News and Speeches | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches

News

Taking the Budget to Beaufort West

3 November 2015

In line with his undertaking to “take the budget to the people” Minister of Finance, Dr Ivan Meyer, last week during his address to the full council of the Beaufort West Municipality confirmed that the Western Cape Government will contribute ... Read More

Minister Meyer visits the Youth Hub in Beaufort West

3 November 2015

During a recent visit to Beaufort West, Minister of Finance, Dr Ivan Meyer visited the Beaufort West Youth Hub Main which was built at a cost of R40 million by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais Learns To Surf To Raise Awareness on Water Safety

3 November 2015

Tomorrow, 4 November 2015, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will launch the “Water Safety Awareness through Aqua Sport” initiative at Strandfontein Pavillion. Read More

Taking Budget to the People- Overstrand

3 November 2015

Taking budget to the people recently came to Overstrand Municipality when Minister Meyer accompanied by Provincial Treasury officials, Malcolm Booysen, Dian Cronje and Elton addressed the full council of the Overstrand Municipality. Read More

Western Cape's Greenest Municipalities Announced

3 November 2015

The winners of the 2015 Greenest Municipality Competition have been announced at an awards ceremony (2 November), hosted by the Provincial Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.   Read More

R27 Road Construction Notice

3 November 2015

Road works will be taking place on the intersection of the R27 (West Coast Road) with Blaauwberg Road between 23:00 and 5:00 on 3 November 2015 due to asphalt surfacing works required. Read More

Provincial Treasury: Chartered Accountants Academy

3 November 2015

The Western Cape Treasury: Chartered Accountants Academy (CAA) provides an avenue for prospective chartered accountants to receive accredited training inside public sector – they receive their training through Provincial Treasury and not through... Read More

Western Cape's Greenest Municipality Announced

3 November 2015

Cape Town. The winners of the 2015 Greenest Municipality Competition have been announced at an awards ceremony, hosted by the Provincial Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More

Launch Ceremony for 172 Sites and 172 Houses In Mount Pleasant, Overstrand

2 November 2015

Today, 02 November 2015, the Provincial Minister of Human Settlements Bonginkosi Madikizela will officiate at a historic launch of a housing project in Mount Pleasant, Overstrand Municipality. Read More

Deadly Weekend Claims 26 Lives

2 November 2015

It was a deadly weekend on Western Cape roads this past #PayDayBlues weekend with 26 road traffic fatalities reported on 30 and 31 October 2015. Read More

Western Cape Paralympians Achievements Applauded By Minister Marais

2 November 2015

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais congratulates team SA who participated in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics 2015 World Championships held in Doha last week. Read More

Swedish Choir Visits Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum

2 November 2015

Interesting costumes, warmed up voices and an unexpected Xhosa song – these were some of the highlights of the Swedish Choir Event at the Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum on Saturday 31 October 2015. Read More

Minister Mbombo Joins Alcohol Blitz Roadblock

1 November 2015

On Friday, 30 October 2015, provincial Minister of Health Dr Nomafrench Mbombo joined Provincial Traffic Law Enforcement an Read More

R27 Construction Update

30 October 2015

Road works will be taking place on the intersections of the R27 (West Coast Road) with Tryall/Sandown West Road and with Sandown East/West Road between 22:00 and 5:00 on Friday, 30 October 2015 due to asphalt surfacing works required. Read More

Verification of Details for Motor Vehicle or Driving Licence Transactions

30 October 2015

As of 1 November 2015, motorists will be required to verify all personal and address particulars with any motor vehicle or driving licence transaction. Read More

Coaching Workshops to Bridge Gaps in Sports

29 October 2015

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in conjunction with the Western Cape Sports Academy (WECSA) hosted a coaching workshop at the Mowbray Protea Hotel on Saturday 24 October 2 Read More

Most Fires recorded in 17 Years

29 October 2015

The Western Cape’s biodiverisity agency CapeNature has recorded a total of 153 fires in its latest financial year. This is the highest number of fires experienced in the province in 17 years.  Read More

Thirty-five Learners Crammed inside Toyota Quantum at Transport Operation

29 October 2015

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Learners Educated at Museum for Marine Month

29 October 2015

Simon's Town Museum is once again busy with exciting programmes for "Marine Month", which aims to give primary school learners interesting facts and information about marine animals in False Bay and also on the importance of caring for the en Read More

Minister Plato hosts Eden cluster PNP consultation workshop

29 October 2015

Today, Thursday 29 October 2015, Minister Plato, will host the Provincial Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation workshop for the Eden police cluster in George. Read More

Pages