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Media Release: World's First Xhosa Cricket Rulebook Launched by Minister Marais

4 September 2018

MEDIA RELEASE: WORLD’S FIRST ISIXHOSA LAUNCHED BY MINISTER MARAIS Minister Anroux Marais launched the very first isiXhosa Cricket Rulebook at Newlands Cricket Stadium on Friday, 31 August 2018. Read More

Cape Winelands Drama Festival Showcases Young Talent

4 September 2018

Audiences from Robertson and Worcester were mesmerised by the acting talents of drama groups from the Cape Winelands region as this leg of the drama festival came to a close on 1 September 2018 at the Worcester Town Hall, with the Robertson showcase... Read More

Extension of parking at George bus depot complete

4 September 2018

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) recently completed a project to extend the parking at the bus depot in George and undertake ancillary works. Read More

Media Release: Statement on South Africa's economic recession

4 September 2018

Statistics South Africa announced today that the country has slipped into a technical recession, following a 0.7% decline in the second quarter GDP figures.   Read More

Media Release: Tourism Month- Tourism drives economic growth and job creation

4 September 2018

Projects aimed at growing the Western Cape tourism sector and creating new jobs are starting to show dividends. According to Stats SA, in South Africa, 1 in 23 people is employed in the tourism sector. Read More

WC Health Minister launches Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Drive.

4 September 2018

Western Cape Health Minister launches Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Drive in Conville, George Statement By Dr Nomafrench Mbombo              Read More

Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela to hand over 500 Title Deeds in Overstrand

3 September 2018

Today, Monday 3 September 2018, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will hand over 500 title deeds to disabled and elderly residents in the broader Overstrand Municipality. Read More

2018 NSC: 40 days to go - support for trial examinations and 2018 NSC

3 September 2018

Today, thousands of NSC candidates across the Western Cape will begin writing the 2018 NSC trial examinations. Read More

Khayelitsha Site B Superwoman with a smile

31 August 2018

Everybody that visits Site B Community Health Centre is familiar with Phyllis Zondani. She is loved by everyone young and old. She has a positive effect on people and knows how to put a smile on everyone’s face. Read More

Premier Zille Calls for New District Six Development Model

30 August 2018

Premier Zille Calls for New District Six Development Model Read More

Tragedy strikes as bus crash claims ten lives

30 August 2018

In the early hours of this morning a Naledi Bus Services bus crashed on Aberdeen Road, about 50 kms outside of Beaufort West, killing a total of 10 people (8 people on the scene and another two later) and injuring 30. Read More

Minister Madikizela To Host 2018 Provincial Annual Govan Mbeki Awards

29 August 2018

Today, Friday 31 August 2018, Provincial Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will honour municipalities, contractors, developers and other stakeholders in the human settlements delivery chain during the Department’s prestigious Govan... Read More

Frequently Asked Questions about the Human Papillomavirus(HPV) Vaccination

29 August 2018

More than 3000 South African women die from cervical cancer every year. Certain strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer, therefore the National Department of Health has introduced the HPV vaccine. Read More

Media Alert:Minister Plato concludes Women’s Month safety campaign in Bredasdorp

28 August 2018

This afternoon, Tuesday 28 August 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will be concluding the Department of Community Safety’s special Women’s Month safety outreach campaign in Bredasdorp. Read More

Another learner abduction reported, in the Southern Suburbs

28 August 2018

Earlier this month, we received reports of 2 kidnappings in the Zonneblom area and one attempted abduction in Rylands. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Speech At The 2018 Western Cape Provincial Sport Awards

27 August 2018

WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS SPORTS AWARDS ADDRESS  25 AUGUST 2018   Good evening, molweni nonke, goeienaand Read More

Provincial Sport Awards Celebrate Achievements For The Past Year

27 August 2018

On Saturday, 25 August 2018, the Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato hosts Women’s Month safety outreach in Gugulethu

27 August 2018

This afternoon, Monday 27 August 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will be hosting the Department of Community Safety’s penultimate special Women’s Month safety outreach in Gugulethu. Read More

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