News and Speeches
85 babies born in Cape Metro on Christmas day in public health facilities
26 December 2020The Western Cape Government Health is proud to announce the birth of 85 babies* as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on Christmas Day 2020. The total number reported from midnight, comprises of 43 boys and 42 girls. Read More
We are the last line of defence
26 December 2020“Everyone keeps saying we’re the front line. We’re not. We’re pretty much the last line of defence.” Read More
Statement by Premier Alan Winde in response to meeting with the FBO sector
24 December 2020“Faith Based Organisations support call to halt in-person Christmas services and gathering” Read More
COVID-19 leaves lasting damage
24 December 2020COVID-19 caused permanent damage to Carmen’s lungs. Her doctors advised that it cannot be treated. Read More
Update: Old Age Home Recoveries
23 December 2020The number of residents who have recovered from Covid-19 in old age homes has increased to 1 792, and we remain encouraged by this. However, in the space of a week active infections among residents have more than doubled from 32 cases on 14 December... Read More
“Things are really bad out there” – COVID-19 warrior
23 December 2020Amy Louw is home with her family and just in time for Christmas after battling COVID-19. The survivor has thanked healthcare workers for going the extra mile at the Brackengate Hospital of Hope Intermediate Care Facility, where she spent nearly two... Read More
Minister Anroux Marais mourns the passing of a giant of SA rugby
23 December 2020The sudden passing of Arthob Petersen, who served in various positions in SA rugby, has left a gaping hole in this sphere. Mr. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes arrest of 4 border control police
23 December 2020Minister Fritz welcomes arrest of 4 border control police for Montague Gardens robbery Read More
COVID-19 support should help all famers – not only black farmers
23 December 2020The Western Cape Government rejects racially-based Covid-19 support to farmers and agri-businesses. Read More
LEAP Update: Minister Fritz commends LEAP on 54 arrests
22 December 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, commends the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan’s (LEAP) Learner Law Enforcement Officers (LLEOs), appointed through the Western Cape Safety Plan on the 54 arrests made between 7 -13 December 2020. Read More
Statement by Premier Alan Winde at his weekly Digital Press Conference
22 December 2020“Our hospital system is facing severe strain and our healthcare workers need us to do better right now” Read More
27 non-compliant liquor vendors issued R2.564 million in fines
22 December 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has conducted 305 investigations into licensed liquor vendors reportedly contravening the Western Cape Liquor Act and the Disaster Management Act’s... Read More
DCAS-supported sport climbing event sees two qualify for Tokyo Olympics
21 December 2020South Africa’s best male and female climber are headed to Tokyo in 2021 after qualifying for Olympic Games at a Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport-supported event in Cape Town over the weekend. Read More
Support and relief efforts continue for the Masiphumelele Community
21 December 2020The recent fire in Masiphumelele that destroyed more than 1000 homes is a truly catastrophic tragedy. Read More
Help is available this festive season
21 December 2020While the festive season is usually a time for family gatherings and celebrations, this period also brings with it distress for many, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and its recent resurgence. Read More
COVID-19 changed how Elsies River family celebrates birthdays and Christmas
21 December 2020Birthdays, Christmas, and the holidays won’t look the same for COVID-19 survivors Bradley Cassels and his mother Cynthia Esau this year. Read More
Temporary service delivery changes in Western Cape Government health facilities
21 December 2020Ongoing visitor restrictions at hospitals Read More
Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 14 - 20 December 2020
21 December 2020Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations Read More
Hospital platform in the Western Cape under severe pressure
20 December 2020Hospitals in the Western Cape are currently under severe pressure. This is as a result of the sharp increase in patients requiring to be admitted with severe COVID-19 as well as the increase in non-COVID-19 trauma cases. The bed status: Read More
Statement on Minister Cele’s heavily armed oversight of Cape Town beaches
18 December 2020The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, was deeply concerned to see that the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, was escorted by heavily armed police officers to oversee compliance at some of Cape Town’s beaches yesterday. Read More
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