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New partnership to open doors for vulnerable youth

A new 10-year partnership between the Western Cape Government and the Interactive Science Foundation is set to unlock internship...

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Don’t wait! Late online applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 close on 17 May 2026

15 April 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time applications window for Grade R, 1 and 8...

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Western Cape Government Innovation: SWIMS app rolled out to health social workers

The Social Work Integrated Management System (SWIMS) App is a key innovation that is transforming the way that healthcare professionals do...

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Minister Bredell meets with Langeberg Municipality to discuss water security issues

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, recently met with the Langeberg...

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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie mourns the passing of Christopher “Chippie” Solomon

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of Christopher “Chippie”...

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Minister Bredell and Minister Baartman applaud RMB’s launch of Africa’s first Nature-Linked Outcomes-Based Bond

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, alongside Deidre Baartman...

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Western Cape receives 50 000 more Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine doses boosting response to outbreak

Premier Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer have welcomed the arrival of 50...

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Work-based opportunity in George

The Department of Infrastructure invites suitably qualified applicants residing within the Garden Route, George Municipality to apply for a...

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33 arrested for driving under the influence as enforcement remains high after Easter period

Provincial Traffic Services maintained high visibility on Western Cape roads over the past week (7-12 April), resulting in 51 arrests for...

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Premier encouraged by Athlone’s thriving and resilient business and NGO communities

Premier Alan Winde paid a visit to Athlone, Cape Town this week to meet residents and organisations that are helping their communities in...

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Blasting on the N9 between George and Oudtshoorn

Notice of blasting activities on a section of the N9 (5KM) between George and Oudtshoorn 16 and 22 April 2026 As part of the construction...

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Western Cape Government acts with urgency in R22 million fodder support for livestock farmers

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has approved R22 million in risk reduction relief to provide fodder support to livestock...

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