News and Speeches
Human settlements minister visits Grabouw informal settlements water points
5 April 2020On Monday, 6 April, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will visit informal settlements in Grabouw, where water tanks, have recently been delivered to. Read More
LOCKDOWN: Public transport operating times
5 April 2020Social distancing on public transport is critical if we are to stop the spread of Covid-19. I urge all transport operators to follow the Regulations and Directives issued by National Government which stipulate how public transport shoul Read More
Update on the coronavirus by Premier Alan Winde – Community screening commences
4 April 2020Case update: As at 00h01 on 04 April 2020, the Western Cape had recorded 446 Covid-19 infections. Sub-districts Cape Town Metro: Read More
Western Cape recruitment drive in full swing to combat the spread of COVID-19
3 April 2020The Western Cape Government Health is calling on skilled health professionals residing in the province and beyond the borders of the province, to volunteer and assist in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19, in the Western Cape. Read More
Quality Learning @home: Grade 12 resources (Part 2)
3 April 2020Grade 12 is already a stressful year for most learners as they complete their schooling career and face their final examinations. With the extended holiday and lockdown period we understand that this can cause further anxiety and distress. Read More
Comment by Premier Alan Winde on regulations around essential goods
3 April 2020There has been a lot of debate online about how regulations, especially relating to what you can buy at the shops, are being interpreted Read More
Arts, culture and sport practitioners encouraged to apply to Relief Fund
3 April 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on individuals in both the arts and the sporting spheres. The lockdown regulations have led to individuals in these fields having to face a loss of income over the next few weeks and months. Read More
Media release: At risk patients to receive Flu Vaccinations
3 April 2020With winter fast approaching in the Western Cape and a possible escalation of patients who will experience the cold and flu, the Western Cape Government has ensured that primary health care facilities are geared and ready to offer free flu... Read More
More than 500 water tanks to be distributed to Western Cape informal settlements
2 April 2020In the coming days approximately 500 water tanks will be distributed to various informal settlements across the Western Cape. Residents in these communities should be aware that their safety, health and basic rights are our top priority during this... Read More
Police brutality will be investigated
2 April 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns any abuse of power by South African Police Service (SAPS) which includes Metro Police and Law Enforcement and by the South African National Defense Force (SANDF). Read More
Police Ombudsman asks citizens to lodge service delivery complaints against SAPS
1 April 2020PRESS RELEASE BY JOHAN BRAND Western Cape Police Ombudsman Read More
Western Cape human settlements budget is to improve your life
1 April 20201 April 2020 As the 2020/21 financial year commence, my Department’s budget of just over R 2,4-billion has one sole purpose, and that is to improve the lives of our people. Read More
Helping businesses understand and adapt to the lockdown regulations
1 April 2020UPDATE ON 03 APRIL 2020: Please note that since this statement was issued, further clarity on the interpretations of the lockdown regulations outlined below is required. Premier Alan Winde has released a statement outlining how this matter will be... Read More
Minister Meyer in support of work being done by WC Department of Agriculture
1 April 2020Media Release by Minister Ivan Meyer in support of work being done by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture and its Stakeholders Read More
Restrictions on public transport eased
1 April 2020Joint Statement by the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works, and the City of Cape Town Read More
Covid-19: Municipalities implement interventions to assist communities
1 April 2020Municipalities across the Western Cape continue to roll out a broad range of interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of Covid-19 in their communities. Read More
Temporary de-densification of Dunoon and Kosovo could benefit more than 10 000
31 March 2020It is estimated that in excess of 10 000 residents could be assisted in the Greater Kosovo and DuNoon informal settlements through the temporary de-densification process once it commences. Their safety, health and basic rights are our top priority. Read More
#ThankYouWC: Let’s honour our service people during lockdown
31 March 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is calling on all residents in the Western Cape to acknowledge those in law enforcement, healthcare, food related services and other essential services by hanging the South African flag, as recommended... Read More
Dunoon and Kosovo informal settlements to be de-densified
30 March 2020Pursuant to the announcement yesterday, by National Minister of Human Settlements, Lindiwe Sisulu, that the DuNoon and Kosovo informal settlements will be de-densified and temporary alternative accommodation offered to the affected residents, this... Read More
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