“AAAH’s major investment in Cape Town will boost investment into the Western Cape health-tech industry by approximately R1billion and create jobs” Read More
This morning I visited Perivale Primary School to welcome learners to class for the first term. Read More
On Wednesday, 19 January 2022, the Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, will visit Perivale Primary School to celebrate the start of the school year. A statement will be released after the visit. Read More
Media Release by the Western Cape Government: Early airport data shows 27% recovery in international trips for December 2021, compared to December 2019 Read More
Vaccinations are picking up again, let’s continue to increase our protection and not take COVID-19 back to work or school. Read More
Media release: Premier Winde’s response to the extension of the National State of Disaster 14 January 2022 Read More
On Tuesday, the Minister of Basic Education confirmed in a statement issued that no plans are currently in place to change the current Directions issued by the Department of Basic Education in terms of the Disaster Management Regulations, except as... Read More
“Growing body of evidence shows that the fourth wave has been less severe and that COVID-19 cases have decoupled from hospitalisations and deaths. The time has come to normalise our COVID-19 response.” Read More
I welcome the announcement by the Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Masizole Mnqasela, that the State of Province Address (SOPA) this year will be held at the Velddrif Town Hall, in Velddrif in the West Coast District of our... Read More
As we are coming off the peak of the fourth wave, let’s be proactive and ensure we get as much protection as possible during this period. Vaccination remains our best defense against COVID-19 and continues to be available to all persons 12 years and... Read More
The Western Cape Government is saddened by the loss of one of the early champions for sport in our province, Ben Saunders. Read More
Minister Fritz visits families of Natasha Booise, nine-year old rape victim, in Piketberg Read More
We all want to get back to life as we know it and we now have the best chance of getting there. Our province has passed the peak of the fourth wave, but we are not out of it just yet. Read More
Applications for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s YearBeyond Programme have opened and we are calling on unemployed youth aged between 18 and 25 to apply to be part of this exciting youth in service programme. Read More
As we get back into the swing of vaccination after the Festive Season, we once again appeal to all eligible persons to get vaccinated or take up their booster dose. These vaccinations have proven to be effective in protecting you from becoming... Read More
It has been a busy December and end-of-year weekend for the Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as they work tirelessly to provide essential first responder assistance, transport clients to healthcare facilities, and... Read More
The Western Cape Government Health is pleased to announce the birth of 175 babies* born on 1 January 2022 in the Western Cape at public health facilities. Of the babies born on New Year's Day, 93 were boys, while 82 girls were born. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital performs ground-breaking First Time Exit Procedure Treatment for a Fetal Mouth Tumour in South Africa Read More
We are happy to announce the birth of 201 babies* as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on Christmas Day 2021. The total number reported from 0:00 on 25 December 2021, comprises of 117 boys and 84 girls. Read More
This National Department of Health circular details the availability of booster doses for the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Read More