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Western Cape on track towards energy and water security: Premier provides update on Western Cape Government energy and water resilience interventions

On Wednesday, 12 March 2025, Premier Alan Winde hosted a digicon where he gave an update on the progress the Western Cape Government has...

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59 New peace officers employed at three municipalities

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, welcomes the graduation and employment of 59 new Peace...

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Western Cape celebrates sporting excellence at the 17th annual Sport Legends Awards

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) today honoured 26 extraordinary individuals at the 17th edition of the...

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VAT increases are a betrayal of hardworking Western Cape residents

The decision to increase Value-Added Tax (VAT) by 1 percentage point, over the next two financial years is a betrayal of the hardworking...

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Premier renews MoU between Western Cape and French region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

On Monday, 10 March 2025, Premier Alan Winde signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Western Cape Government and the...

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World Kidney Day – Canadian Blood Service gifts organ donation education programme

To mark World Kidney Day on 13 March 2025, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is excited to announce the launch of the...

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Western Cape smoke alarm initiative keeps Langeberg residents safe

The Western Cape Government’s smoke alarm initiative received another boost with recent handovers of 1316 smoke alarms for the Langeberg...

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Suppliers must update details on Central Supplier Database to stay active

The Department of Infrastructure is requesting all suppliers to update important address details on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) by...

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Department of Local Government hosts Shared Services Summit to address municipal challenges

Today, the Department of Local Government (DLG) hosted an important Shared Services Summit at The Capetonian Hotel. The event brought...

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Don’t wait! Grade R, 1 and 8 admissions open tomorrow

Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Don’t wait! The on-time admissions applications window for learners...

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A sad day for South African theatre as we mourn the passing of Athol Fugard

The Western Cape Government is saddened to hear the news of the passing of legendary playwright Athol Fugard. Fugard published more than 30...

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Western Cape Municipalities urged to step up to boost economy at first Premier’s Coordinating Forum of 2025

On Wednesday, 5 March 2025, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF), held in Stellenbosch. It was the...

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