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Don’t Wait! “Double parkers” to confirm school of choice

30 May 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department Starting today, parents...

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Power to the IPPs: Private sector stepping up in securing Western Cape’s energy future

Independent power producers (IPPs) have been instrumental in adding more megawatts to South Africa and the Western Cape’s power grids...

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Don’t wait! Outcomes of on-time admissions applications will be available from tomorrow

29 May 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Parents who applied for a place in Grade R, 1 or 8 for...

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Equipping our youth with the skills they need to thrive: Premier urges business leaders to step up at YearBeyond Youth Futures CEO Dialogue

The YearBeyond programme, a collaborative initiative involving the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, successfully...

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Economic growth, jobs and potential: Western Cape celebrates Africa Day 2025

Sunday 25 May 2025, marks Africa Day, an annual occasion where we commemorate the founding of the Organization of African Unity – now the...

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CDWP Policy roadshow draws strong attendance in Cape Winelands District

Today, the Department of Public Service and Administration, in collaboration with the Community Development Workers Programme (CDWP) in the...

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Don’t wait! Check your admissions login and contact details

22 May 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in...

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National Budget 2025: Western Cape Government welcomes additional funding allocated to provinces for health and education

The Western Cape Government (WCG) cautiously welcomes the tabling of the Budget by Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana and in particular...

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Celebrating International Museum Day

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, joins the global community in celebrating International Museum Day...

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Premier chairs special Premier’s Coordinating Forum to provide clarity on Western Cape budget process

Premier Alan Winde chaired a special Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, to provide clarity to the province’s...

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