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YearBeyond applications are open – unemployed youth urged to take up the opportunity!

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has announced the opening of applications for unemployed youth to be part of the YearBeyond...

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Interim festive season road crash statistics: Western Cape Government calls for increased vigilance

The Western Cape Government expresses its concern over the 106 fatal crashes and 122 fatalities recorded on municipal and provincial roads...

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Minister Sileku urges road safety following a near-miss incident on the N1

On 3 January 2025, Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku narrowly avoided a potential collision when the vehicle he was travelling in...

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Building a healthier future for you in 2025

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness can confirm that emergency centres across the province managed 2,549 trauma cases and 5...

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A joyful start to 2025: Western Cape public health facilities welcome 101 newborns on New Years Day

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness can now confirm that 101 babies were born in public health facilities across the province...

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WCDHW welcomes new CEO at George Hospital

It is with great excitement that the department welcomes Mr Tshepo Kau as the new CEO of George Hospital, starting 1 January 2025....

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A call to action: We need your help to reduce trauma cases in Emergency Centres this festive season

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has released the latest data from its Health Emergency Centre Trauma Information System...

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Western Cape public health facilities welcomes 172* babies on Christmas Day

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to confirm the birth of 172* babies at public health facilities throughout the...

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Respect emergency centres: reduce preventable emergencies this festive season

Respect emergency centres: reduce preventable emergencies this festive season The festive season is a time for celebration, but it often...

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Stay sun smart this summer: Tygerberg Hospital advises prevention, protection, and early detection of skin cancer

Tygerberg Hospital treats approximately 1 000 skin cancer patients annually is appealing to residents to be vigilant regarding sun...

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Mid-season festive road safety stats reveal disturbing trends

On 19 December 2024, the National Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, alongside the Western Cape’s Provincial Minister of Mobility, Isaac...

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Khayalethu Bungalows Housing Project shows steady progress

Media Release by Tertuis Simmers, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Today, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers...

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