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Ministers Take Level Crossing Safety Message to the Stellenbosch Community

2 October 2014

Speech by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public WorksProgramme DirectorMinister PetersDeputy Mayor Mayor Martin Smuts and Members of the Stellenbosch Municipal Council Read More

International Day of Older Persons: Whole of Society can Empower the Elderly

1 October 2014

With today marking International Day of Older Persons the Western Cape Government is proud to be playing a leading role implementing integrated services for the care, support and protection of older persons. Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Government Announces Youth Plans for Spring Holidays

1 October 2014

On Friday, learners and educators across the Western Cape will be celebrating the end of the third term and the start of the October “Spring” holidays. Read More

“Thinjiwe!” International Translation Day Celebration a Big Success

1 October 2014

“Igazi lethu limpompoza ngokufanayo/ Sonke sabelana ngoko kusenz’ abantu (As diverse as we are, we are all human/ As diverse as we are, we have one space to share/ As diverse as we are, we have one life to live).” With these inspiring words, Xolisa... Read More

October Transport Month (OTM) 2014

1 October 2014

South Africa celebrates Transport Month in October with the 2014 theme “Together we move forward” coinciding with the 20 years of freedom celebration. Read More

DCAS Recognised for Empowering Women

30 September 2014

On Monday, 29 September, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) received a certificate from the Top Women Awards 2014 to acknowledge the strides it has made in gender empowerment. Read More

Busy Bees Victorious at Women’s Rugby Tournament

30 September 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) along with the Western Province Rugby Union (WPRU) and the City of Cape Town (CoCT) hosted a Women’s Rugby Tournament in Langa f Read More

Eighteen Die on Western Cape Roads this Weekend

29 September 2014

On 26 and 27 September, 24 alcohol blitz roadblocks were held across the Western Cape. A total of 2 027 vehicles were stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Pay Day Weekend Death Toll Third Worst of the Year

29 September 2014

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

Final Round of School Enrolment for 2015 is Now Closed

29 September 2014

The final round of applications to enrol children in school for 2015 is now closed. Read More

IsiXhosa Reading and Spelling Competition a Big Success

29 September 2014

Learners from three Khayelitsha primary schools proudly displayed their isiXhosa language skills at a reading competition and spelling bee organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS). Read More

New Website for Leading Traffic College

28 September 2014

This year has been a proud one for the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell. In addition to celebrating its 25th anniversary, the college now has its own web presence on the Western Cape Government website. Read More

IsiShweshwe Exhibition opens at Lwandle Migrant Museum

26 September 2014

Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, launched the isiShweshwe Exhibition at the Lwandle Migrant Labo Read More

Health Minister Opens R5 Million Upgraded Clinic for the People of New Horizons

26 September 2014

At the opening of the renovated New Horizons Clinic in Plettenberg Bay this morning, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha said, the new clinic will complement the services provided by the Kwanokuthula CDC and the clinic in the village. Read More

South Africa’s Best Traffic Training College Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence

26 September 2014

Speech delivered by Minister Grant at the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Gene Louw Traffic College Read More

Launch of Gene Louw Traffic College Website

26 September 2014

Speech delivered by Jacqui Gooch at the 25th Anniversary of the Gene Louw Traffic College. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Host First-ever Red Tape Reduction Conference

26 September 2014

On Monday and Tuesday (29 and 30 September), Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, will host a Red Tape Reduction Conference under the theme: “Ease of Doing Business”. Read More

Toasting Excellence at Gene Louw Traffic College's 25th Anniversary Celebration

26 September 2014

Gene Louw Traffic College (GLTC) celebrated its 25th Anniversary on 26 September 2014 at its campus in Brackenfell. Read More

Eugene Louw Thanks Gene Louw Traffic College

26 September 2014

Eugene (Gene) Louw was the Administrator of the Cape Province from 1979 – 1989. Read More

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