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Dam levels see big increases following recent rains
8 July 2019The average dam level in the Western Cape has increased by more than 6% during the past week. The latest average level for dams across the province stands at 45.4% (2018: 47.2%). The City of Cape Town’s damscontinue to see good recovery and are now... Read More
Team Western Cape announced at Provincial Indigenous Games
8 July 2019After a weekend of friendly competition, the team set to represent the Western Cape at the Read More
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture visits farming projects in the Cape Metro
5 July 2019Earlier today Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer, visited two agriculture projects currently supported by the Western Cape Departmen Read More
Construction of new pedestrian bridge at Somerset West
5 July 2019The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) has started the construction of a pedestrian bridge on the N2 at Garden Village, Somerset West, just before the intersection with De Beers Avenue. Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements Refutes ANC Allegations Of Fraud And Corruption
5 July 2019The ANC’s statement that the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements is corrupt in its allocation of houses demonstrates their lack of knowledge and any understanding of the housing allocation process. Quite frankly it is disingenuous. Read More
‘My Name is February’ tells Cape’s slave history with help from descendants
5 July 2019The Western Cape Read More
DCAS study shows true impact of sport in the Western Cape
5 July 2019A long-term study has found that sport participation has the ability to improve socio-economic conditions in the Western Cape and currently makes a significant contribution to the province’s economy. Read More
NSC/SC June 2019 examinations – Afrikaans HL and FAL P3 rewrite on 11 July 2019
5 July 2019The Department of Basic Education (DBE) amended the National Senior Certificate (NSC)/Senior Certificate (SC) June 2019 examinations timetable to accommodate officials and candidates travelling during the election period. Read More
DSD warns the public about fraudulent letter of support
5 July 2019The Department of Social Development would like to warn the public about fake letters of endorsement being distributed by the Al Noor Orphanage in Cape Town. Read More
Media Release: Minister Fritz Commends Commissioner of Oaths Volunteer Project
4 July 2019The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, commends the Commissioner of Oaths Volunteer (COV) Project, which since its launch on 12 February 2019, has freed up 18 SAPS members from document certification to perform their crime fightin Read More
Dams show slight increase
4 July 2019Dam levels continue to recover in the Western Cape following recent rainfall across the province. Provincial dam levels are currently increasing by about 2.5% per week. The latest average level for dams across the province stands at 39.3% (2018: 41.... Read More
Western Cape Government welcomes Audit outcomes
4 July 2019Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. The Department of Local Government in the Western Cape, has welcomed the Auditor-General’s report on audit outcomes for municipalities in the... Read More
Dams show slight increase
4 July 2019The dams in the Western Cape continue to show a slight increase in levels. Read More
Western Cape Disaster Management Centre – Severe Weather Update
4 July 2019The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre has been alerted by the South African Weather Service that adverse weather conditions is expected from lunchtime tomorrow (Friday 21 June 2019) across large parts of the Western Cape continuing into the... Read More
MEC Fritz calls for transparent appointment of a SAPS Provincial Commissioner
3 July 2019Minister Albert Fritz notes that talks have commenced on the possible replacement of the Provincial Commissioner Khombinkosi Jula and calls for the transparent appointment of a new Provincial Commissioner who will prioritise the safety of Read More
Let’s build safer communities, together - Opinion Editorial by Albert Fritz
3 July 2019Let’s build safer communities, together Read More
Fake Housing Letter To Be Investigated
2 July 2019The letter, which uses the City of Cape Town’s EPWP helpdesk landline number and dated 1 July 2019, has the Western Cape Government’s letterhead and is signed by a so called project manager, Melananie Koen. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on society to help in the fight against child abuse
2 July 2019Minister Fernandez calls on society to help us in our fight against child abuse and neglect by reporting organisations who compromise or exploit vulnerable children in our Province. Read More
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