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Western Cape Health performs 67 additional surgeries for Mandela Day

2 August 2018

In keeping with Madiba’s legacy, the Western Cape Government Health has rallied enough support from our partners in society to perform life-changing operations for 67 patients over and above what would have been possible. Read More

School nutrition plays an important role in improving education outcomes

2 August 2018

Poverty and under-nutrition affect large percentages of our population. As a result, many learners arrive at school hungry. Read More

Premier Zille Condemns Sabotage of Rail Infrastructure

2 August 2018

Premier Zille Condemns Sabotage of Rail Infrastructure Read More

Late Professor Bongani Mayosi to Receive Official Provincial Funeral

2 August 2018

Late Professor Bongani Mayosi to Receive Official Provincial Funeral Read More

Media alert: MEC Schafer to plant fruit trees at Luleka Primary

1 August 2018

Tomorrow, Thursday 2nd August 2018, MEC Schafer will be planting fruit trees at Luleka Primary School to supplement the food produced for the feeding scheme. Read More

Mama G makes a big difference in Khayelitsha Hospital

1 August 2018

During August, formidable women are commemorated and celebrated. A formidable woman who should be recognised for her selfless service and dedication to her community, is Nurse Nombulelo Gloria Geza, a nursing assistant in Khayelitsha District... Read More

Examiner for Driving Licence training achievements

31 July 2018

During the first six months of 2018, Gene Louw Traffic College trained a total of 27 students in two groups for the Examiner for Driving Licences (EDL) qualification. Read More

Examiner of Vehicles (EOV) training achievements

31 July 2018

During the first six months of 2018, Gene Louw Traffic College (GLTC) trained a total of 24 students for the Examin Read More

Bring in the specialised gang units and the army to protect our communities now

31 July 2018

Recently there has been a flare up of gang violence in communities within Cape Town as a result of ongoing gang warfare. This has had a direct impact on our schools, our teachers and learners. Read More

Provincial Participatory Education Techniques Open Day

31 July 2018

On Saturday 28 July 2018, teams of Grade 10 and 11 learners from three Western Cape schools participated in the annual Provincial Participatory Education Techniques (PET) Open Day at Gene Louw Traffic College ( Read More

N7 Malmesbury – Alternative route between Bokomo and Darling Road

31 July 2018

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) would like to inform the public of alternative routes to accommodate traffic between Bokomo and Darling Roads in Malmesbury. Read More

Media Release: The Western Cape has created 77 000 new jobs over the past year

31 July 2018

The Western Cape, which contributes less than 15% to the national economy, created 40.7% of all new jobs in the past year.   Read More

Witzenberg region selects top agri worker in Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards

31 July 2018

The first of the regional winners in the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards of 2018  has been announced.   Read More

Media Alert: First Thursdays to focus on careers for women in Agriculture

31 July 2018

In celebration of Women’s Month, the Ministry of Economic Opportunities will be hosting an informative session about career possibilities for women in agriculture this First Thursday.   Read More

Eden Sport Awards Honour Outstanding Athletes

30 July 2018

The annual Eden Sports Awards honoured the hard-work and dedication to sport by athletes from the region on 27 July 2018. Read More

Overberg Sport Awards Celebrate Excellence

30 July 2018

On Saturday, 28 July 2018, athletes from the Overberg district were rewarded for their hard work over the past year at the Overberg Regional Read More

Minister to brief Mitchells Plain anti-crime and gang stakeholder meeting

30 July 2018

Today, Minister Albert Fritz will brief a multi-stakeholder meeting to be held in Mitchells Plain. Read More

Traffic officers graduate from Gene Louw Traffic College

30 July 2018

Thirty-one new graduates of Gene Louw Traffic College are looking forward to starting work at various provincial traffic centres and in municipalities on 1 August 2018. Read More

New Spokesperson for Premier Helen Zille

30 July 2018

Note to all editors and reporters: Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

30 July 2018

WC Water Update 30 July 2018 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More

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