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Media Alert: Minister Schafer to present the 2017/2018 Education Budget Speech

28 March 2017

Tomorrow, Wednesday 29th March 2017, at 17h00, Minister Schäfer will be delivering the 2017/2018 Education Budget Vote speech in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Read More

Embracing Inclusivity with the 2016/17 Cultural Affairs Awards

27 March 2017

It was a night of theatrics, music and a touch of nostalgia as the 2016/17 Cultural Affairs Awards were presented by the Read More

Peace agreement struck between rival Delft taxi associations

27 March 2017

Following a fruitful engagement between rival Delft Taxi Associations and the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA), all groups committed themselves to immediately resuming peaceful operations and to resolving any future  conflicts through... Read More

Caledon drunk driver arrested for being four times over the legal limit

27 March 2017

According to a preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services, seven fatalities were recorded on Western Cape roads this past weekend. Of the seven fatalities, two were drivers and another two were pedestrians. Read More

Reclaim the City’s Self-Serving Protest Shows They Are Not Honest with Public

27 March 2017

Reclaim the City’s Self-Serving Protest Shows They Are Less Than Honest with the Public Read More

Western Cape teacher wins top national award for primary school teaching

27 March 2017

We are very fortunate in the Western Cape to have many educators who continue to go selflessly beyond the call of duty to ensure that their learners receive the best quality education.    Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Speech at 2016/17 Cultural Affairs Awards

25 March 2017

Good evening, molweni, goeienaand, It is an absolute pleasure to address you at the 2017 Western Cape Cultural Affairs Awards this evening. Read More

Building a better tomorrow for our youth

25 March 2017

With a key emphasis on quality education and skills development, the Western Cape Provincial Treasury and the Education Department has partnered with the provinces’ official banking partner, Nedbank to offer bursaries to 15 students.  Read More

Drought visit to West Coast farms

24 March 2017

Today (24 March 2017), Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will visit farms affected by the drought. Read More

Road works continue along the R44 to replace damaged pipe culverts

24 March 2017

Road works along the R44, in the vicinity of Avontuur wine farm, are continuing and may extend into the first week of April 2017. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

23 March 2017

15 March 2017  Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.  Groundbreaking Municipal APP Launched Read More

Minister Anroux Marais launches Khoekhoe geo-name brochure on Human Rights Day

23 March 2017

On 21 March 2017 the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais launched a brochure a Read More

Department working closely with law enforcement regarding Delft taxi violence

23 March 2017

The Department of Transport and Public Works is working closely with SAPS, Traffic Authorities and the City of Cape Town to address the current situation in Delft. Read More

Media Alert: 2017 Cultural Affairs Awards To Be Presented By Minister Marais

23 March 2017

On Saturday, 25 March 2017, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will deliver the Read More

Health Commemorates World TB Day 2017

23 March 2017

Minister Mbombo visits Maitland Station and Brooklyn Chest Hospital in commemoration of the World TB Day Read More

Manenberg Upgrade Progress Update

22 March 2017

Pre-consultations on the Manenberg Upgrade programme are underway between the Western Cape Government, City of Cape Town and our community partners.  Read More

SA Library Week launched at Melton Rose Library

22 March 2017

On 20 March 2017 the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais launched the 2017 South African Library Week in the Western Cape at Read More

Bringing Stories To Life At The Zabalaza Theatre Festival

22 March 2017

The Zabalaza Theatre festival was launched on 17 March 2017 at the Baxter Theatre, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs Read More

Cabinet Issues Affordable Housing Instructions and Proceeds with Tafelberg Sale

22 March 2017

Cabinet Issues Instructions for Affordable Housing on Helen Bowden Nurses Home, Woodstock Hospital Properties, and Decides to Proceed with the Sale of Tafelberg Site   Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Speech At Launch of Khoekhoe Geographical Names Brochure

21 March 2017

MINISTER ANROUX MARAIS’ SPEECH AT THE KHOEKHOE GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES BROCHURE LAUNCH ON 21 MARCH 2017 AT THE Read More

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