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DSD urges ECDs to apply for Relief Fund
8 February 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is urging Early Childhood Development Centres in economic distress to apply for Government’s Early Childhood Development Employment Stimulus Relief Fund. Read More
Don't neglect your sexual health
8 February 2021February is dedicated to STI/Condom Month, and Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) is encouraging sexually active persons to educate themselves about using condoms and practising safe sex to help prevent sexua Read More
“We need to address SAPS’ backlog in processing DNA”
8 February 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes with grave concern the backlogs in processing of DNA by SAPS’ Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the pressure it places on policing service delivery, particularly in finalising rape cases. Read More
Dam levels update, Barrydale fire under control
8 February 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 62.2% (2020: 50.5%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 81.5% (2020: 68.4%). Read More
Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal continue to address Communicare cases
8 February 2021During the third quarter, which covers 1 October to 31 December 2020, the Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal (WCRHT) closed a further 200 Communicare cases. Read More
EMS responds to 5 210 incidents during the weekend
8 February 2021The Western Cape Government Health's (WCGH’) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to 5 210 incidents in the Western Cape over the weekend. There were 112 incidents in red zone areas and 169 transport-related incidents. Read More
Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 1 to 7 February 2021
8 February 2021Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations Read More
Human Settlements signs agreement with Garden Route District Municipality
5 February 2021The historic Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) entered into between the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) and the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM), to collaborate on selected human settlements projects, clearly shows our... Read More
U.S and Western Cape trade and investment partnership launched
5 February 2021On 5 February 2021, the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town and the Western Cape government jointly launched a Trade and Investment Promotion Partnership which will build on the momentum of the existing economic relationship to promote shared... Read More
Wildfire outside Barrydale continues
5 February 2021Efforts continue to extinguish a wildfire in the Barrydale area of the Western Cape. The fire has now been burning for nearly two weeks and has already claimed the life of one firefighter. Read More
Nurse’s vaccine plea after beating COVID-19
5 February 2021The arrival of the vaccine in South Africa has brought hope to many, especially to healthcare heroes like Karl Bremer Hospital nurse Thembeka Goba, who survived having COVID-19. Read More
Commitment from Minister Mboweni on public sector wage bill a win for provinces
4 February 2021We received a letter from President Cyril Ramaphosa on 15 January 2021, in response to the section 79 petition that the Premier and I submitted in November last year, which include Read More
DCAS call for annual funding project applications officially opens tomorrow
4 February 2021Minister Anroux Marais is happy to announce that the call for annual funding project applications for 2021/22 by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) officially opens on Friday, 5 February 2021. Read More
CapeNature open for visitors
4 February 2021CapeNature has reopened access to all dams, lakes and rivers adjoining or on CapeNature reserves to the public. Read More
Mossel Bay Shared Offices Building brings government closer to the people
4 February 2021Access to government services and information remains a huge challenge for many citizens as government departments are either located far away from the people or based at different locations. Read More
Tertiary hospital nursing staff look forward to the COVID-19 vaccine
4 February 2021Mary Ann Dubru-Shunmugam, Deputy Nursing Manager at Groote Schuur Hospital, will be taking the COVID vaccine because she values her health and mental wellbeing having recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia two weeks ago. Read More
Maintenance team saves lives through oxygen planning
3 February 2021The great dedication of a small team has proven lifesaving to COVID-19 patients in Robertson and Montagu hospitals – a true reflection of Western Cape Government Health’s commitment to provide quality care despite the pressures of a pandemic. Read More
Neumann hearing : Intimidatory and abusive behavior is unacceptable
3 February 2021The disciplinary hearing of Wesley Neumann, principal of Heathfield High School, is resuming today. Over the past few months the WCED, and some of its officials, have had to endure relentless personal attacks from Neumann supporters. The contents of... Read More
Karl Bremer Hospital health heroes appreciated for going the extra mile
3 February 2021As healthcare workers prepare to rollout vaccines and continue the fight against COVID-19, they’ve been thanked for working around the clock. Read More
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