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Road project exceeds empowerment and employment targets

4 May 2016

Thousands of motorists will soon enjoy a better travelling experience on the R316 between Caledon and Bredasdorp after a R102 million investment by the Department of Transport and Public Works in resealing this road. Read More

A new R24 million clinic for Napier

4 May 2016

The construction of a R24 million Western Cape Department of Health clinic in Napier to replace existing facilities has commenced. Commissioned by the Department of Transport and Public Works, the clinic is expected to have been completed by the end... Read More

Africa Month Celebrations Kick Off with a Cultural Twist

3 May 2016

On Friday, 29 April 2016, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the National Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) hosted the official launch of Africa Month at Read More

Tridistrict Drama Festival Captivates Audiences With Spectacular Performances

3 May 2016

The Artscape Arena displayed confident performances and professionalism from the youngsters at the Tridistrict Drama Festival on Friday 29 April 2016. Read More

Fourteen killed on Western Cape roads over the weekend

3 May 2016

A preliminary report from the Western Cape Department of Health’s Forensic Pathology Services indicates that 14 road users died on the province’s roads over the long weekend. Read More

Minister Plato to launch new Walking Bus initiative in Wesbank

2 May 2016

Tomorrow, Tuesday 3 May 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety will launch the new Walking Bus initiative in Wesbank. Read More

Last Of Sport Cheque Handovers Takes Place In Metro District

29 April 2016

A total of R3 019 000 was handed over to various sport federations of the Metro District by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS). Read More

Louwville High School expected to be ready for 2017 academic year

29 April 2016

The Department of Transport and Public Works is making good progress with the construction of the new Louwville High School in Vredenburg. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Speech at the Africa Month Launch

29 April 2016

Good day, goeiemôre, molweni It gives me great pleasure to officially launch Africa Month in the Western Cape today. It is an even greater occasion that our launch takes place in Paarl. Read More

Official Opening of State of the Art Symphony Way Community Day Centre

28 April 2016

Today the Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, officially opened the new Symphony Way Community Day Centre. The facility will provide further healthcare coverage for communities currently serviced by the Delft CHC. Read More

Be safe this #PayDayBlues weekend

28 April 2016

The Department of Transport and Public Works is appealing to motorists not to not drink and drive during the upcoming Read More

No New Cases of African Horse Sickness; Containment Zone Revised

28 April 2016

No new cases of African Horse Sickness have been detected in the Western Cape, resulting in a revision to the movement restrictions. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, today (26 April 2016) announced the new borders of the containment... Read More

Minister Plato takes safety outreach and opportunities to Browns Farm, Philippi

27 April 2016

Tomorrow, Thursday 28 April 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will conduct an extensive safety outreach in Browns Farm, Philippi. Read More

Roadworks on Suider Agter Paarl Road

26 April 2016

The Department of Transport and Public Works is making good progress with the rehabilitation of Suider Agter Paarl Road between Old Paarl Road (the R101) and the R44. Read More

Road safety workshop to focus on distracted driving

25 April 2016

This is the 2nd Global Road Safety Partnership, Childsafe and Safely Home Road Safety Workshop for 2016. Read More

Twenty-seven arrested for drinking and driving this weekend

25 April 2016

A preliminary report from the Western Cape Department of Health’s Forensic Pathology Services indicates that two road users died on the province’s roads on Friday – one driver in Swellendam and the other in Piketberg. Read More

Celebrating Choral Music in the Cape Winelands

25 April 2016

The comfort and joy music brings was celebrated at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch on 24 April 2016. Read More

Anti-racism Speech Delivered at NCOP

25 April 2016

Debate on Anti-racism and racial prejudice: Advancing our collective efforts to building a united, non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa All protocol observed. Read More

Slangrivier Residents Become Proud Home Owners

25 April 2016

Slangrivier residents received their title deeds from Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela and Hessequa Municipality’s  Executive Mayor, Ms Emor Nel, on 18 April 2016. Read More

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