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Media Alert: Minister Meyer to Open New Exhibition at Hout Bay Museum

17 September 2013

Tomorrow, 18 September, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer will open a new exhibition at the Hout Bay Museum. Read More

Media Alert: WCED to Launch Matric Support Site

16 September 2013

On Monday, 16 September, Minister Donald Grant will be launching the WCED's new Matric Support site. The website has been created to support revision for the 2013 National Senior Certificate examinations. The website contains, for the first time,... Read More

Keep in Contact with Healthcare Facilities During Vaccine Shortages

16 September 2013

Currently across South Africa, in the public and private sector, there is a shortage of oral polio vaccine, measles vaccine and hepatitis B-vaccine. Read More

Premier to Launch Integrated Provincial Violence Prevention Policy Framework

16 September 2013

On Monday, 16 September, Premier Helen Zille will launch the Western Cape Government’s recently finalised Integrated Provincial Violence Prevention Policy Framework, along with Western Cape Community Safety Minister Dan Plato and Western Cape Health... Read More

Western Cape's Tourism Sector Tops List at Lilizela Awards

16 September 2013

The Western Cape proved to be the best in the country when it comes to tourism and hospitality as the province was top in the list at the inaugural Lilizela Tourism Awards on 12 September. Read More

WCED Launches New Matric Support Website

16 September 2013

Minister Donald Grant launched the Matric Support website on Monday, 16 September to assist learners with revision for the upcoming examinations. Read More

Western Cape Government Launches Violence Prevention Policy

16 September 2013

The Western Cape Government has launched the Western Cape Government’s Integrated Provincial Violence Prevention Policy Framework,which aims to reduce and prevent violence in the Western Cape. Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the Closing Ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open Tournament

14 September 2013

Address by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, at the closing ceremony of the Curro Durbanville Chess Open Tournament on 14 September 2013 Read More

Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) Implementation Workshop

12 September 2013

The Department hosted a Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) Implementation Workshop on the 15 August 2013 at the Fountains Hotel in Cape Town. Read More

Minister to Speak at Opening of New Drug Treatment Centre in Parkwood

12 September 2013

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will today be speaking at the opening of a drug treatment centre in Parkwood. Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the 2nd World Goju Ryu Championships

12 September 2013

Address delivered by the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer at the welcome function of the 2nd World Goju Ryu Championships held on 12 September 2013 at the DF Malan Memorial Hall, Coetzenberg Sport Complex, University... Read More

Media Alert: Minister van Rensburg Recovering after Medical Procedure

11 September 2013

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gerrit van Rensburg thanks the public for the support as he was hospitalised on 10 September. Read More

Western Cape Partners with Reunion to Boost Agro-processing Sector

11 September 2013

The Westen Cape's partnership with Reunion provides a great platform for increased export opportunities for the province’s R12 billion agro-processing industry. Read More

Uniting People at the Cape Town Marathon

11 September 2013

Thousands of runners are gearing up to take part in the Cape Town Marathon which starts in Adderley Street outside the central railway station at 06:30 on Sunday, 22 September 2013. There is also a 10 km race which starts at the same time and place. Read More

Promoting the Use of Sign Language in Schools

11 September 2013

The Western Cape Government is taking the lead in promoting the use of sign language in schools and to expand sign language as an additional language. Read More

Western Cape's Assessment of Biodiversity Management Options

11 September 2013

Statement by Anton Bredell, Provincial Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Read More

US Agency to Provide Grant to Support Rooftop Solar Plans for Western Cape Government

11 September 2013

Erica Barks-Ruggles, Cape Town’s US Consul General and Francois du Plessis, Green Cape CEO under the auspices of the United States Trade Development Agency (USTDA) and the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Department of Transport and P Read More

My Culture, Your Culture, Our Heritage

11 September 2013

The National Heritage Day celebrations on 24 September 2013 are an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and diversity that has the power to help build our nation. Read More

US Agency to Support Rooftop Solar Plans for Western Cape Government

10 September 2013

On 11 September 2013, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will sign a grant with the Green Cape Sector Development Agency NPC (Green Cape), serving on behalf of the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Department of Transport and Read More

Horror Crashes Highlight Need for Whole Society Approach to Road Safety

10 September 2013

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public WorksRoad deaths are once again in the spotlight, with horrible crashes claiming many lives across the country. Read More

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