The Southern subdistrict in the Metro has been identified as a great concern with an 50% increase of recorded new COVID-19 infections – predominantly in Grassy Park, Lotus River, Wynberg, Rondebosch, Claremont, Ottery, Plumstead, Pelikan Park,... Read More
The Western subdistrict in the Metro has been recorded a 22% of new COVID-19 infections, predominantly in Parklands, Atlantis (Saxonsea, Avondale), Du Noon, Milnerton, Pinelands, Sea Point, Langa, Kensington, Table View and Woodstock. Read More
The Garden Route has seen a 26% (525) increase in cases the last seven days compared to the previous seven days. Areas of most concern are Bitou, Knysna, George and Mossel Bay. We have also noted an increase in cases in Oudtshoorn and Hessequa. Read More
With the resurgence of positive COVID-19 cases in the province, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, officially confirms that the sacred practice of initiation has been suspended in the provin Read More
To further strengthen our positioning as ‘Africa’s Tech Capital’, the Digital Economy unit in the Department of Economic Development and Tourism have launched the first Dash-Tech programme to build on the local start-up culture to support the tech... Read More
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, recently paid an oversight visit to the Central Karoo where he handed over drought vouchers to two farmers, one in Leeu Gamka and the other in Laingsburg. Read More
Moorreesburg K-9 makes significant drug and illicit liquor busts in just one month Read More
Tomorrow, Thursday 3 December 2020, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela will officially launch the 2020/21 festive season safety plan at the Huguenot Tunnel on the N1. Read More
Speech by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
No single prevention method is fully protective against HIV, but when they are used in combination and supported by structural changes that improve gender equality and socioeconomic conditions, they can be remarkably effective. Read More
We are pleased to publish the fifth edition of the Procurement Disclosure Report by Provincial Treasury. Read More
Today, Tuesday 1 December 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez attende Read More
WCLA Update: WCLA issues up to R2.4 million in fines to liquor vendors flouting COVID-19 regulations Read More
Second reading of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and Second Adjustments Estimates of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure Read More
A R60m project to rehabilitate an existing building in Marsh Street and turn it into the Mossel Bay Shared Services Centre was completed in September 2020. Occupation of the facility has been delayed by a COVID-19-related shortage of the steel... Read More
In November, 252 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants who had completed six months of accredited training in a variety of construction related skills started six Read More
As the country went into hard lockdown in March 2020, what we now refer to as Alert Level 5, the Chief Directorate: Health Infrastructure was contemplating the best ways in which the Western Cape Government could respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
As we approach the festive season, we’ll hear jingle bells wherever we may go. This is also the season to be mindful and wise when it comes to alcohol consumption. As we all know, alcohol and roads don’t mix, and it is up to you to make responsible... Read More
The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that as we embark on 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence over the period of 25 November and 10 December, it is important that we use this period not only as a time for action but... Read More
On Friday, 27 November 2020, Premier Alan Winde and I submitted a section 79 petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa to bring to his attention material concerns over the constitutionality of certain aspects of the 2020 Division of Revenue Second... Read More