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Minister Madikizela to Hand Over 150 Houses in Abbotsdale

3 April 2014

Tomorrow, Friday 04 April 2014, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Bonginkosi Madikizela will hand over 150 housing units to beneficiaries of Abbotsdale Housing Project outside Malmesbury. Read More

World Health Day 2014 to Focus on Vector-Borne Diseases

3 April 2014

Make sure you receive the necessary treatment before visiting Malaria risk areas. Read More

Situation Report Four: African Horse Sickness Outbreak

3 April 2014

There has been a confirmed outbreak of African Horse Sickness (AHS) in the Wellington area near to the Berg River. Five cases have been identified on one property, with one death. Read More

Minister Van Rensburg Challenges Farm Worker Abuse Allegations

2 April 2014

Minister Gerrit van Rensburg seeks strong evidence from the National Minister of Agriculture in regards to the allegations made about farm workers human rights being violated in the Western Cape. Read More

Department of Education Releases Guidelines on Playground Safety at Schools

2 April 2014

The Western Cape Education Department is committed to keeping learners safe at our schools. Read More

SAPS Claims of Toll Delays at Chappies Simply Untrue

2 April 2014

Western Cape Minister of Transport Robin Carlisle says delays at Chapmans Peak toll on Sunday 30 March 2014 is not true. Read More

Provincial Traffic Services at Transport and Public Works

2 April 2014

Provincial traffic services moves from the Department of Community Safety to the Department of Transport and Public Works. Read More

Minister Alan Winde Welcomes International Congress Delegates

2 April 2014

Delegates of the 16th International Congress on Infectious Diseases are in Cape Town – marking the first time in 22 years the conference is being held in Africa. Read More

British Airways Opens R19.8 Million Lounge at Cape Town International Airport

2 April 2014

Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, says the new multi-million rand airport lounge is set to boost the tourism industry in the Western Cape. Read More

Minister Madikizela Delivers Houses to Klapmuts Beneficiaries

1 April 2014

On Monday, 31 March the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela delivered houses to beneficiaries in the Cape Winelands area of Klapmuts in Stellenbosch. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Hand Over Houses in Klapmuts

31 March 2014

Today, Monday 31 March 2014, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Bonginkosi Madikizela will attend the official handover ceremony of housing units to beneficiaries of Klapmuts project in Stellenbosch. Read More

School Learners Win Bursaries to Further Finance, Economic Degrees

31 March 2014

In 2009, Lucas entered the Nedbank, Western Cape Provincial Treasury and Western Cape Department of Education Essay Writing Awards and was one of its first winners. Read More

Delft Residents to Reap Benefits of Broadband Access

31 March 2014

Delft residents are using technology to start and expand their own businesses, delivering a valuable contribution to the local economy.The Home of Compassion Ministries, based in Delft, is connecting residents to economic opportunities through a... Read More

Jazz Festival Workshops in Cape Town

28 March 2014

“African’s grandest gathering”, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), will be hosting various workshops at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town on 28 and 29 March 2014. The programme includes urban master classes, music business... Read More

Proposal to Increase Motor Vehicle Licence Fees by 3.4%

28 March 2014

The Department of Transport and Public Works invites all vehicle owners to comment on the proposed 3.4% motor vehicle licence fee increase before Friday, 25 April 2014 Read More

Knysna Hospital Boasts New Emergency Centre

28 March 2014

The new Knysna Hospital Emergency Centre (EC) was officially opened, to the delight of the Knysna community, on Friday 28 March 2014 by the Western Cape Health Minister, Mr Theuns Botha. Read More

Batter Up for MOD Learners

27 March 2014

A total of 405 junior baseball players from across the Western Cape gathered in Cape Town for a festival of baseball on 23 and 24 March 2014. Fourteen MOD (Mass participation; Opportunity and access; Development and growth) Centre teams were joined... Read More

Situation Report Three: African Horse Sickness Outbreak

27 March 2014

There are currently six properties with 24 confirmed cases of African Horse Sickness (AHS) within the AHS containment zoneSince the last situation report there have been six deaths in the containment zone. All these horses have been sampled and will... Read More

Accredited Training for EPWP Beneficiaries at KKNK

27 March 2014

About 100 Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) beneficiaries will receive training in Arts and Culture Management on Community Level at the ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn from 30 March to 4 April 2014. Read More

Department Lines Up “Life After Hurt” at KKNK

26 March 2014

A rural drama group from Knysna will be performing its award-winning theatre production at the ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) in Oudtshoorn from 29 March to 5 April 2014. Read More

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