Media release

Announcement on extraordinary measures in the minibus-taxi industry

Statement by Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku Good afternoon members of the media, colleagues, and fellow residents. Following...

The ongoing taxi violence in the Western Cape has resulted in the loss of lives and placed the safety of commuters and communities at risk...

Under the 2025 national theme, “Reimagine Our Heritage Institutions for a New Era,” the Western Cape Government proudly celebrates Heritage...

11 September 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We are just 40 days away from the start of the...

International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on 8 September to highlight the importance of high literacy rates in society. The...

The Western Cape Government (WCG) notes with great concern that the National Department of Sports, Culture and Art continues to withdraw...

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...