Although a number of examinations remain in the 2012 National Senior Certificate (NSC), the writing of today’s English paper will signify the end of the 2012 NSC for the majority of our candidates. Read More
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport strengthened its sporting partnership with the Western Province (WP) Sport Council, City of Cape Town and various sport federations when sports stars were crowned at the Metropole Sports Awards at Barron’... Read More
Language practitioners from across the Western Cape gathered in Cape Town on 23 November 2012 to attend a terminology skills development workshop facilitated by Dr Mariëtta Alberts. Read More
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), under the Enterprise Development (ED) unit has initiated the Provincial Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards as the SMME support programme that will focus on encouraging a culture of... Read More
Chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases, may be inherited, but many lifestyle and environmental factors such as smoking, inappropriate diet, lack of exercise and heavy alcohol consumption are known to significantly increase risks. Read More
Chronic Diseases Season: 1 November - 31 December 2012 Read More
Childsafe South Africa, in collaboration with Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, will launch the 'Buckle-up or you’ll be back!' campaign on 22 November 2012 to raise awareness around the dangers of not buckling-up when driving, particularly... Read More
Childsafe and the management of Red Cross Children's Hospital launched their "Buckle-up or you’ll be back!" campaign on 22 November 2012 to raise awareness of the dangers of not buckling-up when driving particularly with children in the vehicle. Read More
Medium-Term Budget Policy speech delivered by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will represent the Western Cape Government at the Bothasig Gardens Social Housing Project Launch on the 20th of November 2012. Minister Madikizela, along with National Human Settlements... Read More
On Wednesday, 21 November, Minister Donald Grant and Head of the Provincial Education Department, Penny Vinjevold will be briefing media on the progress made i Read More
Thursday 22 November 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Alan Winde will deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement speech. Read More
Members of the public came together to learn about the production processes of wheat and bread at Beaumont Wines in Botriver on Saturday, 17 November 2012. Read More
Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development. Read More
Dreams of performing on a professional stage may become a reality for two groups of actors at the final showdown of the Eden Drama Festival in Heidelberg on Saturday, 24 November 2012. Read More
Media Statement by the Minister of Education, Donald Grant Read More
Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, today announced an agreement signed between Western Cape Government Health and the Clicks Group that will enable the pharmacy group to provide immunisations and family planning stock to state patients. Read More
A slip failure of the road embankment occurred on the R60 between Ashton and Swellendam in October, causing a large subsidence across almost the full width of the road. This required that the road be completely closed as it is not safe for the... Read More
Minister Albert Fritz will open new Social Development offices in the Southern Surburbs. The new building makes for improved service delivery and easy access, right on the doorstep of the Bokmakierie and Hazendal communities. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has introduced a new online system that will make it much easier for teachers to apply for jobs in the province.The online application system was piloted in 2011 for the filling of promotion posts. Read More