The Western Cape exceeds the 2014 target of 40 000 matric passes and improved on indicators of quality, showing growth in the number of candidates passing mathematics and physical science. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department is confident that the province's 2013 National Senior Certificate results will be a true and accurate reflection of the abilities of candidates, consistent with trends in improvement in the Western Cape in... Read More
The first planning meeting between the Western Cape Ministry of Agriculture, Transnet, and Agri Western Cape, discussing how animal feed will be transported to the Northern Cape and North West region, took place on Thursday, 2 January 2014. Read More
The South African Closed Chess Championship will be hosted in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in Cape Town, from 3 to 12 January 2014. Read More
Western Cape Government Health is proud to announce the birth of 151 babies in public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on New Year's Day 2014. Read More
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Gerrit van Rensburg, announced that Western Cape farmers will assist farmers in the drought-stricken Northern Cape and North West provinces. Read More
The number of passenger deaths have dropped by 50% compared to the same time last year, between 1 December and 29 December. Read More
Road deaths for the period 1 to 22 December 2013 are down by 35% for the same period in 2012. Read More
Following a shooting incident at the Hanover Park Community Health Centre (CHC) in October this year, safety and security mechanisms have been installed to safeguard the facility. It is now a fortress in many ways. Read More
Every year between the beginning of November and the end of May thousands of babies and toddlers across the province access Western Cape Government Health facilities seeking treatment for dehydration due to diarrhoea. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital’s Acute Spinal Cord Injury Unit admits and treats an average of seven patients every year who sustain severe neck injuries secondary to diving accidents. Read More
Father Christmas made his early annual visit to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on 19 December 2013. Read More
The vibrant and multicultural spirit of Cape Town was celebrated at the Reconciliation Day festival held in Green Point on 16 December 2013 Read More
Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, recently congratulated students who graduated at Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute. A total of 114 students received their qualifications.These comprised: Read More
Minister of Social Development Mr Albert Fritz, will join a group of disabled children at Ratanga Junction for a day of fun on 19 December 2013. Read More
Thousands of learners from across the country in the age group 13–18 years competed for honours in a variety of sporting codes at the National School Sports Championship. The championship is hosted annually by Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA... Read More
Team Western Cape Sevens Rugby were in fine form at the Western Cape School Sports Championships last week. Coming away with one silver and three gold medals the teams lit up the field with some exciting running Rugby. New Orleans High School... Read More
Montevideo Primary School’s under 13 basketball boys and girls made team Western Cape proud as both teams won gold at the National School Championship in Bloemfontein last week. Read More
“You are our legends, have left a lasting legacy and are great leaders in sport.” These were the words of Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer to the 37 senior sportsmen and sportswomen who were honoured at the 9th Sport Legends... Read More
Despite the amount of crashes on the roads to date, Safely Home, together with the department of Transport and Public Works, is committed to reducing road deaths by 50% by the end of 2014. Read More