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Safe and Environmentally Friendly Initiation Workshops in George

15 October 2012

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and Cape Nature in George are working together to equip people from George and Mossel Bay with important information about making initiation rituals safer and more environmentally friendly. Read More

Beaufort West Forensic Pathology Laboratory Opens Its Doors

15 October 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, officially opened a new R10 million forensic laboratory in Beaufort West on 15 October 2012. Read More

Minister Winde Comments on Hout Bay Boat Accident

13 October 2012

Media Statement by Alan Winde, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Read More

First Triennial Western Cape Agricultural Summit

12 October 2012

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture will host the first Triennial Western Cape Agriculture Summit on 22 and 23 October 2012 at the Stellenbosch Protea Hotel. Western Cape Premier Helen Zille will be the guest speaker. Read More

Opportunities for Disabled Dancers at Trials

12 October 2012

Hundreds of children from disadvantaged communities are set to gain confidence through participating in the annual Western Cape/Truworths Disabled Ballroom and Latin American Dance Trials from 10:00 to 18:00 on Saturday, 13 October 2012. Read More

Figure Skating Action at Cape Town Ice Rink

12 October 2012

Visitors to the Ice Station at the Grand West Casino in Cape Town will see skaters from across the country showcase their talents at the 2012 Cape Inter-Provincial Figure Skating Championships from 12 to 14 October 2012. Read More

Minister van Rensburg Speaks at Elsenburg Wine Cellar Upgrade

12 October 2012

Ladies and gentlemen, colleagues and members of the press: Welcome to Elsenburg farm and our Elsenburg cellar today. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Hand over Houses in De Doorns

11 October 2012

The provincial Minister for Human Settlements in the Western Cape, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will deliver the keynote address and hand over three houses at the D Read More

Minister Winde to Tour Masiphumelele on Bicycle

11 October 2012

On Thursday, 11 October 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism,  Read More

Minister Fritz Calls for Safe Return of Missing Teen

11 October 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development Read More

Minister Madikizela to Address Malawi Camp Community in Cape Town

11 October 2012

The provincial Minister for Human Settlements in the Western Cape, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will report back to the Malawi Camp community on housing allocations for the community, and why there are currently no further allocations available in the N2... Read More

Learners Begin Writing Annual Literacy and Numeracy Tests

11 October 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationI am pleased to announce the start of the annual Literacy and Numeracy testing in the Western Cape. Read More

Women Contractors Benefit from Atlantis Housing Project

11 October 2012

Women contractors have completed 60 units of the WEHBSO People's Housing Process (PHP) Project in Atlantis, Cape Town. Read More

Positive Effects of Provincial Youth Camp

10 October 2012

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and its partners are proud of the success of their Provincial Youth Camp at the Steinthal Estate in Tulbagh. Read More

Minister Grant Speaks at Durbanville High School Prizegiving

10 October 2012

Dr Brand, District Director of Metro North,Mnr Germishuys,Dr Theron, Chairman of the Governing Body,Members of the Governing Body,Honoured guests,Staff,Parents and learners of Durbanville High School. Read More

Youths Leave Legacy through Outreach Activity

9 October 2012

Youths attending the Provincial Youth Camp made a difference in the community of Tulbagh when they restored three building sites as part of their outreach activity on 5 and 6 October 2012. Read More

Mural Paintings Brighten up Care Village in Vredenburg

9 October 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, praised the Visual Arts Week project for transforming Siyabonga Care Village, Vredenburg, into such a bright beacon of hope. Read More

Western Cape Government Inspired by Paralympic Heroes

9 October 2012

The Western Cape Paralympic athletes have inspired the Western Cape Government to replace portraits of politicians in the Provincial Legislature Building with those of the Western Cape SA London 2012 Paralympic gold medallists. Read More

Premier Zille Hosts Western Cape Paralympians

9 October 2012

This morning, Tuesday, 9 October, Premier Helen Zille hosted a tea with provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, to honour and celebrate Western Cape Paralympians who participated in the 2012 London Paralympic Games. Read More

Success of Workshops Evident at West Coast Arts Week Festival

9 October 2012

The talents of stage performers in a variety of genres from rural communities were showcased at the Weston High School in Vredenburg on Friday, 5 October 2012. Read More

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