our hardworking heroes
12 May 2020When the World Health Organisation declared 2020 the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife” we did not anticipate the pandemic the world currently finds itself in. Read More
Minister Fernandez fears new draft directions could threaten food security
12 May 2020I have become aware that new draft regulations currently before National Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, propose the banning of cooked food distribution by NGOs, and will require all NGOs to apply for permits if they wish to distribute... Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit active construction sites
12 May 2020Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will tomorrow, Wednesday 13 May 2020 visit one of the active construction sites to assess how the construction sector is functioning under the strict healt Read More
Tygerberg Hospital is committed to ensuring employee safety
12 May 2020Tygerberg Hospital recognises that its employees may experience fear and anxiety following the recent death of a nurse due to the coronavirus (Covid-19). Read More
Minister Fritz appoints Board of Trustees for Chrysalis Academy
11 May 2020PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 10 May 2020 Release: immediately Read More
Cape Town International Airport wins best in Africa
11 May 2020Congratulations go to Cape Town International Airport who have once again won the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Award for best airport in Africa. Read More
Minister Fritz asks WCPO to investigate police inefficiencies during lockdown
11 May 2020Minister Fritz asks Western Cape Police Ombudsman to investigate police inefficiencies during lockdown Read More
EMS responds to 3 460 incidents
11 May 2020During the weekend, 8 – 10 May, 2020 the Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to 3 460 incidents in the Western Cape. Read More
Provincial Treasury committed to a whole-of-government response to Covid-19
10 May 2020The Covid-19 pandemic facing South Africa requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society response. That is why the Provincial Treasury, working together with all departments in the Western Cape government, is working hard to support a full-... Read More
Citizens can now move to a new house, but only for a limited time
8 May 2020I welcome the announcement by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma that citizens are with immediate effect allowed to move to their new homes. This must however be done by 7 June 2020. Read More
WC Safety Plan officers continue to support lockdown
8 May 2020PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 8 May 2020 Release: immediately Read More
Minister Fritz calls for clarity on release of parolees
8 May 2020PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 8 May 2020 Release: immediately Read More
8000 return to work as WC public construction projects commences
7 May 2020Given the highly publicised difficulties experienced by significant parts of the construction industry during 2019 and the early months of 2020, the impact of the lockdown announced on 15 March was always going to have a serious impact on the... Read More
#GoDigitalWC webinar series launched for SMMEs; Tech volunteers wanted
7 May 2020Today (07 May 2020), we’re officially launching our #GoDigitalWC webinar series, which brings leading experts in digital technology and business transformation to present ideas and advice for SMMEs on how they can adapt and innovate during the Covid... Read More
Minister Fritz calls on SAPS to act within the law
7 May 2020PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 7 May 2020 Release: immediately Minister Fritz calls on SAPS to act within the law Read More
Minister Fernandez hails CYCWs amidst Covid-19 pandemic
7 May 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez hails all Child and Youth Care Workers (CYCWs) in the Province, as we recognise the valuable contributions and dedication of child and youth care workers, and the role they play in... Read More
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