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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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MEC Londt meets with SASSA Western Cape

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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