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Tourism and jobs – a better future for all in the Western Cape

27 September 2019

This year’s theme for World Tourism Day on the 27 September is: “Tourism and jobs – a better future”.   Read More

#Worldheartday: Every Heartbeat Matters

27 September 2019

At least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main risk factors, tobacco, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity, are controlled. Read More

Minister Fritz condemns unlawful and violent protest action

27 September 2019

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has condemned the unlawful and violent protest action taking place along the N7, Milnerton which includes Dunoon. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais to promote sport participation in the Karoo

27 September 2019

This weekend Minister Anroux Marais will promote sporting participation at major events in the Karoo district. Read More

Minister Marais appoints experts to assist with name changes

27 September 2019

On 27 September 2019, Western Cape Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Read More

Minister Marais' Speech at Provincial Geographical Names Committee inauguration

27 September 2019

WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS WESTERN CAPE GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES COMMITTEE INAUGURATION 27 SEPTEMBER 2019   Good morning, goeiemôre, molweni nonke, Read More

WC Dam levels Statement

25 September 2019

Western Cape dam levels continue to see slight increases as late winter rains fall across t Read More

4 weeks to go to start of NSC exams - Support for NSC Candidates

25 September 2019

The matric class of 2019 is entering one of the most challenging and arguably most important times of their lives – the build up to their final school examinations.  Read More

Minister Anroux Marais to promote cultural heritage significance tomorrow

25 September 2019

As we commemorate 50 years since the death of Imam Abdullah Haron, Minister Anroux Marais will tomorrow officially unveil the Provincial Heritage Site plaque at the Al-Jaamia Masjid in Claremont.  Read More

DSD and partners solidify prevention and early intervention strategies

25 September 2019

The Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, today engaged with experts in the field of Prevention and Early Intervention services from around the Province, in order to develop sustainable solutions to protect our children. Read More

DSD and partners solidify prevention and early intervention strategies

25 September 2019

The Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, today engaged with experts in the field of Prevention and Early Intervention services from around the Province, in order to develop sustainable solutions to protect our children. Read More

Minister Fritz to recognise Hout Bay volunteers for arrests in Ivan Ivanov case

25 September 2019

Tomorrow, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, will recognise the members of the Read More

Western Cape Human Settlements assist over 7 000 clients between June and August

25 September 2019

Western Cape Human Settlements’ Minister Tertuis Simmers, says the Department’s Help Desk continues to be a major driver in resolving various housing queries.  Between June and August 2019, 7 712 residents were assisted by the Help Desk, an average... Read More

National Road Safety Debate and PET competition

25 September 2019

The National Road Safety Debate Competition started on a high note yesterday (24 September 2019) when the Western Cape rural and special needs debate teams won the first round in their categories. Read More

MOD Production Skywalker thrills audiences

23 September 2019

On 20 and 21 September 2019, 47 learners from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s ( Read More

Department of Local Government scoop major awards

23 September 2019

The Department of Local Government in the Western Cape was the overall winner in two categories for the most Outstanding Province in Thusong Coordination, as well as the Outstanding Mobile Thusong at Provincial level, at this year’s Thusong Service... Read More

Team spirit flies high at Cape Winelands Better Together Games

23 September 2019

With a windy and chilly start to the morning, the Cape Winelands Better Together Games (BTG) took place on 20 September at the Boland Park Sport Stadium in Worcester. Read More

Minister Madikizela calls for full investigation following Ou Kaapse Weg crash

22 September 2019

Minister Madikizela calls for full investigation following death of construction workers Read More

RBT means you need a plan B

20 September 2019

Message from Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

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