News and Media Agriculture Port inefficiencies cost apple and pear farmers R26 000 per hectare “While we recognise that the Port of Cape Town (PoCT) management is implementing a terminal turn-around strategy and welcome the acquisition... Read more Media release Western Cape Provincial Vets week highlights the importance of veterinary services and promotes biosecurity Saturday, 5 October 2024, marked the successful conclusion of another impactful Western Cape Provincial Vet’s Week, a testament to the... Read more Agriculture Western Cape donates 8 608 trees to restore ecological infrastructure and mitigate future flood damage On Monday, 16 September, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape... Read more Agriculture WC Agriculture and Case IH sign agreement to boost research and precision farming The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Agreement with CASE IH, an agricultural machinery... Read more News Heinz Park GBV ambassadors ready to be positive change agents On 17 September 2024, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador programme... Read more News MEC Londt meets with SASSA Western Cape We are continuing to foster a positive working relationship with the provincial management of the South African Social Security Agency... Read more Agriculture National GDP growth indicate improving economic conditions in the WC economy “The growth observed in 7 out of 10 national sectors, particularly in finance, energy, and construction, is encouraging and suggests the... Read more News Public Service Month: Are we doing enough for those who serve us? During September, we observe Public Service Month, when we recognise the important role government employees play in delivering services to... Read more News Reminder about the closing date for NPO funding proposals The Western Cape Department of Social Development would like to remind NPOs and organisations to submit funding proposals for residential... Read more Agriculture Minister addresses French and German business chambers On 26 August 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, addressed the German and... Read more News Overstrand municipality takes a stand against human trafficking On 26 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, joined Overstrand Municipality Mayor Annelie Rabie and NGO A21... Read more Agriculture Climate change mitigation initiatives ensure food security and create job opportunities “Climate change is real and severely impacts the agricultural sector,” said Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic... Read more Load More
