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19 Drunk drivers arrested at weekend traffic operations

14 March 2017

According to a preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services, four fatalities were recorded on Western Cape roads this past weekend. Of the four fatalities, two were passengers, one was a driver, and the other was a pedestrian. Read More

Western Cape youth gear up for global skills competition

14 March 2017

Young people from the Western Cape will represent South Africa at a global skills competition.   Read More

DCAS to Crown Provincial Sport Stars

14 March 2017

Every year since 1996, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of committed Western Cape sportspeople in a variety of categories at the annual Sport Awards. Read More

Elderly Paarl Residents Become Proud Home Owners

13 March 2017

Residents broke out in celebration on Friday, 10 March 2017, when Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela, along with Drakenstein Executive Mayor, Conrad Poole delivered title deeds to 64 Paarl beneficiaries. Read More

Media Alert: Arts Week And Youth Dialogue To Be Opened By Minister Marais

13 March 2017

Tomorrow, 14 March 2017, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will officially open the 2017 Arts Week and Youth Dialogue in Stellenbosch.   Read More

Statement by Minister Alan Winde on the cancellation of the Cape Town Cycle Tour

13 March 2017

I would like to commend the Cape Town Cycle Tour team for their management of a difficult situation yesterday (12 March, 2017). Read More

Western Cape youth win big at SA skills competition

13 March 2017

Young people from the Western Cape will represent the province at an international skills competition. Read More

Imizamo Yethu Fire: Department providing relief and trauma counselling

12 March 2017

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz, will visit the scene of the devastating fire in Imizamo Yethu, outside Cape Town. Read More

Warning of False Water Shutdown Letter in Circulation

10 March 2017

Warning of False Water Shutdown Letter in Circulation Read More

Donate Breast Milk to Save a Life

9 March 2017

Breast milk offers premature babies the best possible nutrition and protection essential for their survival. Read More

Western Cape Budget Speech 2017/18

9 March 2017

The Western Cape Minister of Finance, Ivan Meyer, delivered his finance speech on 07 March 2017. Read More

More Than Sixty Paarl Residents To Receive Their Title Deeds

9 March 2017

Today, Friday 10 March 2017, the Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela, along with the Executive Mayor Conrad Poole of Drakenstein Municipality, will hand over in excess of 60 title deeds to recipients of the Drommedaris... Read More

Premier Zille to promote the Western Cape in Singapore and Japan

8 March 2017

Media statement issued by the Office of the Premier Premier Helen Zille will lead a delegation to Singapore and Japan to bolster trade and investment between the region and the Western Cape. Read More

Uxbridge level crossing incident example of reckless driving

7 March 2017

Earlier today, I was informed by Metrorail Regional Manager, Richard Walker, of an incident that occurred at Uxbridge Level Crossing (Between False Bay and Lakeside) involving a reckless driver. Read More

City youth partner with cyclists to complete Cape Town Cycle Tour

7 March 2017

Four differently-abled young people will participate in this year’s Cape Town Cycle Tour as part of an awareness drive around the importance of accessibility at major events. Read More

Michael Mapongwana CDC Maternal and Child Health Unit Opening

7 March 2017

Due to the ever increasing number of patients, space constraints and less than desirable working conditions, the Western Cape Government Health decided to upgrade the Maternity Health Unit at Michael Mapongwana Community Day Centre. Read More

Western Cape Budget Speech 2017/18

7 March 2017

The Western Cape Minister of Finance, Ivan Meyer, delivered his finance speech on 07 March 2017. Read More

MEC to seek answers on Social Grants crisis at national meeting tomorrow

6 March 2017

Western Cape MEC of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will tomorrow seek direct assurances from Minister Bathabile Dlamini, following the chaotic handling of the looming social grants payment deadline. Read More

Joe Slovo Housing Project Stakeholders Sign Commitment to Fast-Track Project

6 March 2017

On Wednesday, 01 March, the Provincial Department of Human Settlements and relevant stakeholders signed documents to commit to fast-tracking the remainder of the N2 Gateway, Joe Slovo Phase 3, housing project to completion. Read More

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