News and Speeches
Chapman's Peak Drive and Franschhoek Pass Open for Traffic
4 September 2013The Chapman’s Peak Drive near Cape Town and the Franschhoek Pass between Franschhoek and Villiersdorp are now open for traffic.The two roads were closed last week after heavy rains caused rock falls and mudslides. Read More
Logo Unveiled for George Integrated Subsidised Transport System
4 September 2013On 4 September 2013, the Department of Transport and Public Works and the George Municipality unveiled the logo for the Read More
Bring Your Sporting “Gees” To the 2013 Better Together Games
3 September 2013The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will be hosting four Better Together Games events in various parts of the Western Cape during October 2013. Old Mutual, Nedbank and Peninsula Beverages are partnering with the Games this year. Read More
Operating Licence Unit Most Productive in Western Cape
3 September 2013September is Public Service Month in South Africa and the Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) of the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works has been awarded Productivity SA’s Most Productive Public Entity Award. Read More
“Read and Share” - Launch of National Book Week 2013
3 September 2013The value of reading and the important role it plays in a nation’s development was celebrated at the launch of National Book Week 2013 in Atlantis on Monday, 2 September 2013. Read More
Tourism Month Opens With a Focus on Province’s Natural Attractions
2 September 2013Tourism Month officially started yesterday, 1 September 2013. In keeping with this year's international theme, water-based tourism, the Western Cape's beaches and natural attractions will be showcased as part of the Province's celebrations. Read More
Franschhoek Pass Remains Closed
2 September 2013Franschhoek Pass remains closed after a mudslide and a small rock fall occurred on 28 August 2013 due to heavy rains in the Western Cape. Read More
Olifants Rivier Farm Worker of the Year Crowned
2 September 2013Minister van Rensburg on Thursday congratulated Karools Paulse for winning the Olifants River leg of the 2013 Western Cape Farm Worker of the Year Competition. Read More
SWD Youth Camp Promotes Principle of Ubuntu
2 September 2013“Umntu ngumtu ngabantu” (a person is a person because of other people). This was the most important lesson learned by young people from South Western Districts (SWD) who attended the regional youth camp at Lake Brenton, Knysna, from 30 August to 1... Read More
Extended Service Hours at Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre
2 September 2013Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre (CHC) is now offering woman and child health extended service hours for working mothers.The services will be rendered for working mothers on weekdays from 16:30 to 21:00 and on Saturdays from 08:00 to 12:00. Read More
Sustainable Settlement Innovation Summit
2 September 2013Distinguished guestsLeaders to the different spheres of governmentPublic servants, innovative thinkers and colleagues Our country, according to a 2011 UNICEF report, remains one of the most unequal in the world. Read More
Chapman’s Peak Drive Remains Closed
30 August 2013Chapman's Peak Drive will remain closed until the Geotechnical engineers have undertaken the necessary inspections and considered and evaluated the residual hazards remaining. Read More
Premier Releases Information on ANCYL Faeces Attacks "Task Team"
30 August 2013Media statement by Western Cape Premier Helen Zille Read More
Community Meeting Held to Present Plans for New Clinic
30 August 2013“Sir, on behalf of the Rawsonville community, I would like to thank you that we are getting a new clinic, I just have one question, when?” This was the question, posed by Mrs Dolly Goedeman, that garnered enthusiastic applause from members of the... Read More
Saartjie Baartman Centre to Receive Women’s Month “Winter Warmth” Donation Today
30 August 2013Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will today hand over clothing and food items collected for the women and children of the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Abused Women and Children in Manenberg, Cape Town. Read More
First Beneficiaries to Receive Houses in Mitchells Plain Housing Project
30 August 2013The first five beneficiaries will receive the keys to their new houses in the R178.9 million housing project at Harmony Village, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, on Monday 2 September. Read More
Minister Meyer's Address at the Western Cape Netball Development Tournament
30 August 2013Address delivered by Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer at the Western Cape Netball Development Tournament, Boland Netball Federation Gala Dinner, Worcester Town Hall, High Street, Worcester, 30 August 2013 Read More
News Alert: Minister Botha to Visit a New Kidney Recipient
29 August 2013Martin Stuurman of George received a special gift for his 47th birthday when he underwent a kidney transplant operation at Groote Schuur Hospital. Read More
Media Alert: Premier Zille to Hold Joint Press Conference on Faeces Attacks in Cape Town
29 August 2013Premier Zille, Minister Plato and Cape Town Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith will address media on the faeces attacks in the City of Cape Town. Read More
Franschhoek Pass Closed After Mudslide
29 August 2013Franschhoek Pass was closed at 19:20 on 28 August 2013 after a mudslide and a small rock fall. Read More
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