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The power of wind: wind energy in focus at Premier Winde’s 27th Energy Digicon

18 October 2023

Media Alert: The power of wind: wind energy in focus at Premier Winde’s 27th Energy Digicon Read More

Young men can now submit applications for Chrysalis

18 October 2023

Young men between the ages of 18–25 years-old are encouraged to immediately submit their applications for the new intake at the Chrysalis Academy. This is a lifechanging opportunity that our young men across the Western Cape should not miss. Read More

Latest Road Closures

18 October 2023

Due to heavy rainfall at the end of September, residents in the Western Cape are cautioned to take note of road closures. The following roads have been closed:  Read More

Premier Alan Winde & Minister Simmers visit McGregor bridge access road

17 October 2023

Joint Media Release: Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Minister Simmers visit McGregor bridge access road ahead of its re-opening Read More

Home-based rehabilitation helped Aunty Milli’s mental health and stroke recovery

17 October 2023

Mildred Swanepoel (69) also known as “Aunty Milli” from New Woodlands, Mitchells Plain loved baking for her family and her community. Unfortunately, Aunty Milli succumbed to a stroke on 3 August 2022 which severely weakened the right side of her... Read More

Two-way passengers through the CTIA international terminal increase by 64%

16 October 2023

Two-way passengers through the Cape Town International Airport’s (CTIA) international terminal remained strong between January and August 2023, reaching more than 1.7 million passengers in the year to date, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 107% and g Read More

Western Cape celebrates World Food Day - Water is Food, Water is Life

16 October 2023

WESTERN CAPE CELEBRATES WORLD FOOD DAY – WATER IS FOOD, WATER IS LIFE, LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND Read More

WCED learners to represent SA in the African Spelling Bee

16 October 2023

The Western Cape Provincial African Spelling Bee winners participated in the National Preliminaries at Sun City, in the Northwest Province from 9 – 12 October 2023. Read More

Media accreditation: Western Cape Sports Awards

16 October 2023

The annual Western Cape Provincial Sports Awards is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 21 October 2023, at the Cape Sun Hotel, Strand Street, Cape Town. Read More

Premier’s 26th Energy Digicon looks at mobile telecom industry

14 October 2023

Media Release: Premier’s 26th Energy Digicon looks at how mobile telecommunications industry stays connected during energy crisis Read More

H7 HPAI detected in George, Western Cape

13 October 2023

Following the recent detection of the H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo provinces, Western Cape poultry owners are continuously encouraged to be proactive in the prevention of the spread... Read More

Premier welcomes Saldanha Bay energy tender

13 October 2023

Media Release: Premier welcomes Saldanha Bay energy tender Read More

Premier & Minister Marais laud YearBeyond programme as careers fairs take off

13 October 2023

Joint Media Release: Premier & Minister Marais laud YearBeyond programme as careers fairs take off Read More

DSD presents 2022/23 Annual Report

13 October 2023

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) presented its 2022/23 Annual Report to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on Friday, detailing how DSD spent their R2.356 billion budget to improve the lives of vulnerable citizens. Read More

Department committed to improving quality of life of palliative care patients

12 October 2023

Department committed to improving the quality of life of palliative care patients and families    Read More

Review of licence conditions

12 October 2023

Minister Mackenzie to meet with Minibus Taxi Industry on Review of Operating Licence Conditions Read More

Helping communities make better choices this National Nutrition Week

12 October 2023

As the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness commemorates National Nutrition Week from 9 to 15 October 2023, the message is that healthy eating is a key component of a healthy lifestyle and community. Read More

Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety achieves 15th Clean Audit

12 October 2023

The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety (POCS) strives for service excellence and received their 15th consecutive clean audit outcome.  Read More

DSD supports over 130 000 girls with Sanitary Dignity Project

11 October 2023

As we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to promote the wellbeing and dignity of girls across the province through its Sanitary Dignity Project. Read More

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