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Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Celebrates Day of Remembrance

11 November 2015

Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital honoured it's founders at the annual Day of Remembrance Celebration on 11 November 2015, held to commemorate the World War II servicemen and veterans who donated two days of their pay towards what was to... Read More

Media Alert: Opening of Sport Academy Office in Bredasdorp

11 November 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will be hosting the official opening of the Overberg District Sport Academy Office in partnership with the Cape Agulhas Municipality and Overberg Sport. Read More

Water system remains under pressure

10 November 2015

The Western Cape government is monitoring the water situation across the province on a daily basis. Read More

Department of Transport Hosts Second National Road Safety Summit

10 November 2015

Ms Dipuo Peters, Minister of Transport and Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, Deputy Minister of Transport will host the second annual National Road Safety Summit at the Brid Read More

Paarl Hospital to Receive New State-of-the-art R35 Million Psychiatric Building

10 November 2015

Joint Statement by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo and Mr Donald Grant Read More

South Africa to Commemorate World Remembrance Day

10 November 2015

Dipuo Peters, Minister of Transport will deliver the keynote address at the World Remembrance Day event to be held at Mandela Park Stadium in Khayelitsha, Cape Town on Sunday Read More

PAARL HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART R35 MILLION PSYCHIATRIC BUILDING

10 November 2015

10 November 2015 JOINT STATEMENT BY DR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO AND MR DONALD GRANT PAARL HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART R35 MILLION PSYCHIATRIC BUILDING Read More

Masiphumelele alleged vigilante attack condemned

10 November 2015

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety I condemn in the strongest possible terms the most recent alleged vigilante attack which has occurred in Masiphumelele. Read More

Water System Remains Under Pressure

10 November 2015

The Western Cape government is monitoring the water situation across the province on a daily basis. Read More

Western Cape Nominees For SA Sports Awards Congratulated By Minister Marais

9 November 2015

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais congratulates the Western Cape nominees for the 2015 South African Sports Awards. The South African Sports Awards recognise outstanding sporting achievements attained during 1... Read More

Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurse’s Recognition Award 2015

9 November 2015

The Western Cape Government Health held its annual Cecilia Makiwane Nursing Awards ceremony on 06 November 2014 at the Stellenbosch Town Hall, Stellenbosch. The CMA awards honour, celebrate and value nurses for their contribution within the... Read More

Driver Caught Speeding 198 km/h Could Face Arrest

9 November 2015

A driver was caught speeding at 198 km/h in a 120 km/h zone on the N1 highway in the Brackenfell service area. A total of 21 road traffic fatalities were reported on Western Cape roads over the weekend, most of them in the Cape Metropole. Read More

Eden District Sports Awards Highlights Outstanding Athletic Achievements

9 November 2015

Athletes from various sporting codes in the Eden District were once again given the opportunity to be awarded for their outstanding performances this year at the Eden District Sports Awards on Friday 6 November 2015. Read More

Ministers to Visit New R35 Million Psychiatric Building Construction Site

9 November 2015

On 10 November 2015, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Minister of Health and Mr Donald Grant, M Read More

Central Karoo Holds Historic Generic Testing Of Potential Athletes

9 November 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), in partnership with the Central Karoo Sports Council, the municipality and Central Karoo District Academy of Sport (DAS), concluded their historical testing for three codes of s Read More

Minister Marais Learns To Surf To Raise Awareness On Water Safety

6 November 2015

The summer season is upon us and typically the December school holidays as well. As a coastal province, it is usually during this time that we experience a spike in drowning incidents. Read More

Minister Plato hosts Tygerberg cluster PNP consultation workshop

6 November 2015

Tomorrow, Saturday 7 November 2015, Minister Plato, will host the second last Provincial Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation workshop for 2015/16. Read More

2016 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards

6 November 2015

The DSD Youth Development Strategy proposes an Annual Awards Ceremony  to be hosted by the Minister for Social Development. The awards ceremony will provide the opportunity for government to recognise, affirm and reward excellence in youth... Read More

George Taxi Licence Hearing Postponed

5 November 2015

The Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) hearing to consider the possible cancellation of operating licences held by certain members of the Uncedo George Taxi Association has been postponed until the week of 1 February 2016, with a number of interim... Read More

Use Water Wisely

5 November 2015

The provincial water situation is being assessed on an on-going basis. The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC) is currently hard at work updating its preparedness plans in the event of an escalation with regards to water challenges in... Read More

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