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| Oct 15, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility calls on e-hailing and metered taxi operators vote for E-hailing and Metered Taxi Council | As part of October Mobility Month, the Western Cape Mobility Department is calling on all valid e-hailing and metered taxi operating licence holders to register to vote and nominate candidates in the first election of the new E-hailing and ... |
| Oct 14, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer welcomes launch of Flame and Game project in Western Cape | Western Cape welcomes launch of Flame and Game project to strengthen culinary tourism in the Western Cape
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, yesterday welcomed the official launch of the F... |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde on second Biannual Export Industry Dialogue | Export Partnerships Remain Critical as Western Cape Government Targets 200,000 Jobs
Economic diplomacy, trade growth and tourism took centre stage at the 2nd Biannual Export Industry Dialogue in Cape Town Yesterday. Premier Alan Winde prese... |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MEC Jaco Londt on 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations | The 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations are upon us, and we want to wish the Class of 2026 good luck!
Learners are starting on 13 October with Computer Applications Technology Practical and will conclude on 25 November 2026.
71 30... |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Western Cape Government offers free vehicle safety check during Transport Month, 13 to 15 Oct | Mobility Month: Western Cape puts roadworthiness in the spotlight with free vehicle safety check
As part of October Mobility Month, the Western Cape Government is offering free vehicle safety checks for scholar transport and public transpor... |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer Welcomes Global Delegates to 2026 World Wagyu Conference in Stellenbosch | Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, yesterday officially opened the 2026 World Wagyu Conference in Stellenbosch, welcoming international delegates, scientists, breeders, and industry leader... |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde donates bicycles in Western Cape | 300 bicycles handed over to schools and NHWS during 2026 Western Cape government cycle tour
From 5 to 9 October 2026, Premier Alan Winde and his Cabinet took cycling to the heart of communities across the Western Cape, wrapping up the 2026 ... |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Western Cape Agriculture advances rabies prevention through community vaccination campaigns | Stronger Together: Western Cape Advances Rabies Prevention Through Community Vaccination Campaigns
As the world marks International Rabies Day today under the theme,“Stronger Together”, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Develop... |
| Sep 22, 2026 | MEC Ricardo Mackenzie on South Africa striking gold with nine gold medals at Tug-of-War World Championships | Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has congratulated South Africa’s athletes on securing fifteen medals, including nine gold, at the 30th Tug-of-War World Championships. The championships concluded this ... |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Western Cape Provincial Government on concerns over Heritage Day move | The Western Cape Government is concerned about the last-minute and seemingly chaotic way the national Heritage Day celebration has been moved from KwaZulu-Natal to the Western Cape.
Heritage Day belongs to all South Africans. It should neve... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer reaffirms Western Cape support for clothing and textile sector | Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, today reaffirmed the Western Cape Government's support for the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC) during a visit to leading cycling apparel ma... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Western Cape Environmental Affairs and Development Planning commemorates World Ozone Day | Protecting the ozone layer: Global action for a cooler planet
The Western Cape Government joins communities around the world in commemorating World Ozone Day, also known as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, on 1... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | MEC Ricardo Mackenzie honours Western Cape cultural icons with specially commissioned sculpture | Recognition continues as MEC Mackenzie honours ten Western Cape cultural icons with specially commissioned sculpture
Western Cape MEC of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, concluded a week of recognition celebrating ten highly r... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Western Cape Education on 30 days away from 2026 matric examinations | 30 Day Countdown to Matric Exams Begins!
It’s official: We are 30 days away from the 2026 matric examinations!
Exams are scheduled to start on 13 October 2026 with CAT and will conclude on 25 November 2026.
71 300 full-time National Senior ... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde urges Western Cape agriculture sector to prepare adequately for impact of ENSO | Joint Media Release by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape and Western Cape MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer
Premier Winde urges Western Cape agriculture sector to prepare adequately for Impact of ENSO... |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport celebrates provincial contributions and legacies. | Cultural Affairs Awards celebrate provincial contributions and legacies.
On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the annual Cultural Awards at the Artscape theatre, in Cape Tow... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer launches new EOT Solutions at Freeport Saldanha | EOT Solutions opens R30 Million advanced manufacturing facility at Freeport Saldanha, creating jobs and driving industrial growth
Western Cape MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, today has officially opened ... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport, and Social Development joins forces to advance menstrual dignity for young women in sport | The Western Cape Departments of Cultural Affairs and Sport, and Social Development joined forces in Mitchells Plain on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, and donated over 4000 sanitary products to girls and women in sport.
This Women’s Month Sanitary... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Western Cape Government Outlines Preparedness for Risks Related to El Niño-Southern Oscillation and Upcoming Summer Season | “The Western Cape has learned difficult lessons over the past several months and years; we must all always be prepared for the pressures of climate change and associated risks.”
This was the call made by Premier Alan Winde, who hosted a dig... |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Western Cape Government welcomes new MECs of Education and Social Development | Today, Premier Alan Winde announced the appointment of Jaco Londt as Western cape MEC of Education and Wendy Kaizer-Philander as provincial MEC of Social Development.
Premier Winde said, “Both MEC Londt and Kaizer-Philander bring extensive ... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde and MEC Anroux Marais officially launch “Lawyers in Police Stations Project” | Premier Winde and SAPS officially launch “Lawyers in Police Stations Project” to improve efficiency of Criminal Justice System
Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, today officially... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde and SAPS launch “Lawyers in Police Stations Project” | Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, today officially launched the “Lawyers in Police Stations Project”, a partnership with the SA Police Service and the Global Initiative Aga... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde and MEC Anroux Marais launch “Lawyers in Police Stations Project” , 18 Aug | Western Cape Government and SAPS to launch “Lawyers in Police Stations Project” in Mitchells Plain
On Tuesday, 18 August 2026, Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais,... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Western Cape Education on South African learners winning International Space Settlement Design Competition | South African learners win global space design competition on debut
Seven South African high school learners from the Western Cape have made history by winning the prestigious International Space Settlement Design Competition, the world... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer on Cabinet Meets Business 2026 | Cabinet Meets Business 2026 strengthens partnerships for growth, investment and jobs
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, today welcomed government leaders, business executives, investors an... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Western Cape Premier Alan Winde welcomes appointment of new Western Cape SAPS Commissioner | Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, have welcomed the appointment of Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi as the new South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Commission... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | MEC Tertuis Simmers hosts inaugural Western Cape Infrastructure Ministerial Roundtable, 30 Jul | On Thursday, 30 July 2026, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will host the inaugural Western Cape Infrastructure Ministerial Roundtable.
The roundtable will serve as a governance mechanism to enable transparent, struct... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | MEC Anroux Marais condemns attack on a couple at Neethlingshof Farm in Stellenbosch | Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, condemns the brutal attack on a farming couple at Neethlingshof Farm on Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, on the evening of 24 July 2026.
According to reports, the ... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | MEC Anroux Marais welcomes arrest of the alleged mastermind behind the killing of Sinovuyo Dyokwe | Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of the alleged mastermind behind the murder of DA Du Noon Candidate Councillor, Ms Sinovuyo Dyokwe.
The arrest, effected through a joint ... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Western Cape Health and Wellness on nearly 37 000 Western Cape girls vaccinated against HPV | In the first six months of 2026, nearly 37 000 Grade 5 girls in the Western Cape have already received a vaccine that can help protect them from developing cervical cancer later in life. As the next round of school-based HPV vaccination get... |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde meets with SAPS in Phillipi East, 26 Jul | Premier Winde and Minister Marais to meet with SAPS and LEAP officers and conduct safety walkabout in Phillipi East
On Sunday, 26 July 2026, Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, and provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety,... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Western Cape Government on fixing Port of Cape Town to drive growth | Joint Media Release by Alan Winde, Western Cape Premier, and Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism fixing the Port of Cape Town will drive growth and jobs
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and W... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde visit Saldanha Bay’s Neatest Police Station, 21 Jul | On 21 July, Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, will visit Langebaan SAPS which recently won an award for being the neatest police station in the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality.
The "Neatest Police Station" project in the Western C... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer launches Western Cape Export Strategy 2035, 15 Jul | MEC Meyer launches Western Cape Export Strategy 2035 to drive growth, investment, and jobs 15 July 2026
The Western Cape MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, launched the Western Cape Export Strategy 2035 on ... |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Western Cape Government promotes financial wellbeing during Savings Month | As South Africa observes Savings Month this July, consumers are encouraged to strengthen their financial wellbeing by developing sound saving habits, improving their financial literacy, and making informed financial decisions.
Savings Month... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde on the appointment of Major General Damoyi | Premier Winde and Minister Marais Welcome Appointment of Major General Damoyi to lead SAPS in Western Cape
Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, welcome the appointment of Majo... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde reiterates call for peaceful protests | Today, Premier Alan Winde and several Western Cape Government ministers attended a Joint Operations Centre (JOC) meeting at the Provincial Disaster Management Centre in Cape Town.
The JOC is assisting in coordinating efforts to ensure that ... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer on fixing performance at the Port of Cape Town ahead of the 2025/26 export season | Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has emphasised that the rerouting of agricultural exports to Eastern Cape ports should be avoided during the upcoming 2025/26 export season, with a renew... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Western Cape Premier Alan Winde reiterates call for peaceful protests | Today Premier Alan Winde and several Western Cape Government ministers attended a Joint Operations Centre (JOC) meeting at the Provincial Disaster Management Centre in Cape Town.
The JOC is assisting in coordinating efforts to ensure that p... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Western Cape Education on work towards improving learning outcomes | Over the past four years, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has made great strides towards delivering on its vision of quality education for every learner, in every classroom, in every school in the Western Cape.
While there is s... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | MEC Anroux Marais condemns triple murder in Gugulethu and calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice | Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has strongly condemned the brutal murder of three people in Kanana Informal Settlement, Gugulethu, on Saturday evening.
“I am deeply saddened and outraged by yet... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer on Western Cape economic growth in Q1 2026 | Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the province’s positive economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the Western Cape economy growing by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter, ou... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde commits to securing additional funding for disaster recovery | Premier Winde commits to securing additional funding for disaster recovery
Premier Alan Winde on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet, where provincial ministers received an update on the prelimi... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde resumes Disaster Assessment Oversight as reconstruction work intensifies | Premier Winde resumes disaster assessment oversight as reconstruction work intensifies
Last week, Premier Alan Winde returned to the Garden Route district to conduct oversight visits at sites where reconstruction operations are underway.
He... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Western Cape Government launches Getting YOU to Work – Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme in George, 25 June | Western Cape Government launches free travel support for jobseekers in George
Transport costs remain a barrier for many unemployed residents trying to access job opportunities. The Western Cape Government, in partnership with GO GEORGE, wil... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Western Cape Provincial Government on progress in restoring electricity to storm-stricken areas of province | Since the severe weather that affected most of the Western Cape last month, Premier Winde has been chairing daily meetings with Eskom leadership where he and fellow Cabinet members receive updates on efforts to restore power to the hardest ... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Western Cape Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning on Thusong Outreach Programme | The Thusong Outreach Programme will take place in George Municipality on 10 and 11 June 2026. This programme shows government’s commitment to bringing important services closer to communities in the Western Cape.
The aim is to make it easie... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer on engagement with community food gardens at Shoprite Market Day | Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited Market Day activations at Shoprite Westgate Mall in Mitchells Plain and Checkers Protea Heights in Brackenfell last week, where community food ga... |
| May 29, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde and provincial Ministers conclude comprehensive disaster assessment following recent storms | Premier Alan Winde has concluded a comprehensive 4-day assessment of some of the areas of the Western Cape hardest hit by the severe weather earlier this month.
"The scale of the devastation is immense. Despite this, our officials are ... |
| May 27, 2026 | Western Cape Education on on-time admissions outcomes | The outcomes of on-time admissions applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 in 2027 will become available from Thursday, 28 May 2026.
The initial release of results can cause concern for parents if their child has not yet received an offer when th... |
| May 26, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde gives update on recovery operations following severe weather | Numerous Western Cape Government departments, municipalities and other stakeholders continue to conduct mop-up and recovery operations following recent severe weather incidents. Efforts remain focused on restoring essential services, suppor... |
| May 25, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde leads oversight visits to storm-stricken areas of Western Cape, 25 to 28 May | From 25-28 May 2026, Premier Alan Winde and members of his Cabinet will undertake oversight visits to numerous areas hardest hit by the severe weather system that struck the Western Cape earlier this month.
The visits form part of the Weste... |
| May 22, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer on supplementary citrus phytosanitary agreement between South Africa and China | Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the recent supplementary citrus phytosanitary agreement between South Africa and China as a major step forward in driving economic growth an... |
| May 13, 2026 | Western Cape Education on school closure on 12 May 2026 | In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and after extensive consultation with the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a decision has been taken to close all schools in the Western Cape... |
| May 8, 2026 | Western Cape Provincial Government continues on response to adverse weather conditions | Today, Acting Premier of the Western Cape, Dr Ivan Meyer, and acting provincial Minister of Local Government, Anroux Marais, along with disaster management role players provided an update on measures the provincial government and other stak... |
| May 8, 2026 | MEC Ricardo Mackenzie on re-appointment of Head of Department Guy Redman | It gives the provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, great pleasure to announce the re-appointment of Guy Redman as the Head of Department for the next five years.
Mr Redman was appointed as Head of Department ... |
| May 7, 2026 | Western Cape Government provides an update on the impact of severe weather, 7 May | Tomorrow, 7 May 2026, the acting Premier of the Western Cape, relevant members of the provincial Cabinet and disaster management officials will provide an update on the multi-disciplinary, coordinated response to the inclement weather that ... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Western Cape Education on Autumn National Schools Swimming Championships | The Autumn Swimming National School Sports Championships took place from 24 to 27 April 2026 at the University of the Western Cape, bringing together the country’s top school level swimming talent for four days of high-quality competition.
... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Western Cape Education on teacher nominations for National Teaching Awards | Every day, our teachers go above and beyond to shape the future lives and careers of our learners.
The National Teaching Awards give us the opportunity to honour those who demonstrate commitment, innovation and meaningful impact in our clas... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility calls for applications for traffic officer cadet bursary programme | The Western Cape Mobility Department is calling on eligible candidates to apply for its Traffic Officer Cadet bursary programme, offering the opportunity to complete a Further Education and Training Certificate in Road Traffic Law Enforceme... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | MEC David Maynier on 2026 World Book Day | This morning, as we celebrated World Book and Copyright Day at Cape Town High School, I issued a challenge to high school learners in the Western Cape:
Read one book, cover to cover, this year. Not for school, but for the joy of it.
And whe... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Western Cape Provincial Government raises serious concerns over Operation Prosper | At a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety council this week, Premier Alan Winde brought the serious concerns of thousands of residents directly to South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Themb... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Western Cape Provincial Government on winning weekend for South African hockey and rugby | It has been a remarkable and inspiring weekend for South African sport, marked by two outstanding international victories that showcase the talent, resilience, and determination of our athletes on the global stage, with wins at both the Ice... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Western Cape Treasury on RMB’s launch of Africa’s first nature-linked outcomes-based bond | Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, alongside Deidre Baartman, Minister of Finance, applauded Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) for recently launching the Cape Water Nature-Linke... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | MEC Isaac Sileku on Easter road safety operations | As the Easter long weekend approaches, Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku today (2 April 2026) visited road safety operations at the N1 Huguenot Toll Plaza and in Philippi to see how traffic law enforcement agencies are working to ... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility on 29 arrested during Easter road safety enforcement | Provincial Traffic Services have intensified Easter road safety operations across major routes in the Western Cape, adopting a high-visibility, zero-tolerance approach to remove unsafe drivers and vehicles from the roads.
Over the past 48 h... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | MEC Isaac Sileku on Western Cape recording 14% drop in Easter road fatalities | The Western Cape Government has recorded a 14% drop in road traffic deaths over the 2026 Easter period, thanks to increased visible traffic policing and stricter enforcement.
Traffic officers had a busy week, stopping and checking 44 555 ve... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility on road safety and compliance during Easter peak season | As the busy Easter period continues, the Western Cape Mobility Department thanks transport operators and motorists for helping keep roads safe and ensuring compliance across the province.
The Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) reports that ... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility on 51 arrested for driving under the influence | Provincial Traffic Services stepped up road safety operations across the province over the past week, resulting in 51 arrests for driving under the influence (DUI). These operations, which coincided with end-of-month traffic and the lead-up... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility on train usage for Bafana Bafana game | As the DHL Cape Town Stadium gets ready to host the Bafana Bafana international friendly against Panama on 31 March 2026, Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku is encouraging thousands of fans to leave their cars at home and take the ... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde on decisive action over fuel supply challenges | Premier Alan Winde has written to the Presidency and office of the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources to raise his deep concern over what appears to be the increased hoarding of fuel stock by some suppliers.
“This is unethical. I i... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility launches road safety plan ahead of the Easter travel peak | Earlier today, 27 March, the Western Cape Government launched its 2026 Easter road safety plan. The plan focuses on keeping residents and visitors safe by putting more officers on the roads, using advanced traffic-monitoring technology, and... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility launches taxi driver registration campaign | The Western Cape Mobility Department today (25 March 2026) launched a landmark initiative to register minibus taxi drivers across the province, starting with a successful pilot at the Mitchells Plain Main Taxi Rank. For the first time, the ... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Western Cape Office of the Premier on Joint Operations Centre | Fuel Supply Secured for March and April
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) has reassured Premier Alan Winde and the provincial Joint Operations Centre (JOC) that despite concerns there is currently sufficient fuel availa... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | MEC David Maynier: Western Cape Education Prov Budget Vote 2026/27 | We have a vision of delivering quality education for every learner, in every classroom, in every school in the Western Cape.
Delivering quality education means setting higher standards, and pushing harder to meet them.
Because quality educa... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer on 2026 budget priorities | The Western Cape’s economic and agricultural landscape is set for a significant boost following the tabling of Vote 11: Agriculture and Vote 12: Economic Development and Tourism in the Western Cape Provincial Legislature today by Western Ca... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility on Provincial Traffic Services operations | Provincial Traffic Services stepped up road safety checks across the Western Cape from 16 to 22 March 2026, arresting 88 drivers. The week included a serious incident when a provincial traffic officer was allegedly assaulted by a driver.
On... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Western Cape on response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease as more vaccine doses arrive | The Western Cape’s coordinated Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) response plan has been further bolstered with the arrival of 8,000 more vaccine doses in the province.
This will supplement the 100,000 doses the province received last week, bring... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Western Cape Education on winners of school library competition | This morning I visited Watsonia Primary School in Kraaifontein to celebrate the start of South African Library Week and highlight the importance of building a strong foundation of reading during a child’s school years.
We also announced the... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Western Cape Office of the Premier on provincial Cabinet meeting outcomes | On Wednesday, 11 March 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet.
Cabinet received a briefing from senior management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape on national plans to... |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Western Cape Provincial Government on Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination roll-out | A total of 100,000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine arrived at Cape Town International Airport last night, strengthening the Western Cape Government’s efforts to combat the disease in the province.
The vaccines will be distribu... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Western Cape Education on learners honouring injured principal with finisher’s medal at Cape Town Cycle Tour | Five learners from Breede Valley School of Skills and their principal took part in the Cape Town Cycle Tour — a journey that ultimately became a testament to courage and resilience.
In preparation for the race, the team faced numerous chall... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer on launch of provincial LED academy and first municipal chapter in Swartland | Western Cape Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, yesterday officially launched the Provincial Local Economic Development (LED) Academy, together with its first municipal chapter hosted by Swartland Municipality.
The la... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer condemns brutal attacks and reaffirms call for stronger rural safety measures | Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has strongly condemned the recent surge in violent attacks targeting farmers, agri workers, and rural communities across the province. This follows two s... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Western Cape Education celebrates Zaywin Gillion from Hawston Primary School as the 2025 Story Stars winner | Zaywin Gillion - Hawston Primary School: “Felix and Felicity and The Crystal of Light”
On Friday, 6 March 2026, I had the pleasure of visiting Hawston Primary School to announce the winners of the 2025 Story Stars creative writing competiti... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | MEC Ivan Meyer condemns attack on farmer and raises alarm over impact of rural crime | Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has expressed deep concern following the violent attack on farmer Mr Hugo Louw, which occurred on the R365 near the farm Waa Drift earlier this week.
Acc... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility welcomes High Court interdict to protect resident safety in Atlantis | The Western Cape Government welcomes the High Court interdict granted today (6 March) against several taxi associations and individuals, aimed at preventing transport-related intimidation and illegal operations affecting residents in Atlant... |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility hosts Motorcycle Road Safety Awareness Programme, 8 Mar | The Western Cape Mobility Department will host a Motorcycle Road Safety Awareness Programme this Sunday, 8 March, at Gene Louw Traffic College, Brackenfell.
The initiative follows a concerning increase in motorcycle-related incidents during... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Western Cape Government condemns minibus taxi violence in Atlantis | The Western Cape Government strongly condemns the minibus taxi‑related violence in Atlantis that has tragically resulted in the deaths of a taxi operator and a 14‑year‑old learner on 25 February 2026. The incident also left two other learne... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Western Cape Education on stern judgment against Wesley Neumann | The Labour Court has put the best interests of the learners of Heathfield High School first, and dismissed Wesley Neumann’s application to return to the school as principal pending further Court proceedings.
We have filed an application for... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | MEC Isaac Sileku welcomes reopening of Kapteinsklip passenger rail line | Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, has welcomed the reopening of the Kapteinsklip passenger rail line in Mitchells Plain by PRASA, describing it as an important step in rebuilding the province’s public transport network and re... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility releases first findings of Overberg Rail Business Case | On Friday, 20 February 2026, the Western Cape Government released the first findings of the Overberg Rail Business Case, following a high-level stakeholder feedback session held in Bredasdorp.
The report outlines a strategic roadmap to tran... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Western Cape Mobility on showcasing tech-driven transport solutions in George | This morning, Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku, accompanied by senior officials from the Department and George Local Municipality, visited the George Integrated Transport Hub to see how innovative technology is transforming the t... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Western Cape Province on 3.4% decrease in murder rate | The latest quarterly crime statistics for the Western Cape once again show what is needed to meaningfully reduce violent crime in the province: a complete reform of South Africa’s policing system and proper funding for law enforcement agenc... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Western Provincial Government on Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination drive | Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, have stated that the roll out of doses of vaccines to combat the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the province will be sca... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde on meeting with Western Cape Provincial Safety Council | Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety Council on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, to receive progress updates and drive stronger coordination between the provincial government and key safety stakeholders in ... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | MEC David Maynier on progress at Heathfield High School | We have filed our answering affidavit responding to the latest court application by Wesley Neumann.
We raise the following concerns in our submission:
The period leading up to Wesley Neumann’s departure from Heathfield High School was chara... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | MEC Isaac Sileku on Getting You to Work programme | The Western Cape Government’s Getting YOU to Work programme is helping more jobseekers than ever connect to employment opportunities across the metropolitan area. By allowing residents to register directly for transport support through http... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Premier Alan Winde on expectations for 2026 State of Nation Address | Premier Alan Winde calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to put safety, economic growth, and job creation at the centre of his 2026 State of the Nation Address.
“The President must be clear, decisive, and uncompromising in prioritising growth,... |