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Minister Mbombo celebrates World Pharmacists Day with DTHF and Iyeza Health
29 September 2022On 27 September 2022, Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo in collaboration with the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) and Iyeza Health, celebrated Pharmacists Day. Read More
Gouda clinic gets new building upgrade
28 September 2022The Western Cape Government is on course to finish the construction of a R17.9million new clinic to replace the existing Gouda Clinic, in the Cape Winelands District by January 2023, the contract practical completion date. Read More
Minister Simmers puts an end to misleading information and provide update
28 September 2022The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers put an end to the misinformation in the New Horizon community about the Ebenezer project. Minister Simmers concluded day one of a four day visit in the Garden Route District, by attending a... Read More
Touws River resident celebrates 116th birthday
28 September 2022Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez joined the community of Touws River in celebrating Margaret Maritz on her 116th birthday yesterday. Read More
World Rabies Day, 28 September 2022
28 September 2022Rabies is a deadly disease which can affect all warm-blooded animals, and is transmitted by bites. Read More
LEAP forging ahead with crime fighting efforts
28 September 2022Between 12 - 18 September 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers confiscated 6 illegal firearms and arrested of 123 individuals for a variety of crimes. Read More
Time to stand up to the “construction mafia” at Manenberg School of Skills
28 September 2022This morning I visited the site where the Manenberg School of Skills is under construction. Work at the site was interrupted at the end of last month by a group of individuals attempting to extort the appointed contractor. Read More
First Rural Safety Summit held in Overberg District
27 September 2022On 22 and 23 September Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen facilitated the first Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities (RSSaPNP) engagement in Bredasdorp, which is in the Cape Agulhas... Read More
Western Cape celebrates 191 international flights into Cape Town per week
27 September 2022To mark World Tourism Day, the Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, was invited to address attendees at the National Government’s World Tourism Day celebrations, held at the Ecology Lifestyle Estate in Bot River, in the Ov Read More
Human Settlements to extend services in honour of Public Service Month
26 September 2022For the 26th to 30th September, the Western Cape Human Settlements department will be extending its public services to 18h30, at the Cape Town office, in order assist residents with various housing queries. Read More
Contraception myths – What you need to know about the 'pill' and more
26 September 2022When it comes to contraceptives, there are many options for you. Contraceptives can give you freedom and peace of mind to protect yourself from unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Read More
#BackOnTrack: Strengthening examination practice for Grade 10 and 11 learners
26 September 2022Western Cape schools now have the option of giving their Grade 10 and 11 learners more examination practice at the end of this year, to build up exam-writing muscle that was lost as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
Western Cape Government opposes Eskom tariff hike proposal
26 September 2022Media release: Western Cape Government opposes Eskom’s proposal for a 32% tariff hike Already hard-pressed South African residents simply cannot afford the Eskom-proposed increase of 32% in the electricity tariff. Read More
WCape Minister of Infrastructure's outreach programme heads to the Garden Route
26 September 2022The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will this week head to the Garden Route District on various outreach engagements. Read More
Housing handover marks a new chapter for elderly in De Hoop, Malmesbury
23 September 2022Earlier this week, a new chapter was marked in the lives of seven elderly beneficiaries when Premier Alan Winde handed over the keys to their brand-new homes in the De Hoop Housing Project, Malmesbury. Read More
Occupational Therapy Week at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
23 September 2022Occupational Therapy Week at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital – rebuild, reconnect and rediscover Read More
Western Cape Municipalities urged to bolster load shedding plans
22 September 2022Media release: Western Cape municipalities urged to bolster load shedding contingency measures at extended Provincial Cabinet meeting. Read More
Premier takes "Listening Tour" to Ceres & Malmesbury
22 September 2022Media release: Premier takes “Listening Tour” to Ceres and Malmesbury. Read More
DSD approaches high court over illegal rehabs
22 September 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development has continued to receive complaints about illegal rehabilitation centres exploiting clients and in some cases, violating their human rights. Read More
SA School makes the final 3 in the World’s Best School Prize
22 September 2022It is with great pleasure that we announce that Pinelands North Primary School in Cape Town has been nominated as a finalist in the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity. Read More
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