Mr. Loon Mackay (73), from Ravensmead Cape Town, became the latest beneficiary to receive the title deed for his home and security of tenure. Read More
On 7 March 2023, the newly appointed Heritage Western Cape (HWC) council and committee members had the opportunity to learn more about their roles during their induction that took place in Cape Town.< Read More
Between 30 January 2023 and 19 February 2023, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers effected the arrest of 688 individuals for various offences. LEAP is an initiative of the Western Cape Government (WCG) and is run in partnership with the... Read More
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is deeply concerned that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams have been targeted by violent criminals on 10 occasions this year already. Read More
Media release: Premier Alan Winde calls on new minister to urgently implement the energy action plan Premier Alan Winde notes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet reshuffle which includes an added post. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department has been hard at work since before schools reopened to complete infrastructure for new learners in 2023, and to find places for all the new applicants we are receiving daily. Infrastructure update Read More
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages parents, guardians and caregivers to ensure children are vaccinated this month as a measles outbreak has been declared in the Cape Metro. Vaccination is safer than having the disease (and... Read More
Media release: Premier hosts first in series of Energy Digicons to outline WCG’s resilience drive Read More
World Hearing Day is commemorated annually on 3 March. The World Health Organisation (WHO) explains that the day is used to “raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.” Read More
Media Release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister Of Mobility Read More
Media Release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More
I strongly condemn this morning’s petrol bombing of a GO GEORGE bus in Pacaltsdorp, where fourteen passengers were treated on the scene and transferred to the George Provincial Hospital. Read More
The Western Cape High Court today granted a final interdict against the Congress of Democratic Taxi Associations (Codeta), preventing them from obstructing, interfering, and stopping the transporting of learners within the Western Cape. Read More
According to a recent South African Veterinary Association report, over 50% of South Africa's young veterinarians want to leave. Economic and safety concerns have been advanced as one reason for their decision to emigrate. Read More
Media Release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More
I am elated that employment statistics in the Western Cape increased by 330 000 year-on-year, representing an increase of 14.7%. Read More
Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning together with Premier Allan Winde today presented a symbolic cheque to Western Cape mayors at the Premier’s Coordination Forum held in Cape Town. Read More
The South African Women’s Cricket team made history this weekend by becoming the first SA team to progress to the final of a Cricket World Cup. Although they ended in second place after a tough match against Australia, we are so proud of what they... Read More
Today marks World NGO Day, and so we salute the work done by the 1 131 organisations funded by the Department of Social Development, and many more who provide social welfare and community development services. Read More