News and Speeches
South African citrus delivers record-breaking export season
3 February 2021Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer has applauded the record-breaking export season by the citrus industry, stating that it is good news for the Western Cape economy, enabling thousands of jobs. Read More
Beneficiaries move to temporary and permanent accommodation to clear site
3 February 2021The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements is making good progress in relocating existing and potential housing beneficiaries from the Airport Precinct housing project site. Read More
Malgas pont expected to be operating soon
3 February 2021The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is awaiting the decision of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) regarding a general safety operating licence for the pont on the Breede River at Malgas. Read More
Minister Meyer welcomes the easing of restrictions on wine sales
2 February 2021I welcome the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the easing of restrictions as it offers a much-needed injection of optimism for the Read More
Easing of Alert Level 3 restrictions welcomed; UIF TERS vital to save businesses
2 February 2021We welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night of the relaxation of the Alert Level 3 Restrictions, which will be a lifeline to many businesses in the Western Cape, especially those in the tourism, hospitality and liquor... Read More
Dam levels update
2 February 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 63.9% (2020: 51.9%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 83.2% (2020: 71.4%). Read More
World Wetlands Day - Province's wetlands vital to secure fresh water
2 February 2021The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape has concluded valuations of three wetlands in the catchment area of the Theewaterskloof Dam and is currently working in the Kluitjieskraal wetlands, clearing... Read More
MEC Fritz welcomes lifting of alcohol ban; Residents should drink responsibly
2 February 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa during last night’s address that the prohibition on the sale of alcohol has been lifted. Read More
Almost 2000 healthcare workers gearing towards administering COVID-19 vaccine
2 February 2021On Tuesday 2 February, the first of 1 995 vaccinators from all corners of the health system in the Western Cape will start receiving training towards administering the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
President and National Minister remain silent on SASSA debacle
2 February 2021Whilst we welcome the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night, pertaining to the easing of the Alert Level 3 Restrictions, the President’s silence regarding the SASSA debacle and lack of information to our most vulnerable citizens... Read More
New Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute to open doors in April
1 February 2021Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Fire fighter dies, 2 injured as wildfires continue to rage
1 February 2021A firefighter from the Overberg fire services, fighting a wildfire in the Barrydale area, lost his life yesterday in the line of duty. Read More
Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 25 to 31 January 2021
1 February 2021Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations Read More
MEC Fritz condemns Khayelitsha, Ravensmead & Delft shootings, residence report!
1 February 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms the reported shootings over the past weekend, which resulted in numerous fatalities. Read More
Minister Schäfer wishes teachers the best as they return to schools
1 February 2021Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, has wished teachers returning to school today all the best for the 2021 school year. Minister Schäfer said: Read More
Wishing Cape Town International Airport GM, Deon Cloete, well on his retirement
1 February 2021After more than 12 years of service, it is with immense gratitude that we wish the General Manager of Cape Town International Airport (CTIA), Deon Cloete, well as he embarks on his retirement. Read More
Procurement Disclosure Report reveals R1.85 billion spent on Covid-19
1 February 2021We are pleased to publish the seventh edition of the Procurement Disclosure Report by Provincial Treasury which affirms our commitment to transparency and clean government in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit new Observatory Pathology Institute
31 January 2021On Monday 1 February 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will visit the new Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute to assess the state of readiness of the project. Read More
Minister Fritz calls on province to make use of the WCPO
29 January 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls on residents to make use of the Western Cape Police Ombudsman’s (WCPO) services for the purposes of reporting policing inefficiencies and a breakdown in trust between communities and their... Read More
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