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Western Cape Prepared for the 2013 National Senior Certificate Marking Process

28 November 2013

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) prepares for the marking process of the National Senior Certificate examination papers as the examinations are ending on Friday, 29 November. Read More

Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela meets Ogobityholo BaseKapa

27 November 2013

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will host a press conference at 14:30 in Room 701, 27 Wale Street, Cape Town, on the Department of Human Settlements meeting with the Cape Town Informal Settlement Leaders (Ogobityholo... Read More

Shortage of Measles and Hepatitis Vaccines

27 November 2013

A shortage of Measles and Hepatitis B vaccines is currently being experienced across South Africa. Read More

Western Cape Government to Create R832 Million in Opportunities in Breede Valley Municipality

27 November 2013

Premier Helen Zille and the Western Cape Cabinet visited Worcester on 26 November 2013 for a Cabinet Outreach session to engage with local stakeholders in the region. Read More

EPWP Beneficiaries Graduate From Artscape Technicical Training

27 November 2013

There were big smiles all round as seven Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) beneficiaries received their certificates in technical stage practice at Artscape on 25 November 2013. Read More

Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone Welcomes Oil Rig

27 November 2013

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde commends the significance of the newly-designated Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone to the Western Cape as it is believed to create about 8 000 jobs through the October and... Read More

Meeting with Ogobityholo BaseKapa

27 November 2013

This afternoon I met with the leaders of the group calling themselves Ogobityholo BaseKapa who had previously marched twice to the Provincial Legislature to present memoranda of grievances related to generalised land and housing issues. Read More

Media Alert: Sod turning ceremony to mark the upgrade of the De Doorns Sport Complex

26 November 2013

Later today, Tuesday 26 November, Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport Minister, Dr. Read More

Media Alert: Opening of Exhibition Land and Resistance 1913-2013: The Natives Land Act of 2013

26 November 2013

On Wednesday, 27 November 2013, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer will officially open the new travelling exhibition, Land and Resistance 1913-2013: The Natives Land Act of 1913 at the Iziko Slave Lodge in Cape Town. Read More

Ministers Warn Matric Rage Revellers of No-Nonsense Approach Regarding Road Safety

26 November 2013

Western Cape Ministers Donald Grant, Dan Plato and Robin Carlisle urge matriculants to take precaution and behave responsibly on the provinces roads. Read More

New R4.5 Million Library for Nkqubela

26 November 2013

A long-awaited dream came true for the 6 000 residents of Nkqubela in Robertson when their own public library opened on Monday, 25 October 2013. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) partnered with the Langeberg Municipality and the... Read More

Minister Plato to Conclude the 2013 Policing Needs and Priorities Meetings

26 November 2013

Tomorrow, Wednesday, 27 November, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will conclude the annual series of Policing Needs and Priorities meetings with the 25th and final meeting being held in Kraaifontein. Read More

New R4,5 m Library for Nkqubela

26 November 2013

A long-awaited dream came true for the 6 000 residents of Nkqubela in Robertson when their own public library opened on Monday, 25 October 2013. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) partnered with the Langeberg Municipality and the... Read More

Media Alert: New Health Initiative to be Launched at Western Cape Schools

25 November 2013

The Western Cape Ministers of Health and Education, will be announcing the launch of an exciting new health initiative that will see a fleet of five wellness mobile units rolled out across the province next year. Read More

16 Days Campaign - Events Programme

25 November 2013

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

Western Cape Government Launches Wellness Mobiles to Screen Learners

25 November 2013

The Western Cape Government is delighted to announce an exciting new health initiative that will expand the access to healthcare services of learners in schools in the Western Cape. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Lead Cabinet Outreach in Worcester

25 November 2013

Premier Helen Zille and the Western Cape Cabinet will visit Worcester for a Cabinet Outreach Session on Tuesday 26 November 2013. Read More

Sport Stars Crowned at Annual Metropole Awards

25 November 2013

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the Western Province (WP) Sport Council honoured notable sport achievers at the annual Metropole Sport Awards in Goodwood on Friday, 22 November 2013. Read More

Local Government Awarded Top Walk4Health Team

25 November 2013

Increased energy and vitality is one of the spin-offs of regular exercise and this exuberance was indeed tangible at the Walk4Health awards evening held at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) on 25 November 2013. Read More

16 Days of Activism - Minister Plato Launches Western Cape Government’s Campaign

23 November 2013

On Saturday, 23 November 2013, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Dan Plato will launch the Western Cape Government’s 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign in Bredasdord. Read More

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