News and Speeches
Cogmanskloof pass infrastructure project officially opened by Minister Simmers
25 July 2022On Saturday 23 July, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, and Langeberg Mayor, Schalk Van Eeden, officiated the ribbon cutting of the Cogmanskloof Pass in Montagu. Read More
WC welcomes Transnet’s RFI for private sector participation in Port
25 July 2022I welcome the publication of Transnet’s Request For Information (RFI) for the private sector to participate in renewable energy projects at eight commercial ports, including the Port of Cape Town and the Port of Saldanha. Read More
Premier says the Western Cape has skills Eskom needs
24 July 2022Media release: Premier Winde says the Western Cape has the skills Eskom needs to help fix it. Read More
WC Government congratulates Banyana Banyana on historic WAFCON win
24 July 2022The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport congratulates Banyana Banyana on their first time win at the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). This is the first time that the team has won this cup and it is another exciting step in... Read More
There is still time to get the flu vaccine
24 July 2022While the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has already administered 100 024 of 120 000 (83.4%) influenza vaccine doses provincially, the good news is that residents can still safely receive both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines together... Read More
Minister Simmers to officiate opening of Ashton-Montagu infrastructure project
22 July 2022On Saturday, 23 July, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers, will officiate the opening of the Cogmanskloof Pass, in Montagu. Read More
Minister Marais congratulates Desiree Ellis on her CAF Coach of the Year Award
22 July 2022The Western Cape Government congratulates Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis as she was named Coach of the Year at the CAF Awards on Thursday, 21 July. Read More
Kraaifontein Community Health Centre’s help desk makes a difference
22 July 2022Reducing waiting times at a hospital can be complex, but the Kraaifontein Community Health Centre is taking steps to improve their system. Read More
Local hairdresser makes salon a pop-up vaccination site to protect her business
22 July 2022Madelaine Smal, a local hairdresser in Caledon in the Overberg District, decided that COVID-19 would not be the reason that the doors of her hair salon close again. Read More
Social Development supports 1 466 families affected by natural disasters
21 July 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is one of several government institutions responsible for addressing the humanitarian relief needs of vulnerable groups in response to natural disasters, such as floods, droughts, and fires. Read More
The Western Cape is coming back stronger!
20 July 2022Media release: The Western Cape is coming back stronger! The Western Cape’s hospitality, tourism and events sectors are among the industries leading the charge in the province’s post-Covid-19 economic recovery. Read More
Public Notice: Closure of Disa Hall vaccination site
20 July 2022Please note that Disa Hall Vaccination Centre, based at the Tygerberg Hospital, will close on 29 July 2022. Read More
Crime fighting requires resources and less talking
19 July 2022Police Minister Bheki Cele has once again come to the province to engage residents, but what residents want and need is action, in the form of more visible policing. Read More
Minister Simmers makes 67 minutes count at New Woodlands farm 694 site
19 July 2022Earlier this morning, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, joined the rest of the world in commemorating the birthday of the late former South African President Nelson Mandela. Read More
Pharmacist spreads love and warmth by crocheting for patients
19 July 2022Crocheting is more than just a hobby for Stikland Hospital pharmacist Elsabe van der Merwe. Read More
#BackOnTrack: WC students will spend extra learning hours on Maths & Reading
19 July 2022The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will be taking decisive action over the 3rd and 4th term to address severe learning losses in the Foundation Phase (Grades 1 to 3), by enabling an increased time allocation for Mathematics and Reading... Read More
Conference challenges youth to Go Beyond to reach success
19 July 2022The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its YearBeyond programme, hosted a GoBeyond conference aimed at supporting youth to go beyond their fears and shape their future from 16-18 July 2022. Read More
A third Western Cape restaurant makes it into global ranking
19 July 2022I am ecstatic that a third Western Cape restaurant, Fyn in Cape Town, has made it into the top 100 list of restaurants in the world for 2022, breaking into the top 50 category (37th position). Read More
Over 25 000 learners supported with safe activities during school holidays
18 July 2022The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport coordinated various programmes over the June/July school holidays to ensure youth could go to safe spaces to develop their skills and talents. Read More
Students and teachers pulled out all the stops during the holidays
18 July 2022Over 26 000 students gave up their holidays to participate in winter school programmes arranged by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) and schools across the province. Read More
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