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Twenty-Four Deaths on Western Cape roads

21 December 2015

Sixteen passengers, four drivers, three pedestrians and one cyclist died over the weekend on Western Cape roads. Read More

Early Christmas Present for Noordhoek, Velddrift Beneficiaries

17 December 2015

On Thursday, 17 December 2015, Ministerial Advisor to Minister B.S Madikizela Mr Willem Steenkamp and Saldanha Bay Municipality will hand over forty houses in Noordhoek, Velddrift. Read More

Passenger Deaths Spike at the Start of Festive Season

17 December 2015

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

DCAS Supports the PURPLE March for the Arch

17 December 2015

On 16 December 2015 the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government participated with the people of Cape Town in the PURPLE march for Archbishop Emeritus Desmond and Leah Tutu on th Read More

Sticker Project Promotes safer Vehicles and safer Journeys

17 December 2015

Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services officials are working hard to help ensure that festive season travellers get to their destinations safely. Read More

Christmas comes early to Red Cross Children’s Hospital

17 December 2015

Christmas came early to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital when Father Christmas took time out from his busy schedule to visit the hospital on 17 December 2015 to spread some festive cheer during their annual Christmas Parade.  Read More

Minister Grant to Get his Vehicle Tested

15 December 2015

Tuesday, 15 December 2015, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Donald Grant, will have his official vehicle tested at a local testing station to ensure compliance with vehicle safety standards as is required by law. Read More

Minister Marais Congratulates Neville D on His Grammy Award Nomination

15 December 2015

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais congratulates Neville Diedericks, originally from Kalksteenfontein, for his Grammy Award Nomination in the Best Gospel Performance/Song category. Read More

Creating Safer, Booze-Free Roads in the Western Cape

15 December 2015

Provincial Traffic Services are working around the clock to create safer, booze-free roads in the Western Cape. Read More

Having your Vehicle Checked ahead of Holiday Travels

15 December 2015

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

A New Secondary School for Zwelethemba

14 December 2015

The construction of a new secondary school in Zwelethemba near Worcester is under way. Once the project is complete, it will alleviate overcrowding at Vusisizwe Secondary School. Read More

Legends Honoured For Their Significant Roles In Sport

14 December 2015

On Friday, 11 December 2015, sporting legends were honoured at the 11th annual Sport Legends Awards at the Nelson Creek Estate in Wellington. Read More

New Provincial Commissioner should learn from past mistakes

14 December 2015

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More

Twenty-One Die on Western Cape Roads this Weekend

14 December 2015

Twenty-one road users died over the weekend on Western Cape roads, including six people in a collision in Plettenberg Bay. Arrests for drunken drivers are still common despite repeated warnings by traffic authorities that alcohol and roads don’t mix. Read More

Policing oversight to be bolstered with regular crime stats and SAPS inspections

13 December 2015

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More

New Primary School in Kranshoek

11 December 2015

A new R35 million primary school at Kranshoek near Plettenberg Bay will be opening its doors in the 2016 academic year. It will be able to accommodate up to 1 250 learners, including 120 Grade R learners. Read More

Cape Town Rugby Sevens Bringing the Heat to the Mother City

11 December 2015

On Wednesday 9 December 2015 the South African Sevens team, also known as the Blitzbokke, took time to interact with enthusiastic rugby fans at the V&A Waterfront. Read More

No Cyclists or Pedestrians on Chapman's Peak Drive for Safety Reasons

11 December 2015

Repair work on the catch fences above Chapman’s Peak Drive that were severely damaged during the fires of March 2015 has been completed. Read More

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