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Premier celebrates women in business

9 August 2024

To mark Women’s Month, Premier Alan Winde this week visited several businesses owned and managed by women in the south of Cape Town. Read More

Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting

8 August 2024

A regular meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet was held yesterday, 7 August 2024. The following matters were discussed: Financial sustainability of provincial government Read More

Minister Marais issues Watching Brief after foiled Khayelitsha heist

8 August 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has instructed the Court Watching Brief Unit within the department to monitor the court case of five people arrested in Khayelitsha on Monday night. Read More

Minister Bredell Commends Swift Response to Malmesbury Flooding Incident

8 August 2024

Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning, extends his gratitude to the West Coast Disaster Management Centre and Swartland Municipality for their prompt and effective response to this morning’s... Read More

Housing handover in Wolwedans concludes Ministerial visit to the Garden Route

7 August 2024

Provincial Minister of Infrastructure concludes visits to the Garden Route district with a housing handover to displaced Wolwedans residents Read More

Premier & Minister praise Western Cape SAPS for intelligence-driven operation

6 August 2024

Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais have welcomed the swift action by South African Police Service (SAPS) members in an intelligence-driven operation in Khayelitsha that prevented a plan Read More

Grabouw GBV ambassadors ready to make a positive difference

6 August 2024

On 06 August 2024, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador model in Grabouw. This is the third model of its kind in the province, as part of the Department’s commitment to... Read More

World Heritage Site activation celebrates Cradle of Human Culture

5 August 2024

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport 5 August 2024   World Heritage Site activation celebrates Cradle of Human Culture   Read More

Closing the Gap: Breast milk has a positive effect on your child

5 August 2024

Breastfeeding has long-term benefits for your baby, lasting right into adulthood. The longer you breastfeed, the longer the protection lasts and the greater the benefits. Breastfeeding takes centre stage annually between 1 and 7 August, during World... Read More

Western Cape learner chosen as the top SEAmester student for 2024!

4 August 2024

On Sunday, 28 July 2024, I had the privilege of meeting two outstanding Western Cape Grade 12 learners, Aimeè Stollie and Akhona Zondo, on board the SA Agulhas II. Read More

Premier’s reply to the debate on his Opening Address

2 August 2024

Yesterday, 1 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde replied to the debate on his Opening Address at the first session of the 7th Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP). Below is a summary of the salient points of the Premier’s reply: Read More

WC to host World Heritage Site celebration for Cradle of Human Culture

2 August 2024

On Sunday, 4 August 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, will host an activation ceremony to celebrate the successful inscription as a World Heritage Site of two rock shelters in the... Read More

Don’t wait! Grade R and transfer applications for 2025 open today!

1 August 2024

Parents who wish to apply for Grade R or a school transfer for the 2025 school year can do so from today, 1 August 2024. The on-time application window closes on 16 August 2024. Grade R applications Read More

Handover of 184 title deeds to beneficiaries in Malmesbury

1 August 2024

Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will hand over 184 title deeds to beneficiaries in Malmesbury Read More