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New officers committed to improving WC traffic safety

7 July 2016

The new graduates of Gene Louw Traffic College are looking forward to begin work at various traffic centres on 11 July 2016. Read More

Construction of community day centre in Thembalethu

7 July 2016

The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works delivers infrastructure and services to people of the province to promote positive socio-economic outcome and safe, empowered and connected communities. Read More

Traffic Officer Graduation Ceremony

6 July 2016

Speech by Jacqui Gooch, Head of Department: Transport and Public Works Read More

Media alert: Students to graduate from Gene Louw Traffic College

5 July 2016

On 6 July 2016, 50 students who successfully completed the 12-month Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement will graduate from the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell, Cape Town. Read More

Two female provincial traffic officers shot in Harare, Khayelitsha

5 July 2016

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Innovation reduces waiting times at Mitchells Plain CHC

5 July 2016

Today,  the Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo visited the Mitchell’s Plain Community Health Centre (CHC) to observe progress made by the facility to reduce waiting times, and manage patient-flow for the collection of chronic... Read More

WCG Committed to Fair Consideration of All Public Submissions on Tafelberg

4 July 2016

WCG Committed to Fair and Proper Consideration of All Public Submissions on Tafelberg Read More

Eleven killed on Western Cape roads this #PayDayBlues weekend

4 July 2016

A preliminary report from the Western Cape Department of Health’s Forensic Pathology Services indicates that 11 road users died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More

EPWP initiative in Ceres enriches lives

4 July 2016

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) has made it possible for 17 people from Tulbagh, Ceres and Wolseley to complete a 10-month accredited training course in horticulture, while gaining pract Read More

Skills training opportunity for Level 1 and 2 CIDB contractors

4 July 2016

The Department of Transport and Public Works will soon be providing accredited training at no cost to a limited number of emerging Western Cape contractors on how to run their construction businesses more effectively. Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month

4 July 2016

The month of July marks mental health awareness month. During the month, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will conduct various visits throughout the province to raise awareness around mental health. Read More

Minister Plato hosts Delft/Kuilsrivier cluster PNP consultation

1 July 2016

Today, Friday 1 July 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety will host the Policing Needs and Priorities determination consultation sessions for the Delft/Kuilsrivier policing cluster. Read More

Red Cross Hospital Celebrates Six Decades of Paediatric Excellence

1 July 2016

A big cake depicting the past six decades was cut in celebration of Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital’s 60th year of existence. The hospital opened its doors in 1956 thanks to an incredibly supportive and generous community.  Read More

Southern Cape Events to Attract Thousands

1 July 2016

A bumper events period kicks off in the Southern Cape this weekend. Read More

Strengthening the Western Cape’s provincial traffic service

1 July 2016

Fifty students who successfully completed the 12-month Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement will graduate from the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell, Cape Town, on 6 July 2016 Read More

Alcohol continues to play a major role in road deaths, particularly pedestrians

1 July 2016

A total of 670 people died as a result of a road traffic injury in the Western Cape so far this year, according to provincial Department of Health Forensic Pathology Services. Read More

Construction of Eerste River High School begins

30 June 2016

The construction of a new high school in Eerste River started today (30 June 2016). Once the project is complete in mid-2017, it will alleviate overcrowding at other schools in the vicinity. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Handover Title Deeds in Dromemmedaris, Paarl

30 June 2016

Today, 29 June 2016, Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela and the Executive Mayor of Drakenstein Municipality Mr. Conrad Poole will be handing over title deeds to the residents of Drommedaris community within the Drakenstein Municipality. Read More

EPWP skills training graduation ceremony in Ceres

30 June 2016

A total of 73 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) beneficiaries have successfully completed ten months of work on various EPWP programmes at the Witzenberg Municipality. Read More

Do not obscure vehicle number plates with bike racks

30 June 2016

Cycling enthusiasts driving to the two-day family cycling festival in Knysna on 2 and 3 July 2016 must ensure their number plates, vehicle lights, brake lights, and indicators are visible at all times. Read More

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