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Roadworks begin on the R45 between Paarl and Malmesbury

3 November 2017

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) has started maintenance work on the R45 between Paarl and Malmesbury. This R32 million project is expected to have been completed in mid-2018. Read More

Statement by Minister Dan Plato - Annual Report: 8th clean audit

3 November 2017

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Annual Report: 8th clean audit allows for continued safety investment into communities   Date: 3 November 2017 Read More

MEDIA ALERT:MEC Plato hosts Youth focussed religious leaders’ safety outreach

3 November 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato hosts Youth focussed religious leaders’ safety outreach in Langa Read More

Media Alert: Annual Prince Albert Leesfees To Be Opened By Minister Marais

2 November 2017

MEDIA ALERT: ANNUAL PRINCE ALBERT LEESFEES TO OFFICIALLY BE OPENED BY MINISTER ANROUX MARAIS    Read More

Action Plan in Response to Western Cape Agriculture Census Findings

2 November 2017

The Western Cape Government today (2 November 2017) announced the findings of its province-wide household census of residents working on farms, which it undertook as a key study to inform future policy. Read More

Western Cape Leads the Country in Clean Governance

2 November 2017

Western Cape Leads the Country in Clean Governance  Read More

Action plan in response to Western Cape agriculture census findings

2 November 2017

The Western Cape Government today (2 November 2017) announced the findings of its province-wide household census of residents working on farms, which it undertook as a key study to inform future policy. Read More

Action plan in response to Western Cape agriculture census findings

2 November 2017

The Western Cape Government today (2 November 2017) announced the findings of its province-wide household census of residents working on farms, which it undertook as a key study to inform future policy. Read More

National Children’s Day: Over R650 million in DSD support for WC children

1 November 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has prioritized the development and protection of the province’s 1 739 425 children. Our Children and Families programme receives R651.5-million, which is the second largest funding allocation. Read More

Avian Influenza update

1 November 2017

There are 63 confirmed cases of avian influenza in the Western Cape. We have had no new infections at commercial farms since 18 October. Read More

Western Cape to honour residents in agriculture

1 November 2017

The Western Cape is set to honour the men and women who are working hard to grow the province’s agriculture sector. Read More

First Thursday focus on reducing food waste

1 November 2017

Over 30% of the food produced in South Africa each year is wasted. These figures from the World Wildlife Fund show the extent of food waste in the country. At the same time, 26% of South African households are going hungry. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

31 October 2017

WC Water Update The average level for dams across the Western Cape for the week starting 30 October is 36.3% (2016: 61%). Read More

Saying Goodbye

31 October 2017

Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services said goodbye to four members with between 32 and 44 years’ service at a ceremony in Cape Town on 24 October 2017. Read More

Diep River Child Abuse: Department investigating matter & caring for child

31 October 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has referred allegations of sexual abuse of a 5-year old Diep River girl, to the South African Police Services (SAPS). Read More

Western Cape Government to brief media on census findings and response

31 October 2017

The findings of a province-wide census of the social and economic status of agricultural employees will be released this week. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will discuss the findings at a media briefing on Thursday. Read More

Statement by Minister Dan Plato - Western Cape Government stand united

30 October 2017

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Western Cape Government stand united with farming communities   Date: 29 October 2017 Release: Immediate Read More

The Cape Water Crisis – FAQs and honest answers

30 October 2017

Premier Zille answers the most frequently asked questions about the Cape water crisis. Read More

African Horse Sickness Vaccination Season Ends Tomorrow

30 October 2017

The African Horse Sickness vaccination season ends tomorrow. Read More

Five killed on Western Cape roads

30 October 2017

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

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