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Minister Bredell and Minister Baartman applaud RMB’s launch of Africa’s first Nature-Linked Outcomes-Based Bond

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, alongside Deidre Baartman...

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Western Cape receives 50 000 more Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine doses boosting response to outbreak

Premier Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer have welcomed the arrival of 50...

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Work-based opportunity in George

The Department of Infrastructure invites suitably qualified applicants residing within the Garden Route, George Municipality to apply for a...

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33 arrested for driving under the influence as enforcement remains high after Easter period

Provincial Traffic Services maintained high visibility on Western Cape roads over the past week (7-12 April), resulting in 51 arrests for...

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Premier encouraged by Athlone’s thriving and resilient business and NGO communities

Premier Alan Winde paid a visit to Athlone, Cape Town this week to meet residents and organisations that are helping their communities in...

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Blasting on the N9 between George and Oudtshoorn

Notice of blasting activities on a section of the N9 (5KM) between George and Oudtshoorn 16 and 22 April 2026 As part of the construction...

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Western Cape Government acts with urgency in R22 million fodder support for livestock farmers

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has approved R22 million in risk reduction relief to provide fodder support to livestock...

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Western Cape calls for urgent coordination and system strengthening following National Schools Athletics challenges

The Western Cape Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport has raised concern regarding the recent developments affecting the 2026...

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Western Cape records 14% drop in Easter road fatalities as visible policing and enforcement improves road safety

The Western Cape Government has recorded a 14% drop in road traffic deaths over the 2026 Easter period, thanks to increased visible traffic...

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Department of Infrastructure's Community Matters radio show and podcast

The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) features Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers in the 12th episode of the Community...

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Smooth operations at PRE as Easter peak season continues

As the busy Easter period continues, the Western Cape Mobility Department thanks transport operators and motorists for helping keep roads...

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29 arrested as traffic officers tighten Easter road safety enforcement

Provincial Traffic Services have intensified Easter road safety operations across major routes in the Western Cape, adopting a high...

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