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Western Cape crime-fighting efforts boosted
18 October 2024Western Cape crime-fighting efforts boosted by more police officers and motor vehicles. Read More
Minister Mackenzie calls for support for ‘Lights On After School’ 2024
17 October 2024It is one week to go until global ‘Lights On After School’ Day, which will be celebrated on 24 October 2024 to highlight the vital role played by After School Programmes (ASPs) in equipping learners to thrive. Read More
Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting held on 16 October 2024
17 October 2024On Wednesday, 16 October 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Cabinet. Read More
Premier conducts “oversight blitz” in Klein Karoo, Cape Winelands & Cape Town
16 October 2024From 9 October 2024 to 14 October 2024, Premier Alan Winde conducted a series of unannounced visits to public facilities in the Klein Karoo and Cape Winelands districts; and to raise awareness of Mobility Month he used his bicycle and public transpor Read More
WCDoA commemorates United Nations International Day of Rural Women 2024
16 October 2024The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) proudly joins the global community in celebrating the United Nations International Day of Rural Women on 15 October 2024. Read More
The Western Cape #ClassOf2024 in numbers
15 October 2024A total of 75 647 candidates will write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams this year in the Western Cape. Read More
Western Cape Department of Agriculture commemorates World Food Day in Uniondale
15 October 2024On Friday, October 11 2024, the Uniondale community gathered at their local sports field to mark the United Nation’s (UN) World Food Day (WFD). Read More
Minister Marais welcomes drop in Western Cape homicide rate
15 October 2024Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the decline in the Western Cape homicide rate in the second quarter of 2024, compared with the same period last year. Read More
Minister Simmers hands over title deeds in Overstrand
11 October 2024Today, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, handed over a total of 82 title deeds to beneficiaries. Read More
Western Cape Department of Social Development Annual Report 2023/24
10 October 2024The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) presented its Annual Report 2023/24 to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) today, which highlighted its ability to be responsive to the changing needs of vulnerable residents despite... Read More
Celebrating progress in palliative care: 10 years since the resolution
10 October 2024Palliative care is not just a service, but a lifeline for families navigating challenging health experiences. Read More
Department of the Premier’s Annual Report highlights successes of WC Government
9 October 2024On Monday, 7 October 2024, members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s (WCPP) Standing Committee on the Premier and Constitutional Matters deliberated on the Department of the Premier’s (DoTP) 2023/24 Annual Report. Read More
WC Government welcomes much-needed visa reforms
9 October 2024Premier Winde welcomes the gazetting of the Remote Work Visa. This critical milestone will go a long way in boosting our economy and creating more jobs. "We must collectively explore ways to unlock the potential of the Western Cape and the country's... Read More
DSD taking services to the “doorstep” of the people of Central Karoo
9 October 2024The Western Cape Government is always looking for ways to improve service delivery, especially when it comes to services for vulnerable residents. Read More
Minister Simmers to hand over title deeds in Overstrand
9 October 2024On Thursday, 10 October 2024, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will visit the Overstrand Municipality to hand over title deeds to beneficiaries in Gansbaai, B Read More
Minister Marais on the arrest of seven SAPS members for extortion
8 October 2024Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has welcomed the arrest of seven suspects on extortion charges, while expressing grave concerns that all seven are currently serving in the South African Police Service. Read More
Western Cape Government condemns extortion in public transport
8 October 2024Joint statement by Minister Anroux Marais and Minister Isaac Sileku Western Cape Government Condemns Extortion in Public Transport Industry and Urges Residents to Report to SAPS Hotline Read More
Minister Simmers hands over eight more houses in Ebenhaezer, Bitou
8 October 2024Today, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, handed over eight housing units to beneficiaries of the Ebenhaezer Housing Project in Plettenberg Bay, Bitou. Read More
Media invite to launch of “Service to the People” DSD Mobile Office
7 October 2024The media are invited to attend the launch of the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) first mobile office on 09 October 2024. Read More
WC Government calls on organised labour to work with it in creating jobs
7 October 2024Premier Alan Winde notes the serious concerns raised by trade unions who marched on the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) and national Parliament today, 7 October 2024, as part of a one-day strike. Read More
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