News and Speeches
WCED warning to learners regarding discipline in schools
19 February 2020Learner discipline in schools remains a big concern for the Western Cape Education Department. Physical or verbal abuse will simply not be tolerated and I have taken a strong stance on this. Read More
Minister Maynier's speech at the State of the Nation Debate
19 February 2020"Getting things done" Let me begin by saying, it is a huge privilege to have been “beamed up” from the province to participate in the state of the nation debate in this Parliament. Read More
Career awareness initiative launched to ensure more jobs for Chrysalis graduates
18 February 2020Yesterday 140 Chrysalis Academy graduates attended the first Work Assessment and Career Awareness Initiative hosted at the Imperial Technical Training Academy in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT). Read More
Statement: Actions taken on Diep River pollution concerns
18 February 2020The Provincial Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning has conducted numerous inspections along the Diep River Catchment and the Milnerton Lagoon within the City of Cape Town over the past four months following several... Read More
Technical challenges on admission site
18 February 2020Yesterday, the online application process for 2021 school enrolment opened. Parents have been encouraged to apply online using our application website: https://admissions.westerncape.gov.za Read More
Listen to our Business Support Radio Show Part 1: Starting or growing a business
18 February 2020On 18 February, the the Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier and the HOD for the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Solly Fourie, spoke to Wayne Mckay from Bush Radio about how the Western Cape government is... Read More
Three Western Cape educators come out tops in National Awards
17 February 2020Yesterday, three educators in the Western Cape won National Teaching Awards. We congratulate them for this excellent achievement! Read More
Minister conducts public meeting about Ithemba and Welmoed housing projects
17 February 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, met with local residents who could potentially benefit from the planned Ithemba – and Welmoed Housing Projects in the Eerste River and Blackheath areas. Read More
Cape Winelands drama talent a step closer to SA’s biggest stages
17 February 2020Some of the Western Cape’s brightest young stage talents are a step closer to performing at the Zabalaza Festival and the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) after taking part in the Read More
Minister Mbombo to introduce updated 2019 Rapid Review Burden of Disease Report
17 February 2020On Tuesday, 18 February 2020, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Western Cape Minister of Health, will introduce the Western Cape 2019 Rapid Review Burden of Disease Report. Read More
Applications for 2021 school admissions open tomorrow
16 February 2020Enrolment applications to the Western Cape’s public schools for the 2021 school year open tomorrow. Read More
Minister Mbombo welcomes 2020 medical interns intake at Tygerberg Hospital
15 February 2020Monday, 17 February 2020, Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will welcome the new intake of medical interns at Tygerberg Hospital along with the Head of Health, Dr Beth Engelbrecht. Read More
New Philippi High School has been completed
15 February 2020The Department of Transport and Public Works designed and built the new Philippi High School for the Western Cape Education Department. Read More
Speech delivered by Minister Albert Fritz at the Consular Corps Lunch
14 February 2020I would like to acknowledge the Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde; Minister of Economic Opportunities and Finance, David Maynier; the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez; Consulate General of Romania, Mr Nicolae Zaharescu;... Read More
Minister Simmers hands over 135 title deeds in Gouda
14 February 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, handed over 135 title deeds in Gouda, in the Drakenstein Municipal area. Read More
Minister Maynier's remarks at the Premier's Diplomatic Brunch
14 February 2020To his credit, last night President Cyril Ramaphosa provided a frank assessment of what he called our “stark reality” when he conceded that: “Our economy has not grown at any meaningful rate for over a decade. Read More
Burning questions around energy announcements in SONA must be answered
14 February 2020Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde has welcomed announcements in the State of the Nation Address on energy, rail and water licenses for agriculture, which will positively impact the Western Cape, but says projects need specific time frames, and... Read More
Roadworks on the N1
13 February 2020Thermoplastic road marking will take place on the N1 between Plattekloof and Old Oak interchanges, including the interchange ramps and bridges at Plattekloof, Jip de Jager/Mike Pienaar, Durban and Old Oak Road interchanges. Read More
Human Settlements and City of Cape Town collaborate in housing database drive
13 February 2020The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements and the City of Cape Town, will embark on a Housing Demand Database Verification and Registration Drive across the City from February to April 2020. Read More
REU nailed 238 suspects, recovered R400 000 in stolen copper cable, metal
13 February 2020Joint media release from Metrorail, the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government Read More
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