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Media Alert: Minister Meyer to Launch isiXhosa Terminology Booklet

27 February 2014

A pocket-size booklet of isiXhosa terms will be launched on 28 February 2014 by Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport. The publication is the product of five years of terminology development work by members of the Western Cape... Read More

Western Cape Rewards the Province’s Top Adult Learners

26 February 2014

Minister Donald Grant honours and celebrates the achievements of the 2013 Adult Basic Education and Training learners. Read More

Aid for Drought Stricken Farmers

26 February 2014

The Western Cape Ministry of Agriculture and Transnet continue to secure assistance to transport donated animal feed from the Western Cape to the drought-stricken regions around South Africa. Read More

Advanced Technology for George Hospital

26 February 2014

State Eye Surgeon Dr Nicolaas Stempels from George Hospital is grinning from ear to ear at the latest equipment that was recently purchased by the Western Cape Government Health for R460 000 -  a multi spot green laser. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Host Nuwe Begin Project Close-Out Ceremony

25 February 2014

Today, Tuesday 25 February 2014, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will host a Nuwe Begin project close-out ceremony in Mfuleni/Bluedowns. Read More

Minister Pravin Gordhan's 2014 National Budget Must Prioritise Growth, Jobs

25 February 2014

As Minister Pravin Gordhan prepares to present the final budget of his current term, I am confident he will table measures to grow our economy and create more jobs for our people. Read More

Media Alert: Department and Partners to Boost Western Cape Cyclists

25 February 2014

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer and dignitaries from Nedbank and the Sports Trust will hand over bicycles to about 140 Western Cape learners who will be participating in the 2014 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour at a... Read More

Western Cape Education Department's Reaction to Court Judgment

25 February 2014

The Western Cape Education Department notes the judgment handed down by the court on Tuesday, 25 February 2014. Read More

Western Cape Government Interventions Continue to Curb the Carnage on Roads

25 February 2014

Joint Statement by Minister Robin Carlisle, Minister Dan Plato, and Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa Read More

Minister Winde Welcomes Design Indaba Delegates

24 February 2014

Thousands of visitors are set to attend the Design Indaba at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this week. Read More

Minister Madikizela Committed in Fighting the Housing Backlog in Western Cape

24 February 2014

Five deserving beneficiaries received their keys to their new homes from the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela and Mayor of Saldanha Mr Francois Schippers, at George Kerridge in Vredenburg on Monday 17 February 2014. Read More

Human Settlements Rollout Alternate Building Technology Project in Western Cape

24 February 2014

Human Settlements Minister, Connie September accompanied by Western Cape Premier, Helen Zillle and Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela handed over 106 houses at Delft 3 & 5 in Cape Town on 18 February 2014. Read More

Partnership with Religious Community to Continue over Easter

24 February 2014

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

Minister Delivers Long-Awaited Title Deeds to Walmer Estate Beneficiaries

21 February 2014

On Thursday, 20 February the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela handed over the title deeds to beneficiaries of Walmer Estate, some of whom have waited for more than 30 years. Read More

Western Cape Celebrates International Tourist Guide Day

21 February 2014

The Western Cape’s tourism sector celebrates International Tourist Guide day tomorrow (21 February 2014).To mark the occasion the Provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism is co-hosting an event for the province’s tourist guides. Read More

2014 State of the Province Address by Premier Helen Zille

21 February 2014

On Friday, 21 February, Premier Helen Zille delivered her sixth State of the Province Address. She outlined the Western Cape Government's achievements and highlighted key priorities for 2014. Read More

DCAS Celebrates International Mother Language Day

21 February 2014

A joyous celebration of Afrikaans and isiXhosa storytelling, reading and poetry marked International Mother Language Day at Iziko Museum on 19 February 2014. Read More

Analysis Of Service Pressures at Health Facilities Across the Province

21 February 2014

Analysis of service pressures at health facilites across the province demonstrates a 28, 8% population increase. Bed occupancy rates at certain hospitals exceed 100%. Read More

Cape Town International Airport Rated as Africa’s Best

21 February 2014

Cape Town International Airport has been rated as Africa’s top performing airport for the fourth year in a row.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, commended Cape Town International Airport for scooping the... Read More

2014 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour

21 February 2014

The Western Cape Government supports the 37th annual Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour which will be on Sunday, 9 March 2014. Read More

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