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Free digital and technology advisory support available for SMMEs
14 May 2020Last week we called on the digital and technology industry in the Western Cape to volunteer for our Tech Volunteer programme which aims to match experts with businesses who need digi Read More
Humanitarian relief to continue, amidst debate over draft food relief directions
14 May 2020In response to the COVID 19 lockdown the Western Cape Government has established a humanitarian relief work stream in order to co-ordinate humanitarian relief efforts in the province. Read More
Minister Simmers conducts oversight visit at Forest village development
14 May 2020Visiting a portion of the Forest Village Housing project in Eerste River, Cape Town, today, it was pleasing to note that the contractor is adhering to all health and safety protocols as issued by the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements. Read More
A good decision to open e-commerce during Alert Level 4
14 May 2020We welcome the directions issued today (14 May 2020) by Minister of Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel, which, allows all goods, except goods prohibited for sale, to be sold through e-commerce platforms across South Africa. Read More
COVID-19 safety and cleaning protocol at health facilities
14 May 2020Coronavirus safety and cleaning protocol followed at health facilities to ensure continued service delivery Read More
Overcoming COVID-19 through the perspective of recovered health workers
14 May 2020It is said over and over again, “our health workers are our heroes”. Read More
Overcoming COVID-19 through the perspective of recovered health workers
14 May 2020It is said over and over again, “our health workers are our heroes”. Read More
Minister Maynier visits retail stores in Ceres, Witzenberg
13 May 2020Yesterday (12 May 2020), together with the Deputy Mayor of Witzenberg, Karriem Adams. I visited retail stores in Ceres, Witzenberg, one of the current Covid-19 hotspots in the Western Cape. I was very impressed with what I saw. Read More
Minister Simmers to conduct oversight visit at Forest village development
13 May 2020Tomorrow, 14 May 2020, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertuis Simmers will visit the construction site of the Forest Village Housing project in Eerste River, Cape Town. Read More
Application deadline looming for provincial cultural, creative and sports relief
13 May 2020On 5 May 2020, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) opened the application process for relief options for our provincial cultural, creative and sports sectors. Read More
More than 200 to benefit from Ceres housing project
13 May 2020It is anticipated that in excess of 200 beneficiaries will move into their new homes in the Vredebes Housing Project in Ceres within the next few weeks. This is within the Witzenberg municipal area. Read More
WC Liquor Authority investigates 51, suspends 20 licenses
12 May 2020Between 23 March and 8 May 2020, the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) conducted 51 investigations into non-compliance with the National Disaster Regulations where liquor traders have sold alcohol during the lockdown. Read More
International Nurses Day - Celebrate our hardworking heroes
12 May 2020When the World Health Organisation declared 2020 the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife” we did not anticipate the pandemic the world currently finds itself in. Read More
Minister Fernandez fears new draft directions could threaten food security
12 May 2020I have become aware that new draft regulations currently before National Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, propose the banning of cooked food distribution by NGOs, and will require all NGOs to apply for permits if they wish to distribute... Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit active construction sites
12 May 2020Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will tomorrow, Wednesday 13 May 2020 visit one of the active construction sites to assess how the construction sector is functioning under the strict healt Read More
Tygerberg Hospital is committed to ensuring employee safety
12 May 2020Tygerberg Hospital recognises that its employees may experience fear and anxiety following the recent death of a nurse due to the coronavirus (Covid-19). Read More
Minister Fritz appoints Board of Trustees for Chrysalis Academy
11 May 2020PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 10 May 2020 Release: immediately Read More
Cape Town International Airport wins best in Africa
11 May 2020Congratulations go to Cape Town International Airport who have once again won the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Award for best airport in Africa. Read More
Minister Fritz asks WCPO to investigate police inefficiencies during lockdown
11 May 2020Minister Fritz asks Western Cape Police Ombudsman to investigate police inefficiencies during lockdown Read More
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