The second phase of enrolment at certain Western Cape schools is now open. Read More
Despite increased security measures, wherever possible, each school holiday, a small number of schools are victim to incidents of burglary and vandalism.Incidents of burglary and vandalism vary.In some cases, the costs can be major, such as... Read More
The latest initiative called the Better Living Challenge has been unveiled to stimulate new solutions that would improve the living conditions of poor people in urban communities. Read More
The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a suspected gas leak in Diaz Road, Grassy Park at 13:37. According to EMS rescue personnel on scene, six patients were inside the dwelling. On arrival, three patients... Read More
I should like to welcome all our educators and learners back to school for the third term. I hope all of our educators and learners had an enjoyable winter break and are now prepared and ready for the busy weeks ahead. I am grateful to all our... Read More
On Tuesday 16 July Premier Helen Zille will unveil a new flagship 110% Green project designed to make a positive difference in the lives of poor people in urban communities in the Western Cape. The project is also endorsed by World Design Capital... Read More
On 11 July 2013 Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport officially opened the The Second World Gym for Life Challenge at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Read More
Veterinary control measures put in place in the Melkbosstrand area has been lifted with immediate effect. Read More
The wine tasting exhibition was recently hosted in China and saw more than 250 South African wines from sixteen wine companies being displayed at the event. Read More
On 15 July 2013, the Western Cape Government will launch the Pedestrian Safety Programme at Ysterplaat Primary School. Read More
Thursday 18 July 2013 marks Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday and the fourth Nelson Mandela International Day. This year, South Africans are once again called on to dedicate some of their time to honour our former president. Read More
A group of Gugulethu badminton players represented a Western Province Invitation team in the Interprovincial C section of the under-19 South African Open Championship in Belhar this week. They were assisted by the Department of Cultural Affairs and... Read More
Tony Ehrenreich's latest attack on the Western Cape Government is another example of his pattern of political grandstanding and hypocrisy and it is important to put the facts on the table. Read More
Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, will announce one of South Africa’s future entrepreneurial stars at the Schools Entrepreneurship Conference. Co-funded by the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and... Read More
While the Province continues to record a downward trend in road deaths, a mid-year review of the deaths has shown that the rate at which they are decreasing in 2013 is at its lowest compared to other years. Read More
Exciting opportunity for young musicians and emerging bands to audition to perform at the Moshito Music Conference in Johannesburg. Read More
Hundreds of participants from various districts across the Western Cape competed in the Provincial Indigenous Games, hosted by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in Kuils River on Saturday, 6 July 2013. Read More
The Interprovincial Badminton Tournament in Belhar co-hosts the u.19 South African Open Championship and teams from Zambia and Namibia. The event, taking place from 7 to 13 July 2013, is hosted by the Western Province Badminton Association,... Read More
Among the competitors in this year’s Berg River Canoe Marathon are 20 development canoeists, who will take part in one of the most challenging water races in the Western Cape this month. Read More
Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More