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Former Blitzboks coach Norman Mbiko remembered as a trailblazer for rugby and transformation

Western Cape Government Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has paid tribute to the late Norman Mbiko, hailing him as...

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Easter Weekend road deaths decline in Western Cape, but safety plea continues

The Western Cape Government is encouraged by the slight decline in road-related fatalities over the 2025 Easter weekend, but continues to...

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New Provincial Roads Model to improve and accelerate delivery in the Western Cape

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers This week, Western Cape Government Minister of Infrastructure...

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Partnership in action: Minister Simmers joins sod-turning of privately developed affordable housing project in Bellville

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers On Thursday, 17 April 2025, Western Cape Minister of...

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183 Arrested for drunk driving as Western Cape braces for Easter traffic surge

As the Easter weekend approaches, the Western Cape Government is urging all road users to exercise caution, remain vigilant, and take...

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Outcomes of second Infrastructure Ministerial Committee meeting

On Wednesday, 16 April 2025, Western Cape Minister of infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, chaired the second meeting of the Western Cape...

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Don’t wait! Record number of applications received for 2026

17 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in...

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Premier’s Council on Skills looks at impact of artificial intelligence on job creation

On Tuesday, 15 April 2025, Premier Alan Winde chaired the first Premier’s Council on Skills (PCS) of 2025. The PCS looked at the impact of...

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Minister Marais welcomes arrest of a suspect in connection with Wynberg court shooting

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect in connection with a...

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Don’t wait! On-time admissions close tomorrow

14 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in...

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Nominations for the 2025 National Teaching Awards are open!

13 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Nominations for the 2025 National Teaching Awards...

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Premier receives update on SAPS investigation into George building collapse disaster

On Friday, 11 April 2025, Premier Alan Winde met with Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General, Thembisile Patekile, to receive...

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