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Minister Van Rensburg Responds to New Agricultural Minimum Wage

4 February 2013

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gerrit van Rensburg, responded positively to the announcement of the new minimum wage for workers in the agricultural sector. Read More

J&B Met to Generate over R50 Million for Western Cape Economy

2 February 2013

The Western Cape Government extends a warm Mother City welcome to all local and international visitors who have come to our Province to attend the J&B Met. Read More

Turn your Saturday into a Bafana Day

1 February 2013

Bafana Bafana, buoyed by their home support, will be eager to clip the wings of Mali (Eagles) when they play one of their biggest matches in recent history — the Orange Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) quarter-final in the Moses Read More

Eden and West Coast Drama Festival Winners Announced

1 February 2013

On Thursday, 31 January 2013, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer announced the winners of the Eden and West Coast Festival showcased at the Artscape, Suidoosterfees. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Madikizela to Address Boys Town Housing Project Community

31 January 2013

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will address the community of the Boys Town Housing Project in Nyanga, Cape Town today at a public meeting. Read More

Service Delivery to Continue at Boys Town

31 January 2013

Media Statement by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Minister of Human Settlements Read More

WCED Offers Support to Supplementary Examinations Candidates

31 January 2013

Media Statement by the Minister of Education, Donald Grant. Read More

Surgery Head at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Retires

31 January 2013

Renowned surgeon Professor Alastair Millar retires after decades of service. Read More

World Wetlands Day

31 January 2013

We are going into a weekend during which the focus will be on World Wetlands Day. Read More

Media Release: Get Involved and Give Support to World Wetlands Day 2013

31 January 2013

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

Western Cape Disaster Management Centre Still on High Alert to Manage Fires

30 January 2013

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre and Fire Brigade Services remain on high alert to co-ordinate and contain the spread of fires throughout the districts. Read More

Cape Health Technology Park Feasibility Study to be Completed Mid-2013

29 January 2013

Statement by Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde. Read More

The New Rage?

29 January 2013

Statement by Nick Clelland, Director of Strategic Communication, Western Cape Government. Read More

Western Cape Government Health and Clicks Launch a Pioneering Partnership

29 January 2013

The agreement between Western Cape Government Health and the Clicks Group to provide immunisation and family planning services, including medication, to state and private patients at Clicks clinics was today officially launched at a celebration... Read More

Local is Lekker: Western Cape Tourism Benefits from Domestic Travel

29 January 2013

I am pleased to announce that the Western Cape's tourism industry is, once again, experiencing a great summer season. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Visit Medical Device Factories

28 January 2013

On Monday, 28 January, as part of his regular visits to factories, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde will visit Medical Device factories in Cape Town. Read More

School Enrolment Update

25 January 2013

Media Statement by the Minister of Education, Donald Grant Read More

Worcester Skou Opening

25 January 2013

Toespraak gelewer deur die Minister van Landbou en Landelike Ontwikkeling, Gerrit van Rensburg Read More

Looking for a Job?

25 January 2013

The Western Cape Government (WCG) invites suitably qualified persons to apply for various jobs and is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply. Read More

Riversdale Hospital's International Accreditation Praised

25 January 2013

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, unveiled the internationally-recognised Mother-and-Baby-Friendly plaque at Riversdale Hospital on 25 January 2013. Read More

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