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Bellville Workshop Welcomes Apprentices to Skills Training Programme

17 June 2015

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

World Anti-Desertification Day

17 June 2015

The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed globally on 17 June every year. The focus for this year is “attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems.” Read More

Ministers to Visit Site of New Khanya Primary School in Philippi

17 June 2015

On 18 June 2015, Minister Debbie Schäfer and Minister Donald Grant will visit the new Khanya Primary School building in Philippi which is to be compl Read More

World Anti-Desertification Day

17 June 2015

The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed globally on 17 June every year. Read More

Chapman’s Peak Drive Closed until Further Notice

15 June 2015

The Chapman’s Peak Drive and Toll Plaza have been closed until further notice, as travelling through the drive has become dangerous due to heavy rains. Read More

Twenty Arrested for Drinking and Driving This Weekend

15 June 2015

On 12 and 13 June 2015, 25 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 624 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Department Recruits New Traffic Officer Students

15 June 2015

The Department of Transport and Public Works will be recruiting 30 Traffic Students for a 12 month training course, which will start on 20 July 2015 at the Read More

Western Cape Treasury - growing its own timber.

15 June 2015

Ruth Solomons refers to herself as a prototype of the Western Cape Treasury Essay writing competition.  In 2008 when the competition was first introduced, Ruth was encouraged by of her Economics teacher to enter. Read More

Chapman’s Peak Drive Reopened

15 June 2015

The Chapman’s Peak Drive is open for now and will be closely monitored. In order to protect the safety of road users, the road is expected to be closed every time it rains during the winter period, and when certain weather-related thresholds are... Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Youth given Opportunity to Shine

12 June 2015

On Tuesday 16 June, Cultural Affairs and Sport Minister, Anroux Marais will be hosting a Read More

Managing Overload Control more Effectively on the R46

12 June 2015

Gone are the days of overloaded vehicles bypassing weighbridges by using the R46 between Gouda and Ceres as an escape route and getting away with it. Read More

First-Aid Training for Traditional Surgeons and Initiation Careers

12 June 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is supporting safer initiation by providing advanced first aid t Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais to Launch Dreamfields Project for Youth

12 June 2015

On Tuesday, 16 June 2015, Anroux Marais, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will launch a programme of events where the Western Cape Government will partner with Dreamfields at the De la Bat School for the Deaf in Worcester. Read More

Annual Kenpark U23 "Arising Stars" Tournament in Mitchell's Plain

12 June 2015

The Annual Kenpark U23 “Arising Stars” Tournament will officially kick off on 12 June 2015 with the championship final taking place on 14 June 2015 at Stephan Reagan Sport Complex, Mitchell’s Plain. Read More

Department Conducts Successful Learner Transport Blitz in De Doorns

12 June 2015

A number of transport operators in De Doorns came in for a surprise this week. Read More

Koeberg Exercise Completed Successfully

12 June 2015

The Western Cape Disaster Management (WCDM) annual Koeberg Emergency Exercise was concluded successfully on Thursday afternoon. Read More

Min. Albert Fritz and Min. Nomafrench Mbombo to conduct Youth Day walkabout

12 June 2015

On Monday 15 June 2015, Western Cape Social Development Minister, Mr Albert Fritz and Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will conduct a walkabout to speak to young people ahead of Youth Day. Read More

Press Conference on De Waal Drive Flats, Cape Town

11 June 2015

In light of the recent media reports around the plans for the De Waal Drive Flats along with the plans for the current tenants of the flats, I’ve decided to call a press briefing to set the record straight. Read More

Western Cape Gambling and Racing oversight meeting

11 June 2015

Minister Ivan Meyer met with the chairperson of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB), Althea Lapoorta and fellow board member, Derick Fredericks on the 10th of June to discuss the activities of the board and the industry. Read More

Rehabilitation on the R43 between Worcester and Wyzersdrift

11 June 2015

The Department of Transport and Public Works has started with the rehabilitation of Main Road 298 on the Route 43 between Worcester and Wyzersdrift. Read More

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