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Netball Comes Alive at Clanwilliam SuperSpar Tournament

30 July 2013

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the Clanwilliam Netball Club hosted the 39th Super Spar Clanwilliam Netball Tournament at the Augsburg Agricultural Gymnasium from 26 to 27 July 2013. Read More

Creating A Culture of Anti-Doping in Sport on the West Coast

30 July 2013

On Saturday, 27 July 2013, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) collaborated with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) to host the West Coast substance abuse seminar in... Read More

Day Passes to Picnic Spots on Chapman’s Peak

30 July 2013

The Western Cape Government advised in February 2012 that the savings generated once the new Operations Centre opened would be sufficient to allow the day pass system to become a permanent feature. Read More

Premier Helen Zille's Reply to Equal Education

29 July 2013

Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille's statement responds to Equal Education. Read More

Media Alert: Madikizela and Mayors to Meet Social Housing Beneficiaries

26 July 2013

The Western Cape Government Minister for Human Settlements, and several Western Cape municipal mayors, to meet Social Housing programme beneficiaries. Read More

Minister Grant Hands Over ICT Equipment to Pniel Primary School

26 July 2013

Minister Grant and Mediclinic SA handed over ICT equipment to Pniel Primary School. Read More

Minister Crowns Witzenberg Farm Worker of the Year 2013

26 July 2013

Minister Gerrit van Rensburg crowns the farm worker of the year and encourages investors to bring change in the agricultural field. Read More

Indaba Aims to Create an Active and Winning Nation

25 July 2013

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) partnered with the City of Cape Town (CoCT) to host the 2013 Western Cape Municipal Sport and Recreation Indaba in Somerset West on 22 and 23 July 2013. Read More

Reward for Information on Taxi Killings

25 July 2013

Police inability to solve taxi murders in the Western Cape was sharply criticised at an event on 25 July 2013 where the Taxi Industry and Western Cape Government pledged to Say No to Taxi Violence. Read More

Minister Winde Takes to the Streets to Help Small Businesses

25 July 2013

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde creates awareness around red tape reduction for small businesses during a walk in the Cape Town CBD. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant to Attend Handover of ICT Equipment to Pniel Primary School

25 July 2013

On 26 July, Minister Grant will be attending an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) handover ceremony at Pniel Primary School. Read More

Inquiry into Taxi Violence

25 July 2013

Mark Skriker, Chairperson of the Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) addressed representatives from 139 taxi associations at the Vangate Shared Services Centre in Athlone. Read More

Red Tape Reduction Intervention Saves Local Business

24 July 2013

The Western Cape government is working on making business easy and efficient for investors and businesses, especially small businesses. Read More

WCED's Priority to Reduce Absenteeism at Schools

24 July 2013

Everyone has a role to play in reducing learner absenteeism. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Raise Awareness in St Georges Mall

24 July 2013

Alan Winde is on the final leg of his Red Tape Reduction awareness tour and will be visiting St Georges Mall Food Market. Read More

Chapman’s Peak Toll Tariff Increase

24 July 2013

The annual increase of the Chapman’s Peak Drive toll tariff fees will take effect on 1 August 2013. Read More

Minister to Attend Substance Abuse Treatment Graduation Ceremony

23 July 2013

Western Cape Minister of Social Development Albert Fritz will today attend a certificate graduation ceremony at the University of the Western Cape, where ordinary citizens will receive certificates in substance abuse treatment. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Visits Government Walk-in Centre on Red Tape Reduction Tour

23 July 2013

The Red Tape Reduction Listening Tour grants opportunities for small businesses in the Western Cape. Read More

Illegal Occupation of Houses at Our Pride Housing Project

22 July 2013

Due to the high demand and limited resources, housing opportunities must be provided in a way that is fair for everyone. Read More

Minister Winde Launches Red Tape Reduction Listening Tour

22 July 2013

Red Tape Reduction campaign results in sharp increase in cases logged from businesses in previously disadvantaged communities. Read More

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