Media release

Update on taxi violence and court order affecting Somerset West routes

The Western Cape Mobility Department is gravely concerned about the ongoing violence linked to disputes between CATA and CODETA taxi...

The Western Cape Government proudly congratulates Women's World Master title holder Tasneem Solomons on her win at the IEPF World Eightball...

On Sunday, 5 October 2025, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with the City of Cape Town and Western...

The Western Cape Government strongly urges mini-bus taxi associations CATA and CODETA to prioritise their commuters and the industry's...

31 August 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Our Western Cape schools and education districts...

On 28 August 2025, the Western Cape High Court granted the Western Cape Mobility Department an urgent interdict to implement measures in...

28 August 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Earlier this week, Brent Walters, our Head of...

On Wednesday, 27 August 2025, Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet. Premier Alan Winde opened...

The ongoing violence between CATA and CODETA, and the collapse of talks between the two taxi groupings, has put commuters and the public at...

The Western Cape Government strongly condemns the violence that has unfolded over the past two days in incidents linked to the taxi industry...