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Tygerberg Hospital first government institution to perform robotic surgery

22 February 2022

Tygerberg Hospital is proud to announce the launch of its da Vinci surgical robotic programme. This will coincide with the first robotic operation in a government hospital in South Africa being performed at a tertiary academic centre. Read More

Senior citizen celebrates 60th birthday in her new home in Forest Village

21 February 2022

This past week on Valentine’s Day, Ms. Buyelwa Lumani, originally from Garden City, in Mfuleni, celebrated love of a different kind. Read More

Reported “higher than usual” number of enteric (Typhoid) fever cases

21 February 2022

Reported “higher than usual” number of enteric (Typhoid) fever cases based on historical data Read More

A healthy lifestyle for a healthy heart

21 February 2022

About 80% of all heart diseases that presents before the age of 65 can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle. Read More

Premier Alan Winde officially opens the Leeuwenhof Slave Quarters Gallery

20 February 2022

Joint Media Release: Premier Alan Winde officially opens the Leeuwenhof Slave Quarters Remembrance Gallery Read More

Tygerberg hospital increases vaccination drive for pregnant mothers

17 February 2022

When the first COVID-19 case was described in South Africa, Tygerberg Hospital (TBH) initiated an early prevention response and d Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Simmers joined by Mayor van Rooy handover title deeds

16 February 2022

Following the State of the Province Address (SOPA), in Velddrif on Tuesday 15 February 2022, the Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde along with the Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers and the Bergrivier Municipality... Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Marais empower Velddrift with new Noordhoek Library

16 February 2022

Today, following the 2022 State of the Province Address, together with Executive Mayor: Alderman Ray Van Rooyen, Premier Alan Winde and Minister Anroux Marais officially opened the new Noordhoek Public Library in Velddrif.< Read More

Human Settlements issues 736 documents for latest contractor’s framework

16 February 2022

Since the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) launched its latest contractor’s framework on 21 January 2022, 736 tender documents have already been issued. Of these, 659 were collected from the provincial office in Cape Town and 77... Read More

State of the Province Address 2022

15 February 2022

State of the Province Address by Premier Alan Winde 15 February 2022 Velddrif Town Hall   Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Simmers to hand over title deeds in Velddrif

14 February 2022

Following the State of the Province Address (SOPA), which will take place in Velddrif on Tuesday 15 February 2022, the Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, and the Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers, will hand over 10... Read More

WCG mourns the passing of a great woman of the arts, Primrose Mrwebi

14 February 2022

It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of Primrose Mrwebi, who for the last few years had played an important part in the Baxter theatre’s Zabalaza Theatre Festival as a facilitator and advisor. Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Marais to officially open new Noordhoek library

14 February 2022

On Tuesday, 15 February 2022, together with Executive Mayor, Alderman Ray van Rooy, the Bergriver Municipality and  Premier Alan Winde, Minister Anroux Marais will officially open the new Noordhoek Public Library in Velddri Read More

Media release by Premier Alan Winde ahead of the State of the Province Address

14 February 2022

Premier Alan Winde to make announcements on infrastructure-enabled job creation, violence prevention, our GBV response and a new way of work in the Western Cape Government Read More

Premier Winde will host Cycle Tour through West Coast

13 February 2022

Media Release: Premier Winde will host Cycle Tour through West Coast to promote safety through mobility following the State of the Province Address Read More

Emergency Medical and Ambulance Assistance line 10177 restored

13 February 2022

We are pleased to inform the citizens in the Cape Metropole that the emergency line, 10177, has been restored. Clients requiring emergency medical assistance can again dial this number. We thank you for your support while the line was restored Read More

Premier Winde's response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA

11 February 2022

Media release by Premier Alan Winde in response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address   Read More

New Western Cape Language Committee takes up three year term

11 February 2022

On Thursday, 10 February 2022 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) welcomed the new Western Cape Language C Read More

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