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Media Alert: Minister Plato to accredit 7 new Neighbourhood Watch structures

15 March 2018

Tonight, Thursday 15 March 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will officially award accreditation to 7 new Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) structures for the greater Oudtshoorn area, in Oudtshoorn. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais to bid farewell to first Indian Navy Women's crew

14 March 2018

Tomorrow, 14 March 2018, Minister Anroux Marais will bid farewell to the Indian Navy’s 6 female officers as they depart for the final leg of their maiden circumnavigation. Read More

Minister to launch Hygiene & Drought Awareness Campaign at ECDs

14 March 2018

Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development will launch the Department’s ECD Hygiene & Drought campaign at the Teddy’s Den Crèche in Rugby, near Milnerton. Read More

MEC launches ECD Hygiene & Drought Awareness Campaign

14 March 2018

Today, the Western Cape Social Development MEC, Albert Fritz, launched the Department’s ECD Hygiene & Drought Awareness Campaign by handing over 30 hygiene packs to the Teddy’s Den Creche in Rugby. Read More

Arts Week invests in young leaders

14 March 2018

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, (DCAS) in partnership with the Drakenstein Municipality and the nati Read More

Western Cape shows positive business confidence sentiment

14 March 2018

Bureau for Economic Research data shows confidence in the economy is growing Read More

Construction on track for brand new water-wise R64 million HS in Kraaifontein

13 March 2018

Today, Minister Schäfer and Minister Grant visited the site for the new Kraaifontein High School. The brand new, state-of-the-art, R64 million school is making excellent progress during construction, as it approches full completion which is expected... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato establishes safety initiatives in Saldanha Bay

13 March 2018

Tonight and tomorrow, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will establish and equip essential safety structures in Saldanha Bay. Read More

Construction on track for brand new water-wise high school in Kraaifontein

13 March 2018

Joint Statement by Minister Debbie Schafer and Minister Donald Grant Western Cape Minister of Education and Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

High Court Dismisses ANC Application with Costs

12 March 2018

High Court Dismisses ANC Application with Costs Read More

Media Alert: MInisters Grant and Schäfer to visit site of new Kraaifontein HS

12 March 2018

Tomorrow, Tuesday 13th March 2018, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Donald Grant, and Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, will be visiting the site of the brand new Kraaifontein High School in Blue Downs. Read More

Minister Grant and Minister Schäfer to visit site of brand new Kraaifontein High

12 March 2018

Tomorrow, Tuesday 13 March 2018, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Donald Grant, and Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, will be visiting the Read More

Young drama talent shines at Zabalaza Theatre Festival

12 March 2018

The Zabalaza Theatre Festival hosted various productions by youth involved in the drama projects offered by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport. Read More

MEC robbery case: Accused looks to enter plea agreement

12 March 2018

The armed robbery case involving the Western Cape Social Development MEC Albert Fritz has been postponed to April, after the accused indicated an intention to enter into a plea agreement. Read More

Air Access project opening Western Cape to the world

12 March 2018

Air Access team records remarkable successes Read More

Minister Schafer grateful for contribution to more inclusive history resources

9 March 2018

Yesterday, at Heathfield High School, I had the privilege of accepting a donation of over 400 books from author Dr Ruben Richards (PhD, UCT), a former student of Heathfield High School - matric class of 1977. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

8 March 2018

WC Water Update 5 March 2018 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. The average level for dams across the Western Cape for the week starting 5 March is 20.3% (2017: 30.09%). Read More

International Women’s Day: Break the cycle of violence & murder against women

8 March 2018

As we commemorate International Women’s Day, the Department calls on all women who are experiencing abuse to get help and report abuse. Read More

Twenty-eight (28) people die on Western Cape roads, 64% of them pedestrians

8 March 2018

Weekly road safety report: 28 February to 6 March 2018 Forensic Pathology Services data indicates 28 people were killed between 28 February to 6 March on Western Cape roads. Sixty-four percent of these fatalities were pedestrians (18), and four... Read More

Good progress on major N1 project

7 March 2018

A R487 million Department of Transport and Public Works project to upgrade 9 km of the N1 between Plattekloof Road and Old Oak Interchange is 50% complete. Read More

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