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WC Athletes Off to National School Sport Champs

10 December 2013

“Be committed to do your best, have discipline, play fair, enjoy yourself, and be graceful in defeat when you represent the Western Cape.” This was the inspirational message to school athletes who will compete at the upcoming National School Sports... Read More

Colin Eglin to Receive Provincial Official Funeral

9 December 2013

The Western Cape will be honouring the late Colin Eglin on Monday morning, 9 December at Christ Church in Constantia. Read More

City Outlines Programme for Khayelitsha Remembrance Evening and Screening of Parliamentary Sitting

9 December 2013

The City of Cape Town is hosting two events to commemorate the late Nelson Mandela today, 9 December 2013.Screening of Joint Sitting of Parliament Read More

Programme for George for the Week of Mourning

9 December 2013

The following is the George State Funeral Programme Read More

Fourth Phase of Average Speed Camera Enforcement System Goes Live

9 December 2013

The fourth phase Average Speed Over Distance (ASOD) camera enforcement network has been installed on parts of the N1 road from Beaufort West to Laingsburg in the Western Cape, just ahead of the busy festive season period. Read More

Mobile Place of Tribute in Laingsburg

9 December 2013

The Central Karoo District Municipality will be having a Mobile Place of Tribute at the Thusong Service Centre in Laingsburg.Date: 9 -15 DecemberTime: 07:00-19:00Venue: Thusong Service Centre, Laingsburg Read More

Witzenburg Memorial Service Plans

9 December 2013

All Witzenburg Places of Tribute will be closed during the official memorial service for former president Nelson Mandela.All visitors will be directed to the Witzenburg Public Viewing Area, where the memorial service will be screened live. Read More

City to Screen Madiba's National Memorial Service on the Grand Parade

9 December 2013

The City of Cape Town will screen the national memorial service for the late Nelson Mandela on the Grand Parade so that all those in Cape Town can come together to mourn Tata Madiba. Read More

Coupons Still Available for Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated Event at Cape Town Stadium

9 December 2013

Cape Town’s own tribute to the late Nelson Mandela will take place at the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday 11 December 2013. Members of the public are encouraged to attend this event to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Tata Madiba. Read More

Themes for Mandela Tribute Activities in George

9 December 2013

The George Local District Municipal media team would like to inform the public of the following themes which will guide tribute activities in the municipality: Read More

Western Cape Government Honours Madiba with Table Mountain Tribute Laser Display

9 December 2013

The Western Cape Government is honouring Madiba during this week of national mourning with evening laser projections of his face on Table Mountain. The Tribute Laser Display will run every night until 16 December. Read More

Celebration of the Life of Nelson Mandela

9 December 2013

Speech By Premier Helen Zille at Joint Sitting of Parliament Mr Speaker, we are gathered here to pay our respects to the most revered person of our age. Read More

Places of Tribute for Swartland Municipality

9 December 2013

Places of Tribute for Swartland Municipality have changed and we are in the process of updating them. Read More

Tribute to Dr Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela from Robben Island Museum

9 December 2013

The passing away of the icon of our struggle for democracy, our first democratically elected president and one of the famous former prisoners of Robben Island is indeed a sad moment for the Mandela family, South Africans, the regional and... Read More

Making a Difference in the Lives of Women Behind Bars

9 December 2013

On Wednesday, 27 November 2013, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) partnered with Breederivier Correctional Services and Koraal Women Network to host an event aimed at motivating and uplifting 220 women incarcerated at Worcester.... Read More

City's Prayer Service to Feature Moving Tributes

8 December 2013

In line with the National Day of Prayer and Reflection, the City of Cape Town is hosting a prayer service in honour of the late Nelson Mandela on the Grand Parade tonight, Sunday 8 December 2013. From 17:00, members of the public are welcome to join... Read More

West Coast Memorial Services for Nelson Mandela

8 December 2013

The following places in the West Coast will have memorial services for former president Nelson Mandela: Read More

City Releases Coupons for Nelson Mandela Event at Cape Town Stadium

8 December 2013

Any members of the public who wish to attend the City of Cape Town’s commemorative event at the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday 11 December 2013 may now pick up their coupons. Read More

Speech by Mayor De Lille at the Special Council Meeting to Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela

8 December 2013

Good morning, goeie môre, molweni. Mr Speaker, thank you all for coming today to mourn the passing of Tata Madiba and to celebrate his life in this Council Chamber. In this time of sadness, we owe it to his memory to remember and pay tribute to h Read More

City Hosts Remembrance Evening in Khayelitsha

8 December 2013

Members of the public have been invited to join City of Cape Town Executive Mayor, Alderman Patricia de Lille, for an evening of remembrance in Khayelitsha to honour the late Nelson Mandela. Read More

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