News and Speeches
Minister Simmers wishes outgoing Western Cape Human Settlements head well
7 June 2021I would like to take this opportunity to extend my well wishes to Ms Jacqueline Samson, who tomorrow, 7 June 2021, will formally be leaving her post as Head of the Provincial Department of Human Settlements (HOD). Read More
Minister Meyer welcomes EU designation of "Rooibos/Redbush"
7 June 2021Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer welcomes the announcement that the European Commission has approved the registration of the designation ‘Rooibos’/’Red Bush’ in its Register of Protected Designations of Origin and Protected... Read More
Minister Marais mourns the loss of stage and screen icon Shaleen Surtie-Richards
7 June 2021It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of one of our country’s biggest names in the acting industry: the legendary Shaleen Surtie-Richards. Read More
UPDATE: COVID-19 vaccination rollout programme at old age homes continues
7 June 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is pleased to report that the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out programme continues to make steady progress at old age homes in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Marais attends training camp showcasing youth talent and leadership
7 June 2021Launching Youth Month activities for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), Minister Marias attended the last of seven 3-day training workshops for 550 youth on the Read More
Minister Simmers to take Western Cape Human Settlement budget to Overberg
7 June 2021Tomorrow, 8 June 2021, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will commence with his Ministerial outreach to the municipalities across the Overberg District. Read More
Counselling and psycho-social support for vulnerable children
4 June 2021Counselling and psycho-social support are hugely beneficial for both young children and adolescents. Both practices provide help and support to young children, who have experienced trauma, and those children who are experiencing a dysfunctional or... Read More
What to expect from Monday 7 June
4 June 2021Weekly vaccination targets are being exceeded – but week-on-week scale up is dependent on vaccine supply. Read More
Child protection week
4 June 2021Immunisations offer protection against preventable diseases Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements continues to prioritise youth empowerment
3 June 2021As we commence with Youth Month, it is important that all young people of the Western Cape are aware that their empowerment remains a key priority for the Provincial Department of Human Settlements. Read More
WC Disaster Management Centre wins top award
3 June 2021The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre won a coveted gold award at the 2020 annual Western Cape Government Service Excellence Awards held on 2 June 2021. Read More
Private sector partnerships with government a boost for vaccination rollout
3 June 2021Today (03 June, 2021) I joined Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, to visit one of the Shoprite stores that have partnered with the City of Cape Town to create awareness of the Covid-19... Read More
#LetsDoThis: Minister Albert Fritz gets the jab
3 June 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is happy to announce that he has received his vaccination shot. He has again appealed to all neighbourhood watches and community policing forums to engage community members on getting registered... Read More
Improving the lives of children born with clubfoot
3 June 2021Tygerberg Hospital has partnered with Steps Clubfoot Care, a non-profit organisation, to improve the lives of children born with congenital deformities of the foot which are caused by the abnormal development of a baby’s bones, ligaments, and... Read More
Commit to quit: World No-Tobacco Day
3 June 2021On Monday, 31 May, the World Health Organisation and global partners celebrated World No-Tobacco Day by raising awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form. The theme for this year’s... Read More
2022 school admissions process still has a long way to go
2 June 2021The initial round of offers for places in Western Cape schools is currently underway. Schools began to make the results of applications available to parents last week. Read More
Child Protection Services for Children with Disabilities remain a priority
2 June 2021As we continue to recognise Child Protection Week, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is reminding the public that her Department offers a basket of specialised child protection services for children with... Read More
83 Crocodiles accounted for
2 June 2021A total of 83 young Nile crocodiles have been recaptured or euthanised over the past three months following a mass escape from a crocodile breeding farm in the Bonnievale area in March. Read More
Celebrating stories of hope with cancer survivors
2 June 2021The Western Cape Department of Health is happy to celebrate with two patients from Groote Schuur Hospital, Mrs Ntuthu Sonjica and Mrs Fatima Meyer who have survived cancer. Read More
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