News and Speeches
OP-ED: Latest crime stats calls for more from us
28 August 2023As Western Cape Minister of Social Development, I deal on a daily basis with issues of gender-based violence (GBV) and violence against children. Read More
Premier and Minister of Infrastructure will visit the Ebenhaeser Project site
28 August 2023On Monday 28 August, Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister Tertuis Simmers will visit the Ebenhaeser housing project site. They will be joined by the Executive Mayor of Bitou Municipality Dave Swart and take part in a bricklaying ceremony. Read More
BFAP 2023 calls for decisive action to forge a sustainable future
25 August 2023“We should heed the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) call for decisive action to forge a sustainable future,” said Western Cape provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer. Read More
We mourn the passing of the great Sylvia Mdunyelwa
25 August 2023It is with deep sadness that the Western Cape Government has learned of the passing of Mam’ Sylvia Mdunyelwa. She contributed significantly to the music industry as a jazz musician from Langa, Cape Town. Read More
Help us to improve healthcare services at your clinic
25 August 2023Healthcare workers in the Northern and Tygerberg Substructure want to ensure that you receive the best services when you visit your local community health centre. Various communication channels are available to you to ensure your complaint,... Read More
New Bishop Lavis clinic manager praised for open-door policy for community
24 August 2023The Bishop Lavis Community Day Centre’s (clinic) newest addition to the team comes in the form of Sr Bronwyn Piedade, who was appointed as the facility manager. Read More
Minister Simmers condemns the invasion of houses in Eerste River
24 August 2023It saddens me that we once again must condemn the criminal behavior of a few individuals whose actions have led to damage of government property and impacted on the delivery of 230 units at the Forrest Village project. Read More
Premier’s 22nd Energy Digicon examines state of Western Cape power grid
24 August 2023Media Release: Premier’s 22nd Energy Digicon examines state of Eskom’s transmission grid in the Western Cape Mr Lester Geldenhuis, Chief Engineer at Eskom in the Western Cape, was Premier Alan Winde’s guest at his 22nd Energy Digicon. Read More
Western Cape First Home Finance beneficiaries receive their brand-new houses
23 August 2023Today, the provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, alongside Mayoral Committee Member (MMC), James Vos, handed over house keys to 10 beneficiaries at the Our Pride housing project, in Eerste River. Read More
Gender equity and reconciliation
23 August 2023A two-day workshop on gender equity and reconciliation at the Chrysalis Academy in Tokai hosted by the international NPO, Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI), brought together local NPO Genderworks, the Chrysalis Academy and the pro Read More
We mourn the passing of a rugby great, Theuns Stofberg
23 August 2023It is with great sadness that the Western Cape Government heard of the passing of former rugby player, Theuns Stofberg, this morning. Read More
New professional domestic women’s cricket league big step in women’s sport
23 August 2023The Western Cape Government welcomes the announcement of a new professional domestic women’s cricket league by Cricket South Africa on Tuesday. Read More
Western Cape Government Cabinet adopts position statement on Karpowership
23 August 2023Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government Cabinet adopts position statement on Karpowership Read More
Unpack Western Cape 1st Quarter Crime Statistics
22 August 2023Premier Winde, Minister Allen and Provincial SAPS Commissioner LT GEN Patekile to unpack Western Cape 1st Quarter Crime Stats. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital and Project Flamingo catch-up surgery provides hope
22 August 2023Tygerberg Hospital and Project Flamingo catch-up surgery provides hope to 14 women living with breast cancer Read More
Western Cape contributes 22% to farm employment in SA but AGOA remains a threat
22 August 2023“Agriculture in the Western Cape continues to create jobs in a tough environment,” said Western Cape Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer. Read More
Inter-provincial team leads mission for proposed World Heritage site
22 August 2023The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and Heritage Western Cape, KZN Amafa and Research Institu Read More
Minibus Taxi Task Team reconvenes with forward momentum
22 August 2023Joint Media Release by Western Cape Government, SANTACO-WC and City of Cape Town Minibus Taxi Task Team reconvenes with forward momentum Read More
WCG partners with private sector for ‘Day of 1000 Opportunities’ for youth
22 August 2023Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, attended a ‘Day of 1000 opportunities’ recruitment drive, at the Athlone Stadium, in Cape Town, yesterday. Read More
Nearly 1700 new homeowners benefit through the Ministerial housing programme
21 August 2023The Ministerial Projects initiated by Tertuis Simmers, the Provincial Minister of the former Department of Human Settlements (now the Department of Infrastructure), have achieved a significant milestone with the successful delivery of homes to... Read More
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