16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children may start next week, but the Western Cape Government (WCG) is not waiting to have critical solutions-focused discussions. Read More
Sporting a newly grown moustache in November, also known as “Movember” is more than just a new look. It is part of a growing awareness of health issues affecting men. Read More
New LINAC radiation therapy machine improves outcomes for cancer patients at Tygerberg Hospital Read More
On World Diabetes Day, 14 November, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages residents to know their risk of type 2 diabetes and to take proactive steps to help delay or prevent this chronic disease. Read More
The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers continue to be impactful. Between 2 and 29 October 2023, the officers arrested 1 174 individuals, while also confiscating 24 firearms from across the metro. Read More
Media Release: Premier appeals for restraint and constructive dialogue over Middle East violence Read More
Hope is renewed as Minister Simmers hands over Slangrivier title deeds and 177 solar geyser panels to be installed at the Railton housing project. Read More
This week’s focus while we observe Disability Rights Awareness Month is on children, under the theme: “Accelerate efforts in realizing the inclusion for every child with a disability.” Between 03 November and 03 December, we are reminded that disabil Read More
Celebrating patient safety with radiographers at Tygerberg Hospital and Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) Read More
The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, were actively combatting criminal activities throughout their regions. Read More
Slangrivier residents are to receive title deeds from Minister Simmers and a planned bricklaying ceremony at the Swellendam Railton site. Read More
In a ground-breaking development, and as part of the ongoing commitment of the Western Cape Government to bolster and ensure a strong climate-resilient future for the province, the Western Cape Departments of Agriculture and of Environmental Affairs... Read More
More than 12 months after the damning finding by Western Cape High Court Judge, Daniel Thulare, it is deeply worrying that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has not been available to provide an update on their investigations to... Read More
On 04 November 2023, Vivian Jakobs from Crispy Farming, Du Toit Group, Witzenberg was announced as the 2023 Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards winner. Read More
“We are heading into an export crisis in the Western Cape at the end of the year. With the good rains we have experienced, our agricultural goods for export are anticipated to increase by 25%. Read More
In commemoration of Disability Awareness Month, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers visited the Vlakkeland housing project in Paarl, Drakenstein Municipality. Read More
Between January and September of 2023, more than 6.8 million two-way international and domestic passengers passed through our award-winning Cape Town International Airport (CTIA), of which 1.9 million were international two-way passengers, and 4.9 mi Read More
Media Release: Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting On Wednesday, 1 November, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Read More
To celebrate the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month observed between 03 November and 03 December annually, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited Sivuyile Residential Facility in Stikland. Read More
I am delighted to announce that Mr David Millar has been appointed as the Chief Evaluator of the Western Cape Schools Evaluation Authority (SEA). His appointment fills the vacancy left by the passing of the first Chief Evaluator, Ms Karen Bydell,... Read More