1 April 2020 As the 2020/21 financial year commence, my Department’s budget of just over R 2,4-billion has one sole purpose, and that is to improve the lives of our people. Read More
UPDATE ON 03 APRIL 2020: Please note that since this statement was issued, further clarity on the interpretations of the lockdown regulations outlined below is required. Premier Alan Winde has released a statement outlining how this matter will be... Read More
Media Release by Minister Ivan Meyer in support of work being done by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture and its Stakeholders Read More
Joint Statement by the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works, and the City of Cape Town Read More
Municipalities across the Western Cape continue to roll out a broad range of interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of Covid-19 in their communities. Read More
It is estimated that in excess of 10 000 residents could be assisted in the Greater Kosovo and DuNoon informal settlements through the temporary de-densification process once it commences. Their safety, health and basic rights are our top priority. Read More
The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is calling on all residents in the Western Cape to acknowledge those in law enforcement, healthcare, food related services and other essential services by hanging the South African flag, as recommended... Read More
Pursuant to the announcement yesterday, by National Minister of Human Settlements, Lindiwe Sisulu, that the DuNoon and Kosovo informal settlements will be de-densified and temporary alternative accommodation offered to the affected residents, this... Read More
In consideration of the magnitude and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, in its meeting of 15 March 2020, Cabinet resolved to declare a National State of Disaster, which was duly declared under Government Gazette No. 43096. Read More
Media release by Bonginkosi Madikizela Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works is assessing ongoing transport challenges experienced by essential service workers, government employees and employers during the Covid-19 lockdown. Read More
Many people feel that they can protect themselves against COVID-19 (Coronavirus) by wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) such as gloves and masks as a precaution. Read More
We welcome the announcement today by National Minister of Human Settlements, Lindiwe Sisulu, that the DuNoon and Kosovo informal settlements will be de-densified and temporary alternative accommodation offered to the affected residents. Read More
I am very disappointed and taken aback by blatant lies and dishonesty from SANTACO Western Cape Chairperson, Nazeem Abduraman during his interview with Heart FM last night. I need to set the record straight and correct some factual inaccuracies told... Read More
A 9th, brutal attack on the Western Cape Government Health’s (WCGH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from 1 January 2020 – 26 March 2020, took place in Baca Street, Makhaza Khayelitsha on Wednesday, 25 March at 16:40. We condemn these senseless... Read More
The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is calling all citizens to stay at home during the lockdown period and desist from irresponsible behaviour which contributes towards the spread of coronavirus disease or COVID-19. Read More
Yesterday (25 March 2020), the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Ms. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma published the lockdown regulations, outlining how people and businesses in the Western Cape need to adjust to stop the spread of... Read More