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Whole of society approach ensure Western Cape citizens receive adequate services

22 October 2023

On Friday 20 October, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers joined the Deputy Mayor of Langebaan Charmaine Laubscher at the unveiling Read More

Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units operations

20 October 2023

The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9, inclusive of the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, continues to make inroads against crime in their respective areas. Read More

"Mental wellness begins in childhood": Nurse encourages mental wellness for all

20 October 2023

"Mental wellness begins in childhood": Nurse encourages mental wellness for young and old Read More

Breast cancer survivors share stories of hope and ways to cope

20 October 2023

Ten years ago, Bishop Lavis resident Trini Arries was diagnosed with breast cancer. Three months after her breast cancer diagnosis, Trini received another health update and was diagnosed with stage three pancreatic cancer. Read More

Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting

19 October 2023

Media Release: Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting Yesterday, 18 October, Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Crime Read More

#ClassOf2023: Cheating in the matric exams is simply not worth it!

19 October 2023

As we count down the final days to the start of the 2023 matric exams, we wish to issue a stern warning to candidates regarding cheating and bringing notes or cellphones into their exam sittings. Read More

GSH and RCWMCH reach major milestone with 50th kidney transplant

19 October 2023

Groote Schuur Hospital and Red Cross Children’s Hospital reach major milestone with 50th kidney transplant Read More

Premier’s 27th Energy Digicon looks at the growing importance of wind energy

19 October 2023

Media Release: Premier’s 27th Energy Digicon looks at the growing importance of wind in Western Cape and South Africa’s energy mix Read More

Premier, Mobility Minister launch Junior Traffic Training Centre in Paarl

19 October 2023

Today, Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, and Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, officially launched a new Junior Traffic Training Centre at Nederburg Primary School in Paarl, in partnership with the Drakenstein Municipality. 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

Western Cape EMS build strong relationships with communities, in support of life

18 October 2023

Providing emergency medical services to residents in need of help at the proper time while building good relations with communities is a high priority to the Western Cape’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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