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Two fatalities on Western Cape roads

10 July 2017

Two people, including a 6-year-old girl, lost their lives over the weekend, according to a preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services. Read More

Barn Khayelitsha trains close to 1000 residents; boosts local tech start-ups

9 July 2017

Over 900 people in Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain have completed training courses at the Barn Khayelitsha. Read More

Health team go back to Avian Park

7 July 2017

A few weeks ago one of our health teams who were vaccinating kids in Avian Park were forced to leave the area in a hurry due to gang violence.  Read More

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato hosts Youth Dialogue in Beaufort West

7 July 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato hosts Youth Dialogue in Beaufort West Read More

Innovative Western Cape residents in the spotlight

6 July 2017

Today, Alan Winde’s month-long programme focusing on innovation continues at the Barn Khayelitsha. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais opens SA Society of Archivists (SASA) Conference

6 July 2017

On 5 July 2017, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais opened the annual two-day South African Society of Archivists (SASA) Read More

Premier Zille Announces Garden Route Rebuild Initiative

6 July 2017

Premier Zille Announces Garden Route Rebuild Initiative Read More

Over 10 000 learners attending WCED Winter Schools during the holiday period

6 July 2017

Every school holiday period, one of my biggest concerns is for those learners whose parents work full time and who are left unsupervised at home. Read More

Reports on Proposed Commission Inaccurate

6 July 2017

Reports on Proposed Commission Inaccurate Read More

WCED equips teachers to offer crucial technical skills education

5 July 2017

To improve our educators' teaching and leadership skills, the WCED is hosting a number of seminars, conferences and workshops this holiday period at the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute (CTLI) and other venues. Read More

18 000 visits recorded at Elsies River ICAN centre

5 July 2017

About 18 000 visits have been recorded at the ICAN centre in Elsies River, a multi-million rand government investment seeking to equip residents with digital skills. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais Officially Opens 2017 SA Society Of Archivists Conference

5 July 2017

WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS 2017 SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIETY OF ARCHIVISTS CONFERENCE 5 JULY 2017   Good morning, goeiemôre, molweni nonke, Read More

Olympic fun at Bokmakierie Holiday Programme

5 July 2017

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted an Olympic School Holiday Programme at Bokmakierie Primary School in Athlone on 4 July 2017. Read More

Talented young chefs in cooking challenge at Ministry First Thursday

5 July 2017

The Western Cape’s talented young chefs-in-training will challenge each other to a cook-off at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities this First Thursday. Read More

Media Alert: SA Society of Archivists Conference To Be Opened By Minister Marais

4 July 2017

MEDIA ALERT: SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIETY OF ARCHIVISTS CONFERENCE TO BE OPENED BY MINISTER MARAIS   Read More

Cabinet Approves Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Bill

4 July 2017

I am pleased to announce that the Western Cape Cabinet has approved the submission of the Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Bill. The Bill will now proceed to the Legislature following Cabinet's approval last week.   Read More

Speech of Minister Anroux Marais at Municipal Sport Facilities Cheque Handover

4 July 2017

WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS MUNICIPAL SPORT FACILITIES CHEQUE HAND OVER 4 JULY 2017   Good day, goeiedag, molweni nonke, Read More

DCAS hands over funding for quality sport facilities in communities

4 July 2017

On 4 July 2017, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais handed over ceremonial cheques to the value of R1 471 000 to the Mayors of the Breede Valley, Mossel Bay and Overstrand Municipalities for quality sport fac Read More

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Schäfer to visit Technical Teacher Training Programme

4 July 2017

Tomorrow, 5th July 2017, Minister Debbie Schäfer will be visiting Bellville Technical High School where over 200 teachers are taking part in Grade 12 CAPS Technical teacher training. Read More

Random breath testing another weapon in fight against drink driving

3 July 2017

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

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