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Schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be closed on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, and Thursday, 4 June 2026

2 June 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and...

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Western Cape Government scoops two accolades at 2026 Western Cape Economy Innovation Awards

On Monday, 1 June 2026, the Western Cape Government’s commitment to innovation as a key driver of economic growth and job creation was...

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Western Cape Government monitoring steady 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...

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Minister Sileku welcomes Codeta’s cashless payment pilot

Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, attended the launch today of Codeta’s new cashless payment system in Khayelitsha...

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Premier 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...

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On-time admissions outcomes available from 28 May 2026

26 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The outcomes of on-time admissions applications for...

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Update on recovery operations following severe weather; Premier appeals for patience

Numerous Western Cape Government departments, municipalities and other stakeholders continue to conduct mop-up and recovery operations...

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Western Cape Cabinet welcomes disaster classification for severe weather impact

On 20 May 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet, where the devastating impact of the recent...

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Minister Sileku thanks traffic officers for keeping Western Cape roads safe during severe weather

Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, has thanked the province’s traffic officers for their dedication and hard work during the...

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Western Cape Mobility Department welcomes decline in licensing fraud

The Western Cape Mobility Department has welcomed a recent report from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) confirming a...

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