News and Speeches
Minister Madikizela to brief media on resolutions to end taxi violence
29 September 2020Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will tomorrow, Wednesday 30 September 2020, brief the media following months of escalating tensions and violent conflict between rival taxi associations. Read More
Minister Fritz condemns policing inefficiencies by Muizenberg SAPS
29 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the Western Cape Police Ombudsman’s (WCPO) investigation into allegations of unacceptable behaviour by members of Muizenberg SAPS and calls on members of the public who experience such to come... Read More
Unemployment stats: We will work hard to save jobs in the Western Cape
29 September 2020The Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released today (29 September 2020), reveals that at 27.3%, the Western Cape continues to have the lowest expanded unemployment rate in South Africa. Read More
Home-based care helps family to take care of elderly mother
29 September 2020All indicators confirm that the Western Cape has moved into the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Western Cape Government Health has positioned itself to start phasing in non-COVID-19 healthcare services safely and responsibly. Read More
A healthy lifestyle for a healthy heart – world heart day
29 September 2020World Heart Health Day is celebrated annually on the 29th of September. About 80% of all heart diseases are preventable so taking a few moments to learn about maintaining a healthy heart may help you to stay healthy. Read More
Overberg hero gives back one last time
29 September 2020Clinical nurse practitioner, Priscilla Brauns, is being recognised as a rural hero. Priscilla has been the Clinical Support at Houw Hoek quarantine and isolation (Q&I) site for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements develops fire safety plan for informal settlement
28 September 2020As part of its Informal Settlement Support Programme (ISSP), the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements in collaboration with the University of Stellenbosch’s Fire Engineering Research Unit (FireSUN), developed a response plan to improve fire... Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to commence Cape Winelands District visit
28 September 2020Tomorrow, 28 September 2020, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will commence with his visit to the Municipalities across the Cape Winelands District. Read More
WCLA Update: WCLA issues R1 731 220 in fines
28 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that between 27 March 2020 and 25 September 2020, the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has issued R1 731 220 in fines and conducted 168 investigations into liquor vendors who have contravened... Read More
Tygerberg Hospital hero amongst us – Dr Koos Jordaan
28 September 2020This week’s nominated coronavirus hero amongst us at Tygerberg Hospital, Dr Koos Jordaan, provides an essential service to the public during these challenging times. Read More
Signing and gazetting of Section 34 a welcome step towards energy resilience
25 September 2020We welcome the signing and gazetting of the Section 3 Read More
Drakenstein nurse after having COVID-19
25 September 2020Mr Leonard Maschilla knew he was in for a tough battle when X-rays showed his lungs appeared as that of someone with TB, while he was hospitalised due to COVID-19. Read More
Western Cape Department of Agriculture scoops another “HOT” Climate Change Award
23 September 2020Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has congratulated the Western Cape Department of Agriculture for winning the Gold Award in the category ‘Climate Change’ for the top-rated radio series, Die Kwik Styg, at the virtual 2020 Ecologic... Read More
Perdekraal East Wind Farm - a case study for our green energy future
23 September 2020Yesterday (22 September 2020), I visited the Perdekraal East Wind Farm in the Western Cape to see the development of this utility-scale renewable energy project. Read More
DSD commemorates International Day of Sign Languages
23 September 2020Today, 23 September 2020, is recognized as International Day of Sign Languages. I would like to reflect and recognize the importance of sign languages in our province. Read More
“I salute the social work team at Groote Schuur Hospital” – Lindsay Van Der West
23 September 2020Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) values self-reflections to enable employees to take a step back, reflect on the current COVID-19 situation, integrate learnings, plan and celebrate both personal and professional accomplishments. Read More
DCAS supports District Six museum with over R330 000 relief funding
23 September 2020The unprecedented actions taken to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the complete lockdown of museums across the country since 23 March 2020 until 6 July 2020, after which they could apply to the national Minister of Sports,... Read More
Chrysalis Academy shares Heritage Day message
23 September 2020Chrysalis Academy shares Heritage Day message and bids farewell to class of 20-ALPHA Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Maynier launch new Karoo Crossing cycle route
23 September 2020Today Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, launched the Karoo Crossing Route in the Cape Karoo gem of Prince Albert. Read More
Minister Madikizela urges residents to drive responsibly over the long weekend
23 September 2020Media release by Bonginkosi Madikizela by Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
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