News and Speeches
Western Cape Government Launches Comprehensive Plan to Cut Red Tape
3 August 2011Extract of Speech by Western Cape Economic Development Minsiter, Alan Winde Read More
Doing the Right Things for the Right Results
2 August 2011Chairperson of SALGA,Executive Mayors,Kollegas en vriende. Read More
Generating Electricity from Farming By-Products is the Future for Farmers
2 August 2011"In the light of ever-increasing electricity costs, farmers need to investigate alternative measures to offset this production cost," Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said at the recent Agri Western... Read More
Improved Access to Women's Health Campaign Launched
2 August 2011The Western Cape Provincial Department of Health has, since 1 August 2011, embarked on a Women's Health Campaign that will conclude on 30 October 2011. Read More
Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal Enters Its Tenth Year
2 August 2011Media Statement by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Minister of Human Settlements Read More
Economic Development Agency on Track to Deliver Economic Leadership and Strategy in the Western Cape
1 August 2011Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Read More
Minister Carlisle: Koeberg Interchange Close to Completion
1 August 2011Robin Carlisle, the Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has praised his department's successful opening of the Koeberg Interchange's Ramp B to traffic on Friday, 29 July, as "substantially ahead of schedule". Read More
Media Alert: Minister Winde to Reveal Comprehensive Plan to Address Red Tape
31 July 2011Red tape is an insidious threat to economic growth and job creation. This Thursday, Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Minister, Alan Winde, will reveal the Provincial Government of the Western Cape's comprehensive plan to reduce red tape. Read More
Patient Receives 1 000th Dialysis Treatment at George Hospital
31 July 2011After being diagnosed with Malignant Hypertension at the age of 14, Riaan Smit, now aged 26, received his 1 000th dialysis treatment at George Hospital's Renal Unit. Read More
Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations
31 July 2011Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community SafetyUnder the banner of the Safely Home campaign, 2 794 vehicles were stopped at alcohol blitz roadblocks this weekend, with 1 009 drivers screened for driving under the influence of alcohol. Read More
Minister Madikizela Makes Statement at the Affordable Housing Development, Human Settlement and Finance Summit
28 July 2011Media Statement by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Minister of Human Settlements Read More
Minister Carlisle to Appeal Convicted Cyclist Killer's "Slap on Wrist" Sentence
28 July 2011Robin Carlisle, the Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has reacted with "shock and outrage" to the news that Andries Zuiderma "was yesterday effectively let off for killing cyclist Jan-Hendrik Olivier, also 39". Read More
Chapman's Peak Drive Open to Traffic
28 July 2011Robin Carlisle, the Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, announced that Chapman's Peak was re-opened to traffic as of 13:00 this afternoon. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Plato to Visit Woodstock Police Station
27 July 2011Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will tomorrow visit the Woodstock police station in line with his oversight role to promote community police relations and civilian oversight. Read More
Minister Grant Oversees a "Search and Seizure" at Hout Bay School
27 July 2011This morning, Western Cape Education Minister, Donald Grant, visited Hout Bay Secondary to oversee a surprise "search and seizure" operation by SAPS. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Carlisle to Address South Africa National Taxi Council (SANTACO)
27 July 2011Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, will address members of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) at 12:30 today. Read More
Chapman's Peak Drive Closed Due to Rock Fall
27 July 2011Robin Carlisle, the Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has announced the closure of Chapman's Peak Drive on Wednesday morning at around 06:30 due to a rock fall in the early hours of the morning. Read More
Another Unroadworthy SA Roadlink Bus Impounded
27 July 2011Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community SafetyProvincial traffic officials acted swiftly yesterday to remove another unroadworthy SA Roadlink bus, travelling on the N1 near Beaufort West, from the road. Read More
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport on the Passing of Brian Gaffney
26 July 2011The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport notes the sad passing of sport journalist, Brian Gaffney - a former Cape Herald journalist and protégé of Ted Doman and the late Lennie Kleintjies. Read More
Minister Plato to Visit Hanover Park Hot Spots Tomorrow
26 July 2011On Thursday, 28 July 2011, Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety in the Western Cape, will visit the community of Hanover Park and the media is invited to join him. Read More
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