Media Statement by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western CapeToday, we are proud to launch the Provincial Skills Development Forum (PSDF), our government's comprehensive plan to address the skills shortage and future skills demand in the Western Cape. Read More
The newly constructed Forensic Pathology Laboratory in Paarl was officially opened today and complements the expansion of health facilities in the Winelands, with the official opening of the Emergency Unit at Paarl Hospital last year and the... Read More
Tomorrow, Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and City of Cape Town Executive Mayor Patricia De Lille will launch the "Capeability" publication, which showcases the stories and successes that resulted from the Western Cape hosting the 2010 FIFA World... Read More
Chairperson, Members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Invited Guests and Ladies and Gentlemen, Read More
Robin Carlisle, Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has set a new Level Crossing Target for the Province. Read More
Media Statement by Minister Anton BredellI am pleased to announce that 23 local municipal councils have been successfully established in the Western Cape. They have had their first council meetings and have elected councillors to various positions. Read More
Media Statement by Minister Anton BredellToday, two officials from the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) went to the Eden region to offer support and assistance after heavy rainfall prevailed for a few days, causing damage to property and... Read More
The Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha, will officially open the new Paarl Forensic Pathology Facility on the premises of the TC Newman Community Health Centre tomorrow, 10 June 2011. Read More
Media Statement by Minister of Education, Donald GrantRecent severe weather conditions across South Africa have led to the temporary closure of 41 of our province's schools. An additional 35 schools are also experiencing high levels of absenteeism. Read More
The only total lunar eclipse visible from South Africa during 2011 will take place on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. The most spectacular part of the eclipse will happen from 20:25 when one side of the moon will start to darken as it moves into the earth'... Read More
As a result of recent reports relating to performance-enhancing drug abuse in schools, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, has issued a stern warning to learners. Read More
In order to meet the growing demand for schools in the Delft area, two primary schools and two high schools are currently being built in Delft as part of the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) infrastructure plan. Read More
The Department of Local Government will be rolling out Thusong Mobiles in communities across the Western Cape throughout this year. Read More
This message was posted on the Children's Hospital Trust's Facebook fan page by a grateful parent of a patient at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Read More
On Tuesday, Minister Grant will be visiting two of the four new Delft school sites that are due for completion by the end of July. Read More
On Monday, 6 June 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, and Professor Tim Noakes, will be handing over the official kit colours to the Western Province Transplant Sports Association athletes, who will be... Read More
This Monday, Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille, and Western Cape Minister of Economic Development, Alan Winde, will launch the Provincial Skills Development Forum (PSDF), our government's comprehensive, demand-led plan to drive skills development in... Read More
The death of the five-month-old baby girl was not related to the vaccination as the autopsy results indicated that the baby died of natural causes. She was presented as dead on arrival at the clinic. She was not vaccinated on that particular day. Read More
Media Release by Western Cape Provincial Government and City of Cape TownThe Province and the City would like to extend their deepest condolences to the families of the two babies who died yesterday. Read More
Health Minister, Theuns Botha, hugs new mother, Nulovuyo Jacobs of Mitchell's Plain, at the handover of the new Road to Health booklet at Mowbray Maternity Hospital. Read More