News and Speeches
LEAP law enforcement officers are making Hanover Park’s residents feel safer
2 March 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the efforts made by the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) law enforcement officers, deployed through the Western Cape Safety Plan, in making residents feel safer. Read More
More than R355-million spent on preventing illegal land invasions
2 March 2021It is incomprehensible that during the current financial year, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements, has already spent more than R 355 million to prevent illegal land invasions and the illegal occupation of completed units. Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Madikizela to launch Blue Dot Taxi Pilot Project
2 March 2021Premier Alan Winde together with Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will on Thursday 4 March 2020, launch the Blue Dot Taxi pilot project at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell. Read More
Firefighters and emergency responders acknowledged
2 March 2021The wildfire in the Jonkershoek Mountains has been 99% contained. Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services and CapeNature continues to mop up and monitor for flare ups. Read More
Minister Marais declares the old Langa Pass office a provincial heritage site
1 March 2021Minister Anroux Marais declared Erf 661, the old Langa Pass Office a Provincial Heritage Site as the official plaque was unveiled on Friday afternoon, 26 February 2021. Read More
Minister Fritz to conduct oversight at Mitchells Plain SAPS
1 March 2021Minister Fritz to conduct oversight at Mitchells Plain SAPS following mass shootings Read More
Forest Village housing development continues to improve people’s lives
1 March 2021Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers is extremely happy to announce that as of the end of February, 2 578 people have already moved into their brand-new homes in the Forest Village Housing Development in Eersteriver. Read More
Dam levels
1 March 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 57.4% (2020: 45.8%). The levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town is 77.24% (2020: 63.8%). Read More
Minister Fritz conducts urgent visit to Mitchells Plain SAPS
1 March 2021Minister Fritz conducts urgent visit to Mitchells Plain SAPS, visits families of deceased following mass shootings Read More
Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 22 - 28 February 2021
1 March 2021Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 22 - 28 February 2021 Read More
Contractor development – the future of construction
1 March 2021Participants in the current Department of Transport and Public Works Contractor Development Programme (CDP) foundation phase Read More
The admissions process for the 2022 school year is now open
28 February 2021The 2022 admissions application process has just begun! Read More
Training provided to School Safety Ambassadors:Personal Mastery & Peace Building
26 February 2021Between 22 February and 26 March 2021, the Department of Community Safety will be providing training to School Safety Ambassadors on personal mastery, leadership and peace building at Chrysalis Academy, Tokai. Please see photos attached. Read More
African Swine fever disease outbreak in pigs in Mfuleni
26 February 2021Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, announced today that African Swine Fever (ASF) was identified on two smallholder farms in Mfuleni, Eerste River in the Western Cape. Read More
Red Tape Reduction Unit saves project and supports jobs in the Western Cape
26 February 2021Yesterday (25 February 2021), I met with representatives from De Beers Marine to hear how our Red Tape Reduction Unit had assisted a major maintenance project for the Gariep mining vessel that created jobs and brought investment into the economy in... Read More
MEC Fritz is outraged by the Beacon Valley shooting of 5 children
26 February 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is outraged by the shooting incident which harmed 5 children last night at approximately 20:50 on the corner of Cadillac and Riley Streets in Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain. Read More
Minister Fernandez observes World NGO Day
26 February 2021In observance of World NGO Day tomorrow 27 February 2021, I wish to pay tribute to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that provide quality services to the public on behalf of the Department, especially in this very difficult economic and social... Read More
Minister Marais' speech at Langa Pass Office Heritage site plaque unveiling
26 February 2021Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Provincial heritage site plaque unveiling: langa pass office 26 February 2021 Read More
Historic significance of Langa Pass Office to be protected by Heritage status
26 February 2021The social and historical significance of the Langa Pass Office will be protected for future generations after the site was declared as a Provincial Heritage Site on Friday, 26 February 2021. Read More
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