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Minister Madikizela Remains Committed To Resolve Plight of Hermanus Backyarders

21 May 2018

Since the recent land protests in Zwelihle, Hermanus, the Department of Human Settlements has begun a process of land identification which will benefit backyarders in the area. Read More

The Department of Human Settlements Condemns Parkwood Protest

21 May 2018

The Department of Human Settlements strongly condemns the violent protest which erupted in Parkwood this morning. While we respect the people’s right to protest, violence and destruction cannot be tolerated. Read More

Western Cape Health MEC responds to EFF Health demands

21 May 2018

STATEMENT BY DR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO WESTERN CAPE MINISTRY OF HEALTH Release date: immediate Read More

MEC deeply concerned about allegations of sexual misconduct at Equal Education

21 May 2018

Over the past week, allegations of sexual harassment have been made against three Equal Education (EE) employees: General Secretary, Tshepo Motsepe - who I believe recently resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment of female staffers - Luyolo... Read More

Best of DCAS winners crowned

21 May 2018

On 27 April 2018, Team Determine with their play “Honestly, Ek verstaan jou nie” was named as the best production in the Best of DCAS drama Finale for 2017/18. Read More

Media Release: Women encouraged to enter agricultural entrepreneur awards.

21 May 2018

Western Cape women working in agriculture are encouraged to enter the Female Entrepreneur Awards, which celebrate excellence in this field.   Entries for the awards close on 31 May 2018.   Read More

Super Hero Smiles gee rede om te glimlag

17 May 2018

’n Tandheelkunde program gemik op kleuters, Super Hero Smiles, wat twee jaar gelede geloods is in die Beaufort-Wes sub-distrik, werp vrugte af. Read More

Taking Budget to the People Central Karoo Region

16 May 2018

WESTERN CAPE PROTECTS THE VULNERABLE IN ITS BUDGET Read More

Masakh'iSizwe Bursary Awards Ceremony

16 May 2018

Speech given at 4 Dorp Street, Cape Town on 16 May 2018 Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Speech At The Skateboard Park Launch In Atlantis

15 May 2018

WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS SKATEBOARD PARK LAUNCH: ATLANTIS 14 MAY 2018 Good day, goeiedag, molweni nonke, Read More

Media Statement: Minister Marais Launches Two New Skateboard Parks In Atlantis

15 May 2018

MEDIA STATEMENT: MINISTER MARAIS LAUNCHES TWO NEW SKATEBOARD PARKS IN ATLANTIS Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' speech at the Noon Day Gun centenary ceremony

15 May 2018

WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS NOON DAY GUN CENTENARY SPEECH 14 MAY 2018 Good morning, goeiedag, molweni nonke, Read More

Taking Budget to the People Eden Region

15 May 2018

WESTERN CAPE PROTECTS THE VULNERABLE IN ITS BUDGET Read More

Noon Gun Commemoration Plaque Unveiled On Signal Hill

15 May 2018

On 14 May 2018, Minister Anroux Marais of Cultural Affairs and Sport officiated at the centenary of the introduction of the first 2-minute silence in Cape Town. Read More

Media Release: Western Cape once again records lowest unemployment rate

15 May 2018

The Western Cape has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, and despite the continued impact of the drought on the local economy, the province has created 123 000 new jobs since the first quarter of 2017.   Read More

Friendly competition at the Farmworkers’ Sports Day

14 May 2018

Friendly competition and many laughs were the order of the day at the 10th annual Farmworkers’ Sports day which took place at the Boland Park Stadium in Worcester on 12 May 2018. Read More

Minister Fritz launches Winter Readiness Campaign to mark International Families

14 May 2018

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, launched the Departments Winter Readiness Campaign at the Youth Solutions Africa shelter in Zonnebloem. Read More

DSD Winter Readiness Campaign to be launched by Minister Fritz

13 May 2018

Tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development will launch the Department’s Winter Readiness Campaign in Cape Town. Read More

Media Release: Minister Winde launches new cycle route

13 May 2018

Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde today launched the second in a series of cycle routes aimed at growing cycle tourism in the province. Minister Winde and a group of riders set off on the inaugural ride this morning.   Read More

Inspired by our youth

12 May 2018

Developing the youth by providing opportunities through quality education and skills development, the Western Cape Provincial Treasury and the Education Department has partnered with the provinces’ official banking partner, Nedbank to offer... Read More

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