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Road Traffic Management Corporation's Days are Numbered

7 August 2013

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Media Alert: Minister Madikizela Explains Allocation of Housing List

6 August 2013

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister will deliver a statement  today, 6 August 2013, explaining the allocation of housing opportunities in the Western Cape and will be supported by a live demonstration of a municipal housing list. Read More

Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Celebrates Women

6 August 2013

On 9 August 1956, 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the pass laws. Read More

Disaster Management on High Alert for Possible Bad Weather

6 August 2013

Statement by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Read More

Minister Winde Visits One of SA's First Commercial Wind Farms

6 August 2013

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde visited one of South Africa's first commercial wind farms on Tuesday, 6 August 2013. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Open Paarl East, Cape Access e-Centre

6 August 2013

Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille will be opening the Cape Access e-Centre at the Paarl East Thusong Centre on Wednesday, 7 August 2013. Read More

Minister Explains the Allocation of Housing Opportunities

6 August 2013

The Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, today (6 August 2013) delivered a statement on the allocation of housing opportunities in the Western Cape, and oversaw live internet-based demonstrations of the George... Read More

Minister Carlisle to Conduct Walkabout at Nyanga Taxi Rank

5 August 2013

Following recent reports of shootings and killings related to the taxi industry, particularly in the Nyanga area and taxi rank, there have been various concerns raised regarding safety at that rank; particularly for the many commuters who use that... Read More

R50 000 Reward for Information on Cop Killers

5 August 2013

Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety says he hopes that by offering a reward that someone, somewhere, will come forward and help the police catch the cowardly criminals responsible for the recent murders of police offers. Read More

CHAN 2014 Delegation Visits Cape Town

5 August 2013

A delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) visited the Cape Town Stadium and the Athlone Stadium last week to assess their readiness to host matches in the CHAN 2014 African Nations Championship. Read More

Taxi-related Violence a Cause for Serious Concern

5 August 2013

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Minister Visits Award-winning Team at George Hospital's Renal Unit

5 August 2013

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, visited the renal unit at George Hospital on 5 August 2013 to personally congratulate the staff that have been acknowledged by Rotary in South Africa with their highest award – the Paul Harris award.  Read More

Diabetes: Know the Facts

5 August 2013

World Diabetes Day is celebrated on 14 November each year. Know the facts of this silent killer and learn how a few lifestyle changes can make a difference. Read More

Child Neglect is Inexcusable

2 August 2013

Media Statement by Minister of Social Development Albert FritzI am saddened, and at the same time, angered by the discovery of the body of three-year old Olivia Voeght. Read More

Briefing on Funding Models for Mossel Bay and Helderberg Hospitals

2 August 2013

On Friday, 2 August, Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will host a briefing session on funding models for two new hospitals in the province – one in Mossel Bay and one in the Helderberg area. Read More

Western Cape Netball Teams Given Inspirational Send-Off

2 August 2013

“Go to Rustenburg and make our province proud”. This was the message by the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer to provincial netball teams that will represent their regions in the upcoming Spar National Championships... Read More

PRE Shows How to Push Up Production and Deliver

2 August 2013

The Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) team within the Department of Transport and Public Works is on the verge of getting recognition for their 2007-2009 Backlog Project. Read More

Cultural Affairs Awards to Honour Community Heroes

31 July 2013

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport seeks to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions in the Arts and Culture, Language, Heritage, Geographical Names, Museums, Libraries and Archives fields in the Western Cape for... Read More

A Sad Day for Education

31 July 2013

The Western Cape Government takes note of the split judgment handed down by the Western Cape High Court this morning on the closure of 17 schools in this Province. Read More

Worcester Bottle Store’s Licence Temporarily Suspended

31 July 2013

A Cape Winelands bottle store’s licence had been suspended after allegations of withholding farmworkers documents. Read More

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