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102 patients able to regain their vision after cataract surgery

31 October 2023

During the week of 16 to 20 October 2023, a team of health care workers from the Belgium organisation, Smile and See Foundation, performed 102 cataract surgeries at the Vrendendal Hospital Eye Care Centre. Read More

GI registration of Karoo Lamb - promise of financial and reputational benefits

30 October 2023

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the decision by the Registrar to include ‘Karoo Lamb / Karoo Lam’ as a Geographical Indication (‘GI’) in the South African register established under the Regulations for the... Read More

Western Cape Government and Hisense partner for new Tevolution Museum

30 October 2023

On Monday, 30 October 2023, the Western Cape Government signed a Letter of Intent with Hisense South Africa for the establishment of a Tevolution Museum in Cape Town.     Read More

Minister Simmers and Mayor Rabie visit Hemel-en-Aarde restoration site

30 October 2023

The restoration of Hemel-en-Aarde is well underway as Minister Simmers and Mayor Rabie visit the site. Read More

MEC Fernandez urges parents to keep an eye on children this summer

30 October 2023

Summer is around the corner, and with it comes the spirit of joviality, but the season also calls for caution on various fronts. Read More

Minister Marais congratulates Springboks on spectacular World Cup win

29 October 2023

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has congratulated the Springboks on their spectacular single point victory over New Zealand in the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Read More

Minister Maynier’s message to the #ClassOf2023 and matric teachers

29 October 2023

The 2023 matric exams begin tomorrow, which will be the culmination of the hard work our matrics and their teachers have put in to prepare for the exams. To our matric #ClassOf2023, We wish you the very best for the matric exams! Read More

Minister Marais wishes Springboks well ahead of Rugby World Cup final

27 October 2023

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has extended her best wishes to the Springbok rugby team ahead of the World Cup final against New Zealand. Read More

Western Cape welcomes the conviction and sentencing of Bonnievale four

27 October 2023

Following the conviction and sentencing of four  suspects for the 2019 brutal murder of farmer Tool Wessels and the attempted murder of his wife on their farm in Bonnievale, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Ivan Meyer said, “This guilty ... Read More

Western Cape Minister of Education David Maynier, and Wesgro unveil Edu Invest

26 October 2023

Public-Private Partnership initiative aims to attract investment into education and establish the Western Cape as an innovation powerhouse. Read More

Operational successes for Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay

26 October 2023

Operational successes for Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units  Read More

Premier's 28th Energy Digicon looks at virtual electricity wheeling

26 October 2023

Media Release: Power to the people: virtual electricity wheeling to further open up South Africa’s energy market Read More

Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health

26 October 2023

Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health and wellbeing for residents Read More

WC teacher announced as a Top 10 finalist for the 2023 Global Teacher Prize!

25 October 2023

In an announcement by actor Stephen Fry in Paris, France, this afternoon, Dr Mariëtte Wheeler, a Life Sciences teacher at Protea Heights Academy, was nominated as one of the Top 10 finalists for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize! Read More

WC Government provides update on road closures and repairs following flooding

25 October 2023

Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government provides update on road closures and repairs to road infrastructure damaged in Heritage weekend storms Read More

Premier’s 28th Energy Digicon looks at Eskom’s wheeling framework

25 October 2023

Media Alert: Premier’s 28th Energy Digicon looks at Eskom’s wheeling framework Electricity wheeling is gradually becoming more integral to South Africa’s efforts to end loadshedding. Read More

Minister Simmers issues title deeds to Hope Cape Town

25 October 2023

Western Cape Department of Infrastructure and Hope Cape Town’s journey comes full circle with title deed handover and book donation Read More

WCG launches electricity wheeling toolkit for municipalities

24 October 2023

The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers and the Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities Mireille Wenger launched the Western Cape Govern Read More

Western Cape Government is doing all it can to help young people find jobs

24 October 2023

Media Release: The Western Cape Government is doing all it can to help young people find jobs Read More

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