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Minister congratulates 207 graduates of 18 ALPHA from Chrysalis Academy

30 July 2018

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, addressed the graduation ceremony of 207 young Read More

SHAWCO and DOCS bring wellness to Gugulethu

28 July 2018

During the July centenary celebration of the birth of world icon, Nelson Mandela, people partook in a global campaign of charitable acts, in honour of the former head-of-state, his principles and visions of unison and inclusion. Read More

Nowhere to hide for drunk drivers

27 July 2018

The Department of Transport and Public Works supports the City of Cape Town in the fight against drunk driving. Read More

Athletes celebrated at Cape Town Metro Sport Awards

26 July 2018

On Wednesday, 25 July 2018, the Read More

Brand new Louwville High School receives architectural award

26 July 2018

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Media Release: Western Cape dominates in World Travel Awards

26 July 2018

Cape Town and the Western Cape have dominated in the World Travel Awards nominations for Africa, with dozens of tourism sites and facilities making the 2018 shortlist.   Read More

Statement by MEC Plato, Possibility of National Firearms Amnesty period welcomed

25 July 2018

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Possibility of National Firearms Amnesty period welcomed Date: 25 July 2018 Release: Immediate Read More

District Six Community Day Centre Officially Opened

25 July 2018

District Six Community Day Centre Officially Opened Read More

Dorp Street Clinic refurbished

25 July 2018

The Department of Transport and Public Works completed the refurbishment of the Dorp Street Clinic in May 2018 at a cost of R2,96 million. Read More

Minister Grant to visit award-winning Louwville High School in Vredenburg

25 July 2018

Tomorrow, 26 July 2018, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Donald Grant, will visit the brand new Louwville High School in Vredenburg for a tour of the state-of-the-art school. Read More

R104 million healthcare centre officially opens in District Six

25 July 2018

Premier Helen Zille and the Western Cape Health MEC, Dr Nomafrench Mbomb, officially opened the new R104 million four-storey District Six Community Day Centre (CDC) on Wednesday 25 July 2018. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

24 July 2018

WC Water Update 23 July 2018   Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. The average dam level in the Western Cape has gone above 50%. Read More

Incidents of burglary and vandalism during winter school holidays concerning

24 July 2018

At the start of every school term, one of my main concerns is that teachers and learners will arrive at a school that has been badly vandalised or burgled during the winter school holidays. Unfortunately this was the case when schools opened last... Read More

Premier Zille to Officially Open District Six Community Day Centre

24 July 2018

Premier Zille to Officially Open District Six Community Day Centre Read More

Statement by MEC Dan Plato - Murder of Knysna councillor condemned

24 July 2018

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Murder of Knysna councillor condemned Date: 24 July 2018 Release: Immediate Read More

Media Release: New Madiba statue unveiled at Cape Town City Hall

24 July 2018

Joint Statement by the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape government:   The iconic moment in which Nelson Mandela gave his first speech as a free man in Cape Town in February 1990 has been captured forever in a new monument which was unveiled... Read More

Four Cape Town learners ranked in top 20 for English Olympiad

23 July 2018

It gives me great pleasure to congratulate four Cape Town learners who were placed in the top 20 learners in the 2018 Home Language English Olympiad. Read More

Human Settlements Joins 100 Homes For 100 Families Nelson Mandela Day Initiative

23 July 2018

In honour of Mandela Day, 18 July 2018, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, and the Head of Department of Human Settlements, Mr Thando Mguli joined forces with the NGO, Habitat for Humanity SA to build 100 homes for 100... Read More

Assistance for parents still requiring placement in schools in 2019

23 July 2018

It is that time of the year again when parents/guardians start to panic if their children have not been accepted into any schools for the 2019 school year. Read More

Manenberg Community Steercom and WCG Reach Historic Consensus on Urban Upgrade

23 July 2018

Manenberg Community Steercom and Western Cape Government Reach Historic Consensus on Urban Upgrade Read More

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