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Fire at Northway Primary School destroys two classrooms and part of the school h

11 September 2017

On Monday (11th September 2017) at around 1am, a fire at Northway Primary School in Ravensmead destroyed two classrooms and the school hall. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but fire authorities are investigating. Read More

Ministry to attend court appearance of armed robbers

11 September 2017

Tomorrow, the surviving suspect involved in the armed robbery of Minister Fritz and his Spokesperson (Sihle Ngobese), will appear in the Athlone Magistrates Court to face charges. The Spokesperson to the Minister will attend the court proceedings. Read More

Media Release: FASD Awareness with High school learners of Bloekombos

11 September 2017

11 September 2017 Media Release: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Awareness with High school learners of Bloekombos Read More

Adolescent suicide can be prevented with early detection – Minister Mbombo

11 September 2017

In the wake of World Suicide Prevention Day, observed annually on the 10th of September, Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo cautions communities to be more attuned and sensitive to the mental wellbeing of young people due to the... Read More

Minister Madikizela to embark on Affordable Housing Roadshow across the W/Cape

9 September 2017

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will on Monday, 11 September 2017 be in Matzikama Municipality on the Affordable Housing Roadshow. Read More

Minister Madikizela to launch Hawston Housing Project in Hermanus

8 September 2017

This morning, Friday 08 September 2017, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will launch the Hawston Housing Project situated in Hermanus in the Overstrand Municipal area. The launch will be marked by a sod-turning ceremony. Read More

Department of Community Safety attends Ministerial Imbizo in Hanover Park

8 September 2017

The Department of Community Safety was invited by the South African Police Services to attend their Ministerial Imbizo held at Mount View High School, Hanover Park, on Friday, 8th September 2017, to address community members affected by Gangsterism... Read More

Department of Community Safety attends Ministerial Imbizo in Hanover Park

8 September 2017

The Department of Community Safety was invited by the South African Police Services to attend their Ministerial Imbizo held at Mount View High School, Hanover Park, on Friday, 8th September 2017, to address community members affected by Gangsterism... Read More

Update on Avian Influenza in the Western Cape

7 September 2017

Today, 7 September 2017, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities and the state vet team briefed media on the current regional outbreak of avian influenza in the province. Highlights include: 17 cases confirmed Read More

Department to support family and children of murdered De Doorns woman

7 September 2017

Social workers from the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) are rendering trauma counselling and child protection services to the family of murdered 25 year-old Lorina van Wyk. Read More

Premier Zille Leads Thailand and Vietnam Trade Mission

6 September 2017

Premier Zille Leads Thailand and Vietnam Trade Mission Read More

First Thursday's Tourism Month exhibition

6 September 2017

Tomorrow (7 September 2017), some of the Western Cape’s world-class tourism products will be showcased at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities First Thursday. Read More

Tourism month Launches with Water Savings Focus

6 September 2017

A Western Cape hotel group has reduced its water consumption by more than 17% over the past year.   Read More

Minister Fritz engages rural youth on development, substance abuse and anti-FASD

6 September 2017

In preparation for International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day this weekend, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, has embarked on a two-day youth development outreach in the Eden Karoo region. Read More

Minister Madikizela to embark on Affordable Housing Roadshow across the W/Cape

6 September 2017

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will tomorrow be at Mossel Bay Municipality on the Affordable Housing Roadshow. Read More

R2 Billion Project Will Address Affordable Housing, Students, BNG and Vetrans'

5 September 2017

Today, 4 September 2017, Human Settlements Minister  Bonginkosi Madikizela launched the  R1.8 billion Belhar CBD housing project, during a sod turning ceremony. Read More

Major N1 upgrade project is progressing well

5 September 2017

A R487 million Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) project to upgrade 9 km of the N1 between Plattekloof Road and Old Oak Interchange is 38% complete. Read More

Tourism month launches with water savings focus

5 September 2017

A Western Cape hotel group has reduced its water consumption by more than 17% over the past year. Read More

Minister Madikizela launches Belle Vue Affordable Housing Project in Blue Downs

4 September 2017

On Thursday, 31 August 2017, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela launched the Belle Vue affordable housing project in Blue Downs with a sod turning ceremony. Read More

Minister Madikizela To Embark on Affordable Housing Roadshow Across The Western

4 September 2017

During the month of September, Western Cape Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela will embark on an Affordable Housing roadshow across the province where he will participate in workshops targeted at the GAP market. Read More

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