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isiXhosa Chess Book to Develop Champions at MOD Schools

20 August 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in conjunction with Watu Kobese, author of the country’s first ever isiXhosa Chess book,  handed over the Read More

Rehabilitation of Main Road 215 between Mamre and Yzerfontein

20 August 2015

Work on a R106 million Department of Transport and Public Works project to rehabilitate Main Road 215 between Mamre and Yzerfontein has begun. Read More

Skills Development Summit Recognises Professional Development Programme

20 August 2015

The Professional Development Programme of the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works was recently in line for top honours when it was a finalist in the prestigious Read More

Drama Festival Showcase Local Talent of Eden District

20 August 2015

On 15 August 2015 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the Eden Drama Festival Showcase at the Toekomsrus Community Hall in Oudtshoorn. Read More

DSD Grassy Park Local Office launched by Minister Fritz

20 August 2015

Today, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its local offices in Grassy Park. Minister Albert Fritz launched the new facility in the presence of our NGO partners, including CAFDA, Cape Town Child Welfare, and the South... Read More

State-of-the-art Medical Imaging Department opened at Red Cross

20 August 2015

Thousands of Africa’s littlest patients will receive world-class Radiology and Nuclear Medicine treatment following the unveiling of a multi-million rand Medical Imaging Department at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town on... Read More

PRE to take Action against UNCEDO George Taxi Association and Affected Members

20 August 2015

In response to the taxi unrest in George on 19 August 2015, the Western Cape Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) will hold a hearing with the intention to cancel 14 operating licences registered to members of UNCEDO George Taxi Association.  The PRE... Read More

Media alert: Premier to participate in Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry debate

19 August 2015

Premier to participate in Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry debate Read More

Media Alert: Premier to open multi-million rand medical imaging department

19 August 2015

Premier to open multi-million rand imaging department at the Red Cross Hospital Read More

New Therapy Ward for Nelspoort Hospital

19 August 2015

Nelspoort Hospital celebrated the opening of their new therapy ward on Wednesday 19 August 2015. The ward which is used by mental health patients was completed earlier this year at a cost of R7,5 million. Read More

Those Responsible For Setting Alight Go George Buses Must Be Brought to Justice

19 August 2015

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

Ses’khona Sentencing – Suspended Sentence does not Exonerate them from Crimes

19 August 2015

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More

Role of Provinces and Municipalities 20 Years into Democracy

19 August 2015

Master of Ceremonies Colleagues Ladies and gentlemen Good evening Read More

Big improvements for Prince Albert Hospital and Clinic

18 August 2015

A special ceremony was held on 17 August 2015 at Prince Albert Hospital to celebrate the completion of the upgrades to both the hospital and the clinic. Read More

Media Alert: MOD Centres to Receive isiXhosa Chess Booklet

18 August 2015

On Tuesday, 18 August 2015, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marias will be handing over isiXhosa chess booklets to schools who offer chess as part of the after-school and Mass Participation, Opportunity and Access,... Read More

Opening of the SANDF Vollyball Tournament

18 August 2015

Speech by Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Rear Admiral Mhlana, Flag Officer Fleet Lieutenant Colonels Colonels Captains Officers Volleyball tournament participants Read More

Opening of the IFLA World Library and Information Congress Exhibition

18 August 2015

Speech by Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affa Read More

Minister Mbombo officially opens Du Noon Community Health Centre

18 August 2015

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo officially opened the Du Noon Community Health Centre (CHC) today 18 August 2015. Read More

Grassy Park Local Office to be launched by Minister Albert Fritz

18 August 2015

Western Cape Social Development Minister, Mr Albert Fritz, will on Thursday launch the department’s Grassy Park Local Office. Read More

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