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Women’s Month: Minister Fritz & Winde to announce Women Empowerment Initiative

10 August 2017

Tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, joined by the Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, will announce a groundbreaking women empowerment initiative. Read More

Women in Western Cape Agriculture Celebrated

10 August 2017

Leading women in Western Cape agriculture were celebrated this evening. Read More

Women’s Day - Minister Fritz to host 150 Robertson women to address rural women

9 August 2017

Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will host 150 women from Robertson and surrounding areas. Read More

Minister Madikizela To Hand Over Houses To Elderly Women On Women’s Day

8 August 2017

On Wednesday 9 August 2017, Provincial Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will hand over houses to elderly women in Delft. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais To Participate In Women's Day Celebrations

8 August 2017

Tomorrow, 9 August 2017, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will be participating in a range of activities to celebrate National Women’s Day:   Read More

Premier Zille Leads Ghana Trade Mission

7 August 2017

Premier Zille Leads Ghana Trade Mission Read More

Update on Garden Route Rebuild initiative

7 August 2017

The Garden Route Rebuild initiative has recorded significant progress since its establishment two weeks ago. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, today (7 August 2017) released an update on the work of the GRR. Read More

Four people die on Western Cape roads

7 August 2017

Four people lost their lives over the weekend, according to a preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services. Read More

New libraries change lives for the better

7 August 2017

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais has officially opened four new library service points in the province since the start of the 2017 financial year. Read More

Department intervenes in Cape Town human trafficking case

7 August 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has intervened in a case of a 22 year-old woman, who is suspected to be a victim of human trafficking in Cape Town. Read More

Athletes rewarded for hard work at Cape Winelands Sport Awards

4 August 2017

On Thursday, 3 August 2017, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), in partnership with the Cape Winelands Sport Council and the Read More

Food Inflation Could Decrease, According to Latest Outlook for SA agriculture

4 August 2017

Food inflation is set to decrease this year as improved weather conditions in some parts of the country and a stronger rand are projected, according to the latest analysis fro Read More

Improved weather, stronger rand could decrease food inflation, according to the

4 August 2017

Food inflation is set to decrease this year as improved weather conditions in some parts of the country and a stronger rand are projected, according to the latest analysis from the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy. Read More

Roadworks in the Citrusdal area completed

4 August 2017

Motorists are enjoying a better travelling experience on the R393 and R303 near Eendekuil and Citrusdal after work to reseal and rehabilitate sections of these roads was completed this week. Read More

We Need to Talk About the Pattern in Child Murders

4 August 2017

“We need to talk about the pattern in child murders” - Western Cape Health Minister launches Women’s Month Read More

ANC’s Shameful Politicking on Serious Issue of Child Murders

3 August 2017

ANC’s Shameful Politicking on Serious Issue of Child Murders Read More

Update on emergency intervention to increase water supply to Cape Town

3 August 2017

The Western Cape Government will conduct a site visit to the Leeu River Diversion Weir which diverts water to the Voelvlei Dam, where emergency maintenance work will be done to increase water supply to the Cape Town water supply system. Read More

Response to Grootkraal Judgment

3 August 2017

I have now had the opportunity to study the Grootkraal Judgment (24611/2011) and consult with my Legal Counsel. Read More

MEDIA ALERT:MEC Plato hosts Paarl East PNP session consultation

3 August 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato hosts Paarl East Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation session   Read More

Atlantis SEZ to position region as green economy hub

2 August 2017

The Western Cape’s bid to establish Atlantis as a hub for the green tech sector will be up for public participation shortly. Read More

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