Weekly operational successes by Swartland and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units. The Mossel Bay and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Unit (RSU) in the Swartland area, are continuing to actively combat crime. Read More
South Africa and the Western Cape in particular, is a destination of choice for many respected and market-leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) companies. Read More
The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, strongly condemns the continued attacks on departmental staff. Read More
Despite ongoing efforts by national and provincial veterinary services, the threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) looms large following its spread from the restricted zone surrounding the Kruger National Park in 2022. This was attributed to... Read More
Since 2020, the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Experiential Learning programme has helped approximately 12 420 young, unemployed South Africans, mostly from areas such as Mitchells Plain, Delft, Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, and Langa, to gain permanent o Read More
Media Release: Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting Read More
Statement by Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen. Read More
Joint Media Release: Western Cape maintains lowest unemployment rate in SA, with 82 000 more people employed year-on-year Read More
The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have once again been actively ensuring that criminals are removed from communities where they are deployed. Since inception 30 873 arrests have been made to 28 April 2024. Read More
Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government again urges President not to sign NHI Bill into law until major Constitutional amendments are made Read More
The South African economy can be significantly boosted, and the growth of start-ups and the private sector – through businesses big and small – that create vital jobs, catalysed through two regulatory reforms: lifting exchange controls on the offshor Read More
Safety efforts in the Matzikama municipal area have now been strengthened with the graduation of 15 Peace Officers (POs), which occurred in Vredendal this past Thursday. Read More
Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme recipient Allison Klaason graduated with a civil engineering degree in December 2023. Read More
Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government SMME Booster Fund supported 205 businesses, enabling almost 800 jobs in just one year Read More
"Western Cape, you absolute beauty! Our province continues to shine as a destination in high demand. Tourist arrivals to Cape Town by air recorded a remarkable 16% year-on-year increase between January and March 2024, reaching 336,268 visitors. Read More
Statement by Minister Tertuis Simmers: Dispelling claims of underspending by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Read More
On Thursday, 09 May 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited George to check in with social workers from the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD). Read More
Media Release: Premier provides update on emergency and disaster management operation at site of collapsed building in George Read More
Joint Media Release: WC Government sounds alarm as Port of Cape Town fails to meet own recovery targets Read More
The online window for late applications for Grade 1 and 8 in 2025 closes on 12 May 2024, and we urge parents to ensure that they apply as soon as possible. Read More