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Financial Skills Shortage is Critical, Province Intervenes to Meet Demand

26 March 2014

A lack of skills in the financial services sector in the Western Cape has been listed as a critical issue, according to a joint report released last night. Read More

Western Cape Government on Partnerships to Develop Four Prime City Properties

26 March 2014

The Western Cape is determined to improve potential properties and develop strategic partnerships with the private sector. Read More

Western Cape Conducts Competency Testing for National Senior Certificate Markers

26 March 2014

The Western Cape Education Department aims to improve quality towards the marking credibility of the National Senior Certificate examinations in the province. Read More

Minister Winde to Meet Entrepreneurs Benefitting from Online Access

26 March 2014

Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, will conduct a site visit tomorrow (27 March 2014) to a Delft-based non-profit organisation which is using internet connectivity to help entrepreneurs expand their businesses. Read More

Department of Human Settlements Budget Speech 2014

25 March 2014

Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela delivered the 2014/15 Department of Human Settlements budget vote speech in the Provincial Legislature outlining the budget priorities for the coming financial year. Read More

Department of Social Development 2014/15 Budget Vote Speech

25 March 2014

Minister Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development delivered the 2014/15 budget vote speech at the Provincial Legislature. Read More

Power Failures Take Toll on the Economy

25 March 2014

Power outages represent a significant cost to the South African economy, and by implication the Western Cape economy, especially in our labour-intensive industries. Read More

ANC Must Assure Peaceful March Following Re-instatement of Lili and Nkohla

25 March 2014

Media Statement by the Premier of Western Cape, Helen Zille Read More

Minister Madikizela to Hand Over Houses in De Doorns

25 March 2014

Today, Wednesday 26 March 2014, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Bonginkosi Madikizela will attend the official handover ceremony of housing units to beneficiaries of the De Doorns project in De Doorns. Read More

Youth Musicians Mentored at Jazz Festival

25 March 2014

Four talented young musicians have been receiving a valuable learning opportunity after being chosen to provide behind-the-scenes support to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) on 28 and 29 March 2014. The four all participate in... Read More

Western Cape Agriculture Announces R860 million Budget Allocation for 2014/15

25 March 2014

Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, today announced his department's budget of R860 million for the 2014/15 financial year. Van Rensburg used the opportunity to reflect over the 2009 to 2014 political... Read More

Bhongolethu Slamdunks for Women’s Rights

25 March 2014

Two selected Oudtshoorn basketball teams from Bhongolethu Primary and High School and Fezekile High School MOD (Mass participation; Opportunity and access; Development and growth) Centre participated in the Women’s Rights Basketball Tournament at... Read More

Situation Report Two: African Horse Sickness Outbreak

24 March 2014

Suspected African horse sickness (AHS) cases were detected through clinical/passive surveillance by a private veterinarian consulting for an Arab horse farmer in the Porterville area. Read More

Celebrating Human Rights Day in the Streets

24 March 2014

Galjoen Street in Diazville came to life with people participating in a number of fun-filled sport events at the West Coast Region Community Sport Festival on 21 March 2014. Read More

Minister Alan Winde Welcomes Cape Town International Jazz Festival Fans

24 March 2014

More than 35 000 jazz enthusiasts from across the world will be in the city this weekend for the 15th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Read More

Department of the Premier 2014 Budget Vote Speech

24 March 2014

On Monday, 24 March, Premier Helen Zille delivered the 2014/15 Department of the Premier budget vote speech in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament which outlines the budget priorities and allocations in the Department of the Premier for the... Read More

2014/2015 Department of Community Safety Budget Speech

24 March 2014

Oversight and Partnerships can make this Province Safer Read More

A TB Test, Treatment and Cure for All

24 March 2014

Avoid the spread of TB and get tested at your local clinic today. Read More

Department of Community Safety to Host an After School Youth Programme

24 March 2014

On Tuesday, March 25, 2014 the Department of Community Safety will host an After School Youth Safety Programme. Read More

Agriculture Budget Speech 2014/15

24 March 2014

Speaker Premier Ministers Members Agricultural role players Special guests and media Welcome to the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s 2014/15 budget speech. Read More

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