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Tragic Accident involving National Education Standing Committee Members

2 August 2017

It with shock and sadness that I have heard that four Members of the National Assembly who were visiting schools in the Western Cape as part of their oversight role as the Education Portfolio Committee, were involved in a tragic car accident near... Read More

Minister Grant extends condolences to family of MP who died in crash near Paarl

2 August 2017

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

Economic outlook for SA agriculture to be released this week

2 August 2017

The latest economic outlook for South Africa’s agriculture sector will be released this week. The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy’s (BFAP) Baseline 2017-2026, which is co-funded by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, will be... Read More

Western Cape Youth With a Desire to Improve Society Join TYPP

2 August 2017

On 23 July 2017, 33 youth of the Western Cape were welcomed into The Young Patriots Programme (TYPP) in Gauteng. Read More

Department condemns alleged rape of 6 year-old Bonteheuwel girl

2 August 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has sent social workers to the family of a 6 year-old Bonteheuwel girl, who was allegedly raped by a 53 year-old man. Social workers will provide counselling to the victim, and ongoing psycho-... Read More

First Thursday to showcase tech developments in agriculture

1 August 2017

The use of drone technology to conserve water in the agriculture sector is one development which will be showcased this First Thursday at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities. Read More

Cape Town Sport Awards Honours Sporting Triumphs

1 August 2017

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), the Cape Town Sport Council and the City of Cape Town (CoCT) hosted the C Read More

Department condemns murder of 5 year old Kaithlyn Wilson & will support family

1 August 2017

I condemn the murder of 5 year-old Kaithlyn Wilson from Bloedrivier, Riebeek West in the strongest terms possible. This is a tragic start to Women’s Month, and shines a spotlight on the dangers faced by women and the girl-child. Read More

MINISTER VISITS MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND TAXI PASSENGER INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT

1 August 2017

MEDIA ALERT: MINISTER MBOMBO VISITS MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND TAXI PASSENGER INVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT Read More

Ten people die on Western Cape roads

31 July 2017

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

Sport Achievements lauded at Overberg Sport Awards

31 July 2017

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), the Overberg Sport Council and the Theewaterskloof Municipality hosted the 3 Read More

Western Cape Moves In to Clear Vital Water Canals

31 July 2017

Western Cape Moves In to Clear Vital Water Canals Read More

URGENT ALERT: Today is the final day for funding applications from NPOs

31 July 2017

Today is the final day for NPOs to submit funding applications to the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) for the new 3-year funding cycle. Read More

Hanover Park Fire: Department to render assistance & support to family

31 July 2017

A team of social workers from the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has been dispatched to the remaining family members of a Hanover Park family, where 3 members died in a fire. Read More

Minister Madikizela Hands Over House To Child Suffering From Kidney Failure

31 July 2017

On Friday 28 July 2017, Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela handed over a house to a Du Noon family whose child is suffering from a kidney failure. Read More

High schools to compete in national road safety education competition

31 July 2017

Three high schools will represent the Western Cape in the Participatory Educational Techniques (PET) national competition from 1-7 October 2017 in North West. Read More

Department of Community Safety paving a bright future for South Africa’s youth

29 July 2017

On Saturday 29th July 2017, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato attended and addressed the graduation ceremony of the latest participants in the rigorous three month development programme for youth at risk at the Chrysalis Academy... Read More

More Fake News by Independent Newspapers

28 July 2017

More Fake News by Independent Newspapers Read More

George and Wilderness roadworks delayed

28 July 2017

The Department of Transport and Public Works apologises to road users for a delay in the completion of a R52 million contract to reseal, rehabilitate and perform structural maintenance on 20 km of road in Saasveld and Wildernes Read More

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato attends Chrysalis Graduation Ceremony

28 July 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato attends Chrysalis Graduation Ceremony Read More

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