Today, 8 September 2014, Premier Helen Zille and Minister Debbie Schäfer will be announcing the Western Cape’s targets for the upcoming National Senior Certificate examinations. Read More
On 5 and 6 September, 24 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 643 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) and the Department of Read More
Five learners who have been selected to represent the Western Cape at the National Road Safety Debate Competition in Nelspruit from 8 to 10 October 2014 are determined to make their mark and do the province proud. Read More
In just over a month, our full-time candidates will begin to write the 2014 National Senior Certificate Examinations (NSC) on the 27 October. Read More
This morning, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo and the Mayor of Bitou Municipality, Mr Memory Booysen, met with members of the Griqua community in Plettenberg Bay to discuss issues around the recognition of Heritage... Read More
Media Release by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community SafetyToday is South African Police Services (SAPS) National Commemoration Day in remembrance of those brave officers who died in the line of service over the past year. Read More
Tomorrow, Saturday 6 September 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will host the Provincial Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation process for the Vredendal police cluster. Read More
With today marking International Day of Charity, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will commemorate the day by donating blankets to the Salvation Army in Goodwood. Read More
Former Western Province and Stormers wing, Bryan Habana is to play his 100th test match for South Africa in Perth, Australia, tomorrow.This is an incredible achievement by this young man who has accomplished so much in his 10-year career. Read More
Tomorrow, 6 September 2014, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will be delivering the keynote address at the closing ceremony of National Book Week. Read More
In a boost for food security, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will provide Khayelitsha residents with the tools they need to grow communal food gardens. Read More
Nine high schools from the Cape Metropole region will be competing for top honours in the Provincial Road Safety Debate Competition at the University of Cape Town (UCT) on 6 September 2014. Read More
Media Statement by Debbie Schäfer, Western Cape Minister of EducationBenjamin Franklin once said “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Read More
Food security in Khayelitsha received a boost today with Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, equipping local food gardens with the essentials they need to increase production. Read More
In celebration of Arbour Week, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will take part in the annual tree-planting ceremony hosted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. Minister Winde will plant a tree at the Langgewens Research... Read More
Media Release by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More
The fifth year of South Africa’s longest-running and most successful reading campaign kicks off this week. National Book Week will be celebrated from 1–7 September 2014. Read More
Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community SafetyI welcome the announcements made today by National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, regarding the expansion of Public Order Policing (POP) across the country. Read More
Danielle Manuel, Deputy Director: Infrastructure Policies and Strategies at the Department of Transport and Public Works, felt inspired after attending the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders in the United St Read More