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The ‘Wright’ Person for the Job

5 May 2018

The ‘Wright’ Person for the Job - International Day of the Midwife -  Midwives leading the way with quality care Read More

Western Cape Government Calls for Calm Following Siqalo/Mitchell’s Plain Protest

4 May 2018

A delegation of the Western Cape Government led by Premier Helen Zille, Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, Community Safety Minister Dan Plato, Social Development Minister Albert Fritz and other leaders met with various stakeholders... Read More

Western Cape water update: Misverstand Dam project success

4 May 2018

Statement by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Read More

Good progress on R44 between Porterville and Piketberg

4 May 2018

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is making good progress with a project to rehabilitate the R44 between Porterville and Piketberg. Read More

Possible heavy congestion due to roadworks on the N1

3 May 2018

Possible heavy traffic congestion is expected on 4 and 5 May, and from 7 to 11 May on the N1. The following lanes will be closed on the N1 for various roadworks operations which may cause heavy traffic congestion: Friday, 4 May 2018 Read More

Newly upgraded R300 000 Consumer Studies classroom to be launched by MEC Fritz

3 May 2018

Tomorrow, Western Cape Social Development MEC Adv. Albert Fritz, will launch a newly upgraded R300 000 Consumer Studies classroom at Saxonsea Secondary School. The upgrade of the facility is courtesy of the generosity of the GrandWest Casino. Read More

Premier Zille to Address Council on Skills

2 May 2018

Premier Zille to Address Council on Skills   Read More

Minister Anroux Marais Invests R6 985 277 In Sport Promotion And Development

2 May 2018

On 2 May 2018, Minister Anroux Marais handed over a total of R6 985 277 in funding to the Western Cape Provincial Sport Confederation (WCPSC). Read More

Buttskop level crossing crash claims seven lives

27 April 2018

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

2019 Admissions Update and learner growth in the Western Cape

26 April 2018

Earlier this year the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) introduced a new online function to assist parents with tracking applications for admission to public schools. Read More

Welcoming Address On the Development of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy

26 April 2018

Honourable Premier of the Western Cape, Ms Helen Zille  Cabinet Colleagues; Honourable members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Executive Mayors and Councillors Leaders and representatives of Chapter 9 and 10 constitutional institutions Read More

Welcoming Address On the Development of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy

26 April 2018

Honourable Premier of the Western Cape, Ms Helen Zille  Cabinet Colleagues; Honourable members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Executive Mayors and Councillors Read More

Schools across the Western Cape will remain open on Wednesday 25th April 2018

24 April 2018

Schools across the Western Cape will remain open on Wednesday 25th April 2018 despite the planned strike action. The planned strike action is not a legitimate reason to close schools. Read More

Spreading The Love For Reading

24 April 2018

‘Reading Empowers’ was the message that was spread throughout Strand during World Book Day on 23 April 2018 at Suider-Strand Library. Read More

Statement By Minister Anroux Marais: Congratulations To Omar Badsha

23 April 2018

STATEMENT BY MINISTER ANROUX MARAIS: CONGRATULATIONS TO OMAR BADSHA ON BEING RECOGNISED WITH A NATIONAL ORDER Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' speech at heritage badge unveiling of Old Granary site

20 April 2018

WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS PROVINCIAL HERITAGE BADGE UNVEILING: OLD GRANARY SITE 19 APRIL 2018   Good day, molweni nonke, goeiemôre, Read More

Media Statement: Minister Marais Unveils Provincial Heritage Site Plaque

20 April 2018

MEDIA STATEMENT: MINISTER MARAIS UNVEILS PROVINCIAL HERITAGE SITE PLAQUE AT OLD GRANARY COMPLEX, BUITENKANT STREET Read More

DCAS Funding Help Grows Cape Winelands Sport

20 April 2018

Cape Winelands sport federations received funding totaling R 1 470 000 from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) to support their activities for the new financial year. Read More

Heritage plaque recognises shared inheritance of Old Granary

20 April 2018

On 19 April 2018, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais unveiled a ceramic plaque to mark the provincial heritage status of the Old Granary Complex in Buitenkant Street, Cape Town. Read More

Media Alert: Provincial Heritage Site Plaque To Be Unveiled By Minister Marais

19 April 2018

MEDIA ALERT:  NEW PROVINCIAL HERITAGE SITE PLAQUE TO BE UNVEILED BY MINISTER MARAIS    Read More

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