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2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards: Department calls for applications

26 June 2017

As we continue our Youth Month commemorations, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is officially opening applications for the 2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards. Read More

Latest attacks on Cape public transport a violation of commuter rights

26 June 2017

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

Four fatalities on Western Cape roads

26 June 2017

Four fatalities were reported on the province’s roads over the weekend, according to a preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services. Read More

Graduation ceremony at Gene Louw Traffic College

26 June 2017

On 23 June 2017 Gene Louw Traffic College said goodbye to 20 traffic officer learners who received their Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement and are now authorised traffic o Read More

Zumba Youth Fitness Expo hosted by Ministers Fritz & Mbombo

26 June 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development today held a Zumba Youth Fitness Expo in Elsies River. The event was to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, and formed part of our ongoing Youth Month commemorations, Read More

Minister to host Youth Cultural Evening to celebrate youth month

26 June 2017

Tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will host an evening of fun and entertainment, as 100 young people from across the province will meet to display their talents in art, music, dance and theatre. Read More

2017 Youth Month: final week planner

25 June 2017

MEDIA ALERT: 2017 Youth Month: final week planner The Western Cape Department of Social Development will conclude Youth Month commemorations next week with a series of events celebrating young people. Read More

Minister Grant to attend graduation ceremony of new traffic officers

23 June 2017

Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works will attend the graduation ceremony of 20 new traffic officers that were trained at the Gene Louw T Read More

Oral History Initiative rolls out in Laingsburg

23 June 2017

The Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), Anroux Marais officiated the launch of the Read More

Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards 2017

23 June 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to recognise outstanding organisations and individuals who have contributed towards youth excellence and best practicie in their fields. Read More

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato hosts Youth Dialogue in Wesbank

23 June 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato hosts Youth Dialogue in Wesbank   Read More

Western Cape Government Health launch Youth Friendly Services

23 June 2017

Eight Western Cape Government Healthcare facilities in the Klipfontein and Mitchells Plain area will officially launch Adolescent Youth Friendly Services (AYFS) in the next three months. This service forms part of the 81 million rand Global Fund... Read More

Twenty traffic officers graduate from Gene Louw Traffic College

23 June 2017

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

Youth Month: Department launches Youth Café mobi-site

22 June 2017

As part of our continuing Youth Month commemorations, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is proud to officially launch the Youth Café mobi-site. Read More

Premier Zille Welcomes Best Clean Audits in SA

22 June 2017

Premier Zille Welcomes Best Clean Audits in SA Read More

Minister Madikizela Launches Multimillion Rand Housing Project in Eersterivier

22 June 2017

On Wednesday, 21 June 2017, Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela launched the multimillion Rand Forest Village Housing Project in Eersterivier with a sod turning ceremony. The event was marked with much elation from community members, contractors and... Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

22 June 2017

WC Water Update – Dams levels increase slightly  The average water level for dams across the Western Cape has increased by around 2% on average over the past week and around 4% over the past two weeks. Read More

Statement by Minister Plato-Villiersdorp drug bust – full investigation needed

22 June 2017

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Villiersdorp drug bust – full investigation needed to apprehend all involved Date: 22 June 2017 Release: Immediate Read More

MEDIA ALERT:MEC Plato join Liquor Authority on alcohol awareness drive-Atlantis

22 June 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato join Liquor Authority on alcohol awareness drive in Atlantis Read More

EPWP’s Siyenyuka Programme celebrates success

22 June 2017

On Thursday, 22 June 2017, 32 trainees graduated from the Siyenyuka Contractor Development Programme (CDP) at a ceremony in Paarl. Read More

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