News and Speeches
Welcoming Alert Level 3 and opening of the construction sector to save jobs
25 May 2020We welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night that the whole of South Africa will be moving to Alert Level 3 from 1 June 2020, and that all economic activity will resume except for certain sectors. Read More
Neighbourhood Watches must be allowed to patrol under alert level 3 of lockdown
25 May 2020PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 25 May 2020 Release: immediately Read More
Adidas generously donates footwear and winterwear to healthcare workers
25 May 2020Today, 25 May 2020, adidas South Africa donated over 2700 pairs of footwear and fleece tops to healthcare workers at a handover ceremony at the Bellville Health Park to be distributed to Cape Town, Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal Metro Health Services. Read More
Minister simmers to conduct oversight visit at Grabouw’s rooidakke development
24 May 2020POSTPONEMENT: Kindly note due to the inclement weather this event has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Read More
More than 100 000 medicine parcels delivered to patients’ homes
24 May 2020When the lockdown was announced, which restricted movement, the Western Cape Department of Health knew it had to ensure continued medication supply to its vulnerable chronic patients. Read More
Addressing Spatial Justice in the Western Cape
22 May 2020Speech by Minister Tertuis Simmers ADDRESSING SPATIAL JUSTICE IN THE WESTERN CAPE: CENTURIES OF INJUSTICE AND 3 DEMOCRATIC DECADES OF NEGLECT. 21 May 2020 Read More
International Biological Diversity Day
22 May 2020Today, 22 May 2020, South Africa joins the world in celebrating International Biological Diversity Day. We do so amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
R1.14b committed towards Covid-19 response in Western Cape
22 May 2020The Covid-19 pandemic facing South Africa requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society response. That is why the Provincial Treasury, working together with all departments in the Western Cape government, is working hard to support a full-... Read More
GSH Paediatric Services moving to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
22 May 2020Groote Schuur Paediatric Services moving to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital The paediatric services offered at Groote Schuur Hospital will move to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in a phased approach, starting today, Friday,... Read More
MEC Fritz commends young police officer for exemplary contribution to community
21 May 2020PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 21 May 2020 Release: immediately Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes SAHRC pronouncement
21 May 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez welcomes the statement on ENCA by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that any attempt by government to block food provision for those in dire need, is a human rights... Read More
Minister Madikizela condemns Delft taxi violence
21 May 2020Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Updated Covid19 Prevention and Management Protocols for Old Age Homes
21 May 2020The Western Cape Departments of Social Development and Health have updated and provided practical guidelines for the prevention and management of coronavirus infection in residential facilities, such as Old Age Homes. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital’s ICU
21 May 2020The Department notes the recent media report stating that Tygerberg Hospital’s ICU is full. Read More
Support the Ubuntu Cloth Mask initiative
20 May 2020Identified communities will soon receive free non-medical masks through the Ubuntu Cloth Mask initiative, launched by the Western Cape Minister of Health Dr Nomafrench Mbombo in Goodwood on 19 May 2020. Read More
Early Childhood Development and Partial Care Centres to remain closed
20 May 2020The provincial Department of Social Development has received confirmation from the National Department that despite the easing of the lockdown, all ECDs must remain closed until further notice. Read More
Correcting misinformation on social media about roadworthy certificates
20 May 2020In response to misinformation circulated on social media regarding the issuing of so-called “temporary” roadworthy certificates during the National State of Disaster, the Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) wishes t Read More
WCED preparations for the return of learners to schools are progressing well
20 May 2020Following the announcement of the dates for the start of the return of learners to schools by the Minister of Basic Education, the various reactions and questions posed serve to illustrate the complexity of the decisions to be taken and plans to be... Read More
Pharmacy at the heart of innovation at Grassy Park CDC
20 May 2020Arriving at six every day to ensure that workstations are prepped, and admin is up to date, Ebrahim Wajoodien, pharmacist at Grassy Park Community Day Centre, has been instrumental in implementing changes that has seen a decrease in patient numbers... Read More
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