News and Speeches
Minister Madikizela condemns truck drivers' strike action
2 September 2019I strongly condemn acts of violence and the prevention of public roads usage following today’s strike by truck drivers. Read More
Seat belts save lives and prevent injuries #AlwaysBuckleUp
2 September 2019Buckling up is a legal requirement, and it is the right thing to do. Read More
Indigenous Medicine exhibit encourages connectedness
2 September 2019On 30 August 2019 Dr Mxolisi Dlamuka, Director of Museum Service at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), launched the Indigenous Medicine at the Cape exhibition in Green Point. Read More
Wellington Women of Year: Winnie Rust Awards
31 August 2019Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen and distinguished guests. Thank you for having me here this morning, it is indeed a privilege. Read More
Minister David Maynier welcomes World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa
30 August 2019As the Western Cape Government we welcome the delegates attending the World Economic Forum Read More
Media Alert: MEC of Health encourages people to donate kidneys
30 August 2019Renal failure is a serious condition, affecting large numbers of people. Some may die while waiting to undergo dialysis and hospitals have long waiting lists for kidney transplants, but there is a shortage of donors. Read More
Malibu High School hair allegations
30 August 2019I have taken note of the comments regarding the allegations of derogatory comments made to girls regarding their hair at Malibu High School. Read More
WC Netball Development Tournament to be officially opened by Minister Marais
29 August 2019MEDIA ALERT: WC NETBALL DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT TO BE OFFICIALLY OPENED BY MINISTER MARAIS Read More
Minister Simmers engages backyarders at housing summit
29 August 2019Today, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers addressed backyard dwellers at the Western Cape Housing Summit. This summit was called for by the South African Human Rights Commission and held at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital Celebrates National Physiotherapy Back Week
29 August 2019Tygerberg Hospital’s statistics have shown that people between the ages 30 to 49 are most likely to suffer from back pains and injuries. You only have one back; take care of it. Read More
Public encouraged to comment on the draft for washable, reusable sanitary towels
28 August 2019The Western Cape Department of Social Development encourages the public to have their say on the DRAFT SOUTH AFRICAN STANDARD for the manufacture of washable, reusable sanitary towels. Read More
Minister Madikizela opens upgraded multi-million Rand road in Gouda
28 August 2019Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela has officially opened the newly upgraded R44 Gouda Road with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read More
Minister Fritz seeks clarity on SAPS’ ammunition shortage
28 August 2019The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the SAPS are reportedly experiencing an ammunitions shortage which impacts on officers' ability to complete their firearms proficiency tests. Read More
Dam levels remain stable
27 August 2019Dam levels in the Western Cape for the past week have remained largely stable with little c Read More
Minister Madikizela to officially open Klein-Bergrivier bridge in Gouda
27 August 2019Tomorrow, Wednesday 28 August 2019, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela will officially open the newly upgraded Klein-Bergrivier Bridge in Gouda in the Drakenstein municipal area. Read More
DCAS dance teacher training programme sets Saldanha ablaze
27 August 2019The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s (DCAS) pilot Dance Teacher Training Programme came to a thrilling end on 23 August 2019 with the hosting of the “Dans die Weskus aan die Brand” (Dance the West Coast Ablaze) dance showcase at the Read More
Minister Linidiwe Sisulu fails to clarify redirection of national owned land
27 August 2019Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says the national government has still not committed to revealing whether the five pieces of well-located land in Cape Town, have been redirected for human settlement development. Read More
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