On Friday afternoon, I convened a special meeting of the Provincial Cabinet and the work-stream cluster leads at the Disaster Management Centre to coordinate our government’s response to the Coronavirus. Read More
This weekend, the Western Cape Education Department launched the Western Cape Reading Strategy. Read More
Will events be cancelled in the Western Cape? There has been no official notice of any travel restrictions and no notice to curtail mass gatherings or sporting events by National Government. Read More
Western Cape schools remain open, but good hygiene practices are very important People are understandably concerned about the coronavirus, now that the Western Cape has a confirmed case. I would, however, urge people to remain calm. Read More
[The following remarks were delivered by Minister Maynier at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Economic Policy Dialogue Session held at the CTICC.] Read More
PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 13 March 2020 Release: immediately Read More
I was emotional while officially handing over final documentation of ownership to the Ou Tuin claimants in Paarl yesterday (12 March 2020). Read More
As per protocol, the National Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize, announced two more laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19, commonly referred to as the Coronavirus, in the Western Cape - bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the province to... Read More
Today the WCED Head of Department has written to Western Cape principals providing guidance on schools’ responses to the coronavirus. Read More
Yesterday, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, met with Kanana residents in Gugulethu, where he once again reaffirmed his commitment to assist them with a housing opportunity, and to set the record straight about the number of... Read More
13 – 15 March 2020 The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a total of 5 265 incidents including 103 incidents in red zone areas and 226 transport-related incidents, across the Western Cape this weekend. Read More
Eskom has implemented stage 4 load shedding in order to alleviate pressure on the national grid and prevent the chance of a blackout. Read More
Today, National Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Pam Tshwete and Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, will visit Kanana, Gugulethu. This visit forms part of their ongoing programme to meet communities and engage them... Read More
Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Over the last two months, the conflict between rival taxi associations in the Mbekweni, Paarl area, cost the lives of seven operators and drivers. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes Ombudsman’s investigation, shares domestic violence report Read More
Media Alert 11 March 2020 Read More
I have decided to uphold the appeal of a WCED decision to cancel the learner transport route in Beaufort West, and the transport route will be reinstated with immediate effect. Read More
On Saturday, 14 March, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements Housing Demand Database Drive, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, will make its way to the Atlantis and Mamre communities. Read More
As per protocol, this morning, the National Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize, announced that there has been the first laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19, commonly referred to as the Coronavirus, in the Western Cape. Read More