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WC Dam levels continue to increase

15 July 2019

The average dam level in the Western Cape continues to increase as Read More

Accessibility and technology the focus as Archives Awareness Week kicks off

15 July 2019

Accessibility and technology the focus as annual Archives Awareness Week kicks off Read More

Somerset West provincial traffic centre leads successful operation

12 July 2019

Two people were arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and being in possession of fraudulent documents at an integrated roadblock at the Somerset West weighbridge on 10 July 2019. Read More

Media Statement: Minister Marais to launch National Archives Awareness Week

12 July 2019

As we celebrate 25 years of democracy this year, the Archives service will be reflecting on this period, through programmes and activities during the National Annual Archives Awareness Week from 15 to 19 July 2019. Read More

WC to Establish Inter-Ministerial Collaboration Following SANDF Deployments

12 July 2019

Last night, the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, announced during his budget vote speech that the SANDF will be deployed in the Cape’s most gang-ravaged communities. Read More

Three injured in Worcester tanker explosion

11 July 2019

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, 10 July 2019, a tanker transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploded in the industrial area of Worcester, 120 Read More

Seweweekspoort flood damage repairs progressing well

11 July 2019

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is making good progress with flood damage repairs to road structures in Seweweekspoort. Read More

Premier Winde welcomes the employment of SANDF in the Western Cape

11 July 2019

Premier Alan Winde welcomes the announcement by Minister Bheki Cele that the President has authorised the employment of the SANDF to the worst affected crime areas in the province. Read More

Minister Fritz Calls on Minister Cele to Address WC Crime in Budget Vote Speech

10 July 2019

Minister Fritz Calls on Minister Cele to Address Western Cape Crime in Budget Vote Speech Read More

Western Cape Human Settlements Resolves Over 2000 Housing Queries In June

10 July 2019

Western Cape Human Settlements’ Minister Tertuis Simmers wishes to commend the Department’s Help Desk for assisting more than 2 000 residents with housing queries for the month of June 2019. Read More

World Population Day

10 July 2019

DSD seeks to raise awareness of population growth as forecast show an increase of 700 000 people over next 5 years. Read More

Western Cape to Deploy Law Enforcement to Protect Schools

9 July 2019

Following a meeting that took place on Sunday between Premier Winde, Minister Fritz and the Mitchells Plain Community Policing Forum (CPF) Cluster, there will be an increase in law enforcement officials deployed at schools which are reopening today. Read More

Central Karoo Sports Academy bags five medals at Knysna Oyster Festival

9 July 2019

Central Karoo Sports Academy bags five medals at Knysna Oyster Festival cross country The Central Karoo Sport Academy took home no less than five medals at the recent Knysna Oyster Festival cross country in June. Read More

Opening of the R102 between Tergniet and Fraaiuitsig

9 July 2019

A section of the R102 that has been under construction between Tergniet and Fraaiuitsig near Little Brak River is now open to traffic. Read More

Minister Calls for Provincial Commissioner to be Appointed Before CPF Elections

8 July 2019

Minister Fritz Calls for Provincial Commissioner to be Appointed Before CPF Elections Read More

Media Alert: R281 m Observatory Forensic Pathology Facility.

8 July 2019

Western Cape Minister of Health to Conduct Construction Oversight Inspection of a R281 m Observatory Forensic Pathology Facility.   Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Speech at Hugenote Museum Exhibition Launch

8 July 2019

WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS EXHIBITION LAUNCH: HUGENOTE MUSEUM 12 APRIL 2019 Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Speech at Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Gala Dinner

8 July 2019

WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS OLD MUTUAL TWO OCEANS MARATHON GALA DINNER SPEECH 16 APRIL 2019   Good evening, goeienaand, molweni nonke, Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Speech at the Nasionale Toneelspelkompetisie

8 July 2019

WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS NASIONALE TONEELSPELKOMPETISIE 4 MAY 2019   Read More

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