The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, once again conducted various crime fighting operations in their respective areas. Read More
Media Release: Premier’s weekly digicon turns its attention to GBV Premier Alan Winde’s regular digicon this week looked at an issue equally as serious as the energy crisis: gender-based violence (GBV). Read More
Local community interventions are central to achieving the end of AIDS in the Western Cape (WC) Read More
Healthcare workers have joined people around the world to commemorate World Aids Day on 1 December 2023 and have highlighted the important role communities play in shaping the HIV/AIDS response. Read More
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Ms. Kathy Dumbrell, a member of the Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC). She was a passionate and committed individual who was dedicated to promoting heritage, the arts, and culture in the province. Read More
Over the past 5 years, on average, the number of learners in Western Cape schools has increased by 19 000 each year, and additional learners continue to need places every year. Read More
Media Release: Premier welcomes Hessequa Municipality’s energy project to end load shedding in Riversdale Read More
Joint Media Release: Premier & Minister distribute first batch of load shedding relief packs Read More
With the end of the 2023 matric exams approaching, the #ClassOf2023 is looking forward to a well-deserved break and to celebrating their hard work over the past year. Read More
Men’s health month is a fitting reminder that early detection of prostate cancer starts with being aware of our general prostate health. Given that prostate cancer grows slowly, by the time men experience symptoms, the cancer may already be advanced. Read More
New houses, title deeds, solar geyser panels, and a public meeting as Minister Simmers visits the Garden Route district. Read More
Joint Media Release: WCG declares Inter-Governmental Dispute to fight for the funds residents lawfully deserve Read More
The Western Cape High Court has issued an interim interdict to end the intimidation, criminal damage, and disruption of the construction of two schools on a portion of the Blueridge Sports Grounds. Read More
Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today launched the provincial fire readiness initiative in Stellenbosch. Read More
Delft Area-Based Team formally launched as WCG provides update on Violence Prevention Unit During the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) update on the Violence Prevention Unit (VPU) today, the Department formally launched Delft’s Area-Based Team (ABT). Read More
Media Alert: Premier to give details of an important announcement related to South Africa’s fiscal crisis Read More
Media Release: Cape Town-based independent power producer showcases "green energy" achievements at Premier’s 30th Energy Digicon Read More
Media Release: Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting Read More
The Western Cape Government (WCG) is no longer proceeding with the proposed Hope Exchange Shelter development on the old Tafelberg creche property. Read More
The much-anticipated launch of the Department of Local Government (DLG) Knowledge Management Hub took place on 20 November 2023. The DLG directorates were well represented at the event. Read More