News and Speeches
DOCS writes to the NPA following release of known hitman on R1500 bail
28 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes with grave concern the release of an alleged gang hitman on R1500 bail from Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Read More
Doctor takes care of colleague’s daughter while her mom is in hospital
27 August 2020As frontline workers at Klapmuts Clinic, staff members realised that they will face COVID-19 together. However, two colleagues did not realise just how their lives would be intertwined because of the virus. Read More
“We Are Open” domestic tourism campaign launched
27 August 2020Today (27 August 2020), the Western Cape government, together with Wesgro, launched the “We Are Open” domestic tourism campaign to urge South Africans to take advantage and explore the beauty and diversity of the many affordable and world-class... Read More
Minister Simmers conducts Covid awareness in George
27 August 2020Today the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, in his capacity as the Provincial Government’s lead in the covid response for the Garden Route conducted an awareness campaign in Pacaltsdorp and Thembalethu, George. Read More
As sector reopens, Minister Marais visited Togryers museum to engage on readines
27 August 2020Yesterday, Minister Anroux Marais visited the Togryers Museum in Ceres, one of the many museums reopened across the province following national government’s approval of their compliance to the mandatory health protocols now to be instituted. Read More
Patient discharged from Groote Schuur Hospital after 40 days on high-flow oxygen
26 August 2020COVID-19 patient Catherine Qonyiweyo was appreciative of her treatment received at Groote Schuur (GSH) upon her discharge on 21 August after having been on the high-flow oxygen machine (HFOM) for 40 days. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to conduct Covid awareness in George
26 August 2020Tomorrow, 27 August 2020, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, in his capacity as the Provincial Government’s lead in the covid response for the Garden Route, will conduct a Covid-19 awareness campaign in George. Read More
DOCS launches booklet on how to obtain a protection order
26 August 2020Department of Community Safety launches booklet on how to obtain a protection order Read More
Minister Fritz condemns shooting of children and violent protest in Elsies River
25 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms the violent protest action in which a shooting took place, injuring two children, leading to the death of one. It is reported that an eight-year-old boy was shot in the... Read More
Red Cross Children’s Hospital using covid-19 learnings to plan ahead
25 August 2020The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) would like to thank the numerous donors who have supported the hospital throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Minister Simmers opens Botrivier Community Hall
25 August 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers officially opened the Botrivier Community Hall (BCH) in Botrivier. Read More
UPDATE: National GBV Command Call Centre Lockdown Report
25 August 2020The implementation of lockdowns has been a measure used across the globe as a means to curb the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact on public healthcare systems. Read More
DOCS officials join in SAPS women-led operation
24 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the women-led operation conducted on Friday in the Steenberg SAPS precinct. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital hero amongst us – Berenice Adams
24 August 2020This week’s nominated coronavirus hero amongst us at Tygerberg Hospital, Berenice Adams, provides an essential service to the public during these challenging times. Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz continues to call on residents to drink responsibly
24 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, reiterates his call for residents in the province to drink responsibly, should they wish to do so. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls for public comment on Victim Support Services Bill
24 August 2020As we draw closer to the end of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is encouraging all residents and organizations, in particular those working in the victim support services sector in the fight against... Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services operations 17 to 23 August 2020
24 August 2020Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 89 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and speed operations across the province during the week of 17 to 23 August 2020, and 14 075 vehicles were stopped an Read More
Snorkel masks protect our healthcare personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic
23 August 2020Doctors at Tygerberg Hospital have developed a very innovative way to keep their staff safe from COVID-19. Doctors now have access to modified snorkel masks to help prevent them getting COVID-19 whilst intubating critically ill patients. Read More
Entrepreneurs critical to economic recovery in the Western Cape
21 August 202021 August is World Entrepreneurs’ Day - an opportunity to celebrate our pioneers in business. Read More
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