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Stats SA survey shows that WC has the lowest incidents of corporal punishment
4 June 2019The latest General Household Survey released by Statistics South Africa reveals that the Western Cape has the lowest number of incidents of learners having experienced corporal punishment in 2018, with the percentage of reported incidents also... Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on everyone to help fight against child violence
4 June 2019The Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week taking place from 2-9 June 2019. Read More
Housing Development Projects Across Cape Town On Track
3 June 2019Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, says he is pleased with the steady progress that various housing development projects are making across the City of Cape Town. Read More
Statement by Premier Alan Winde on Child Protection Week and Youth Month
3 June 2019Child protection should be a concern every day of the year. Read More
Dam Levels show slight increase
3 June 201903 June 2019 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More
WC DSD supports World Foster Day
31 May 2019The Department of Social Development supports the #WorldFosterDay campaign which sheds light on, and raises awareness about children in foster care, and urge Western Cape citizens to participate. World Foster Day is recognised on 31 May. Read More
#SeeAndBeSeen during the winter period
31 May 2019The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is appealing to road users to exercise caution as the wet and more dangerous road conditions of winter settle in. Read More
Media Release: Western Cape Police Reward Information on Escaped Convict
30 May 2019The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, commends the decision by SAPS to offer a reward for information on the whereabouts of a convicted murderer Phelo Mtala who escaped from Wynberg Magistrates Court on 17 May. Read More
Western Cape College of Nursing international nurses day
30 May 2019Minister of Health in the Western Cape, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will deliver the keynote address at the Western Cape College of Nursing’s (WCCN) International Nurses Day Celebration. Minister Mbombo will recognise nurses for the critical role they... Read More
Ministerial Rural Safety Committee to be established in response to farm attacks
30 May 2019Following a meeting between Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer and Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Read More
Learners advocate for safer roads
29 May 2019Two teams have been chosen to represent the Western Cape at the annual Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) national schools road safety debating competition to be held in Bloemfontein in September. Read More
Update on roadworks near Great Brak River
29 May 2019Good progress is being made with a Department of Transport and Public Works project to upgrade the MR344 (R102) between Hartenbos and Great Brak River, as well as the DR1578 between Tergniet and Wolwedans. Read More
Media Release : Love your lungs: Don’t take your life for granted
29 May 2019Annually on 31 May, the World Health Organisation and global partners celebrate World No-Tobacco Day by raising awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form. Read More
Dam Levels show slight increase
28 May 2019Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. The average dam level in the Western Cape currently stands at 33.5% (2018: 18.9%). Dams supplying the City of Cape Town stand at an average... Read More
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