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Electrical services installation in Montagu

10 February 2017

Good progress has been made on a 36-month Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) contract to rehabilitate and upgrade various sections of the R60 and R62 between Ashton and Montagu through Cogmanskloof. Read More

Closure of Du Toit Street at Lower Water Bridge

9 February 2017

Good progress has been made on a 36-month Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) contract to rehabilitate and upgrade various sections of the R60 and R62 between Ashton and Montagu through Cogmanskloof. Read More

Residents to have say on proposed Madiba statue

8 February 2017

Residents have been invited to have their say on the proposed Madiba statue at City Hall. Read More

Residents To Have Say On Proposed Madiba Statue

8 February 2017

Residents have been invited to have their say on the proposed Madiba statue at City Hall. Read More

Hundreds of new users connect to Western Cape Wi-Fi each day

7 February 2017

The Western Cape’s public Wi-Fi network is adding 250 new users a day as the service continues to expand. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, today (7 February 2017) provided an update on the Western Cape Government and Neotel’s public... Read More

Horse exports set for European Union

6 February 2017

Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said a fresh consignment of horses was set for export to the European Union, via Mauritius. Read More

Civil engineering graduates join departmental development programme

6 February 2017

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is delighted to welcome ten civil engineering graduates into its 2017 Professional Development Programme (PDP). Read More

Four fatalities on Western Cape roads

6 February 2017

A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that four road users died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More

Emergency Healthcare Service (24 hours) Offered at Du Noon CHC

6 February 2017

The Du Noon Community Health Centre (CHC) which has been providing a healthcare service since December 2014 and is situated in Potsdam Road, Killarney Gardens, is officially offering a 24 hour emergency service as of Monday 6 February 2017 to an... Read More

Elderly and Special Needs Residents Receive Homes in Zwelihle, Hermanus

6 February 2017

The Minister of Western Cape Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, along with the Executive Mayor of the Overstrand Municipality, Alderman Rudolph Smith, will on Tuesday 07 February 2017, hand over houses to three elderly and special needs... Read More

MEDIA ALERT:Minister Plato hosts public consultation on draft Liquor Regulations

3 February 2017

This morning, Friday 3 February 2017, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety will continue with hosting the public consultation sessions on the Draft Western Cape Liquor Regulations 2011: Amendment 2017, in Cape Town. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

3 February 2017

3 February 2017  Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.  Fire Alert for the West Coast Read More

Western Cape tourism sector showcase at Ministry First Thursday

2 February 2017

The Western Cape’s tourism sector will be showcased at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities First Thursday event tonight. Read More

Solar energy saves city business millions

2 February 2017

A city-based company is set to save in the region of half a million rand due to the installation of energy efficient systems at its premises. Read More

Media Alert: Bartolomeu Dias Museum Celebrates 28th Anniversary

2 February 2017

Tomorrow, 3 February 2017, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais and the Executive Mayor of the Mossel Bay municipality, Harry Levendal will officially celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Read More

Horse movement restrictions come into effect today

1 February 2017

The annual ban on the direct movement of horses into the Western Cape’s African Horse Sickness (AHS) Controlled Area zones comes into effect today (1 February 2017). Read More

Western Cape Government to launch energy efficiency awareness campaign

31 January 2017

On Wednesday (1 February 2017), Economic Opportunities Minister Alan Winde will visit the Lansdowne Bottling Company as part of the Western Cape Government’s energy efficiency awareness campaign. Read More

Three fatalities on Western Cape roads

30 January 2017

Report on weekend provincial traffic law enforcement operations Read More

Media Alert: Walking On Waves Highlights The Therapeutic Benefits Of Surfing

30 January 2017

Tomorrow, 31 January 2017, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will visit Walking on Waves in Muizenberg. Read More

Opening of R100 million Plettenberg Bay Airport Road

30 January 2017

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works I should like to welcome you all today to this auspicious occasion, marking the culmination of a 15 month project that is set to significantly change the future prospects of the... Read More

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