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Minister Carlisle’s Address at the Launch of the City Of Cape Town’s Transport Authority

19 October 2012

When I took up the my current position of Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, I knew that I had no more important task than to join with all Read More

Western Cape Tri-Annual Agricultural Summit

19 October 2012

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture will host the first Tri-annual Western Cape Agriculture Summit in Stellenbosch. Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille, will be the guest speaker on the 22nd. Read More

Another Police Officer has been Shot and Killed

19 October 2012

Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety Read More

The Sky is the Limit for the Western Cape’s Construction Sector

18 October 2012

The Western Cape’s construction sector has once again returned to growth. After experiencing a 0.6% decline in jobs during the global recession, in 2010, jobs in the construction sector rose by 1.1%. Read More

Beaufort West Forensic Pathology Laboratory Opens Its Doors (Simul)

18 October 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, officially opened a new R10 million forensic laboratory in Beaufort West on 15 October 2012. Read More

Premier Zille to Address Matric Valedictory Service

18 October 2012

This afternoon, Thursday, 18 October, Premier Helen Zille will address the Matric valedictory service at the top-performing Masibambane Secondary School in Kraaifontein. Read More

Cataract Surgery Marathon Helps Restore Sight in Eden and Central Karoo

18 October 2012

Following last year's successful cataract marathon, George Hospital's Ophthalmology team is on the move again to treat patients living in the Eden and Central Karoo. Read More

Minister Winde to Visit Cape Town’s Soon-to-be Tallest Building

17 October 2012

On Wednesday, 17 October 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde will visit the construction site of Cape Town’s s Read More

Gratitude to All Involved in Hout Bay Rescue Operation

17 October 2012

At a press conference held in the Cape Town City Centre today, Western Cape Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, expressed his sincere gratitude to all of the men and women who conducted the rescue operation after the capsizing... Read More

Minister Plato: Police Killings Condemned

17 October 2012

It is with shock and sadness that I learned this morning that another of our police officers was shot and injured in Belhar. Read More

Update on Hout Bay Boat Accident

16 October 2012

On Tuesday, 16 October 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, the CEO of Cape Town Tourism, Mariette du Toit-Helmbold, and the Acting Head of the City of Cape Town’s Disaster Operations Centre, Wilfred... Read More

Minister Grant to Announce Decision on the Possible Closure of Schools

16 October 2012

On Tuesday, 16 October 2012, Minister Donald Grant will be presenting a plan aimed at improving the lives of over 4 000 learners in this province. Read More

Disabled Children Learn through Dance

16 October 2012

On Saturday, 13 October 2012, a sizzling and vibrant dance competition took place in Stellenbosch for hundreds of disabled children from disadvantaged communities. Read More

Successful Ice Skating Championships Held in Cape Town

16 October 2012

The Western Province Figure Skating Association (WPFSA) partnered with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and others to host the Cape Inter-Provincial Figure Skating Championships from 12 to 14 October 2012. Read More

Letter from Minister Anton Bredell Regarding the Wildlife Forum

16 October 2012

Thank you for writing to the Western Cape Government and for raising your concerns regarding the e-mail that has been forwarded to a number of people by Bool Smuts on the welfare management of Damage Causing Animals (DCA) in the province. Read More

School Closures: Minister Grant Announces Plans to Improve Education Opportunities

16 October 2012

As the Western Cape Government, we want to improve the education opportunities of all our children. Read More

Western Cape Government Offers Reward for Cop Killers

15 October 2012

Media Statement by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western Cape  Read More

Minister Winde to Provide Status Update on Western Cape Tourism

15 October 2012

On Monday, 15 October 2012, Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will provide a status update on tourism in the Western Cape. Read More

Better Together Games on West Coast a Big Success

15 October 2012

A unifying sporting “gees” brought public servants from the West Coast together at the Better Together Games held at the Saldanha Naval Base on Friday, 12 October 2012. This was one of four regional Better Together Games events to be held in various... Read More

West Coast Public Servants Show Their Pace on Athletics Track

15 October 2012

The 100 metres and 100 metres x4 relay races in the various age categories were the final sets of events at the regional Better Together Games held at the Saldanha Naval Base on Friday, 12 October 2012. Read More

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