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1000th patient can hear thanks to cochlear implant surgery at Tygerberg Hospital

3 October 2023

Athule Mgodeli (27), who has been deaf for many years of his life, became the 1 000th individual treated with cochlear implants by Tygerberg Hospital on 29 September 2023. The hospital is one of the largest tertiary health facilities in the country... Read More

Minister Marais launches Lights On After School

3 October 2023

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is proud to announce the launch of October as "Lights On After School Month”. Read More

DSD and partners unpack the National Drug Master Plan

3 October 2023

Today, 3 October 2023, the Provincial Department of Social Development in partnership with the Central Drug Authority, Provincial Substance Abuse Forum and Local Drug Action Committees met to unpack the National Drug Master Plan 2019 – 2024 (NDMP). Read More

iKaya Primary School now energy resilient thanks to partnership

3 October 2023

On Wednesday, 27 September 2023, I visited iKaya Primary School in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, for the commissioning of their new solar system that will keep the lights on during loadshedding. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais congratulates Hamiltons and UCT rugby clubs

3 October 2023

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has congratulated Hamiltons Rugby Club and the University of Cape Town Rugby Club on bringing two global trophies back to the Western Cape last week and maki Read More

PanSALB International Translation Day event

2 October 2023

In partnership with the City of Cape Town, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) commemorated International Translation Day on 29 September 2023. Read More

Western Cape launches innovative ECOS System

2 October 2023

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Services recently launched its innovative Export Certificate Office System (ECOS). The launch coincided with the Western Cape’s inaugural Veterinary Week, which focused on state veterinary... Read More

Premier visits disaster-hit Breede Valley

2 October 2023

Media Release: Premier visits disaster-hit Breede Valley to assess damage and relief efforts Read More

Celebrating International Day for Older Persons

1 October 2023

As we celebrate International Day for Older Persons on Sunday, 1 October, Western Cape Minister of Social Development calls on citizens to create environments where elderly residents can thrive, be safe, and be respected. Read More

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