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Restrictions on Horse Movements into the Western Cape

4 April 2013

The Chief Director of Veterinary Services in the Western Cape, Dr. Gininda Msiza, today announced that restrictions have been placed on all direct horse movements into the Western Cape African Horse Sickness (AHS) Control Area from all other... Read More

Cape Town Gets Jazzed Up for Annual International Festival

3 April 2013

On the 5 and 6 April 2013, Cape Town will host the 14th International Jazz Festival - ‘Africa’s grandest gathering’ and one of the most prestigious Jazz Festivals in the world. Read More

Amaphela Operations to be Legalised and Regulated

2 April 2013

The Department of Transport and Public Works and the City of Cape Town have embarked on a joint venture to legalise and regulate the Read More

Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre to Host 6th Jazz in the Park Concert

2 April 2013

The Western Cape Government Health’s Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC) for persons with physical disabilities, in partnership with musician Amanda Tiffin, will host a Jazz in the Park concert on Sunday, 14 April 2013 at the Maynardville Open... Read More

Province and City to Legalise and Regulate Amaphela Operations

2 April 2013

Amaphela sedans have been providing a taxi-type operation in areas where a gap in the public transport market had existed. The services dates back to the late 1970s and early 1980s and catered for the overall mobility needs of less affluent... Read More

Easter Weekend Roadblocks in Beaufort West and Laingsburg

2 April 2013

The following stakeholders participated in roadblocks which took place between 21 March and 1 April 2013 as part of Department of Transport and Public Works’ Read More

Athletes and Team Officials Happy to Receive Tracksuits

28 March 2013

Wearing the sporting colours of their province instils a sense of pride for all athletes and officials. It recognises their achievements and serves as a motivation to strive for excellence and it also inspires others. Read More

Taking Chess to the Streets in Observatory

28 March 2013

A giant chess board, hidden behind a wall covered in graffiti artwork and under a bridge, is bringing people together while activating public space in the heart of the Observatory community. Read More

“Mal Oor Dans” Competition Focused on Changing Lives

28 March 2013

They say it loud and proud: “Ons is mal oor dans” (We love to dance). Read More

Bumper Events and Tourism Weekend for the Western Cape

28 March 2013

The Western Cape Government welcomes all local and international tourists visiting our Province for the Easter long weekend. Read More

Western Cape Government Health Honours Dedicated Staff at Long Service Awards

28 March 2013

Dedicated employees, who have been working for Western Cape Government Health for 20, 30 and 40 years, were honoured at a special Long Service Awards Ceremony today for their uninterrupted and devoted public service. The event was held at the Nico... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant to Present the 2013/2014 Education Budget Speech

27 March 2013

On Wednesday, 27 March, Minister Grant will be delivering the 2013/14 Education Budget Vote speech in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. The speech will outline the budget priorities and allocations in the Western Cape Education Department for... Read More

Taking Chess to the Streets in Observatory

27 March 2013

A giant chess board, hidden behind a wall covered in graffiti artwork and under a bridge, is bringing people together while activating public space in the heart of the Observatory community. Read More

Western Cape Education Department Budget Speech 2013

27 March 2013

The Western Cape Education Department will receive R15.6 billion for the next financial year - an increase of more than R1.3 billion from the last financial year. Read More

Western Cape Community Safety Bill Passed

27 March 2013

Media Statement by the Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato Read More

Easter 2013 Road Safety Plan Launched

27 March 2013

Joint Media Release by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety and Theuns Botha, Minister of Health. Read More

R60 Not Open for Easter

26 March 2013

The R60 between Ashton and Swellendam will not be open for traffic this Easter Holiday. Read More

Remembering the Heroes of the Sport Struggle

26 March 2013

Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA) is working together with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and others to help preserve the history of South African sport through exhibitions and educational programmes. Read More

Local Government Budget Speech 2013

26 March 2013

Honourable SpeakerHonourable Premier of the Western CapeProvincial Cabinet ColleaguesMembers of the Provincial LegislatureExecutive MayorsMunicipal ManagersPartners in Local GovernmentInvited GuestsLadies and GentlemenSpeaker, Read More

Western Cape Agriculture and Rural Development Budget 2013

26 March 2013

Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural development yesterday announced the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s budget of R610 million for the 2013/14 financial year. Read More

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