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Minister Madikizela and SHRA to Sign Agreement to Guarantee Service Delivery

10 December 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, along with Mr Brian Maholo, the CEO of the Social Housing Regulatory Authority, SHRA, will sign an agreement that will guarantee that funds will be available for approved social... Read More

Seaside Safety Tips

10 December 2012

It is the festive season, a time when holidaymakers will make their way to the beach. While this may be an opportunity to relax and have fun, be alert and avoid accidents.Here are some helpful safety tips to keep your family safe at the seaside and... Read More

Rebuilding Empowerment Farms After Violent Strike Action

10 December 2012

Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development recently facilitated the first hand over of a generous compost donation by Reliance Compost, as part of rebuilding efforts on farms in the Western Cape which suffered... Read More

Department and Municipality Building Roads Better Together

10 December 2012

The District Roads Engineer (DRE) of the Oudtshoorn Office of Transport and Public Works and the Eden District Municipality (EDM) Read More

Season Carnage Must Be Stopped

10 December 2012

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

Museum Brings Attention to Our Slave History

7 December 2012

Members of the community deepened their knowledge about slavery when the George Museum commemorated Emancipation Day on Monday, 3 December 2012. Read More

Country’s Top Schools to Compete at League Finals

7 December 2012

The SA Schools League final, which forms part of the National School Sports Championship,will see learners from schools across the country compete at the University of Pretoria and other venues from 8 to 15 December 2012. Read More

Continued Social Cohesion Community Conversations

7 December 2012

The Independent Development Trust (IDT), on behalf of the national Department of Arts and Culture, and the Western Cape Provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport cordially invites you to a Social Cohesion Conversation during which feedback... Read More

2012/2013 Festive Season 'Safely Home’ Road Safety Plan

7 December 2012

Joint Media Release by Western Cape Ministers: Minister Dan Plato, Community Safety, Minister Robin Carlisle, Transport and Minster Theuns Botha from Health. Read More

Fifty-two Fines Issued at Laingsburg Roadblock

7 December 2012

The following stakeholders held a roadblock outside Laingsburg on 7 December 2012: Read More

Learners Develop Praise Singing in Khayelitsha

7 December 2012

On 4 to 6 December 2012, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and its partners created opportunities for youths in Khayelitsha to learn to perform poetry and praise songs. During this time, learners at Kwafundo High School participated in a... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Provide Status Update on Liquor Regulation in the Western Cape

6 December 2012

On Thursday, 6 December 2012, the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde will provide a status update on liquor regulation in the Western Cape.Minister Winde will be addressing the Quarterly Western Cape Liquor Conference. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Submit Complaint to Minister Mthethwa Against Senior SAPS Official

6 December 2012

On Thursday, 6 December, Premier Helen Zille will make an announcement about a complaint to be made against a senior official in the national Department of the Read More

Western Cape Intensifies Fight Against Liquor Abuse

6 December 2012

The Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde today announced that the Western Cape Liquor Authority will launch a Social and Education Fund during the 2013/14 financial year, in a move that will significantly intensify the... Read More

Roads Open for 2012/2013 Festive Season

6 December 2012

All roads maintained and currently being upgraded by the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works will be open fo Read More

Six New Schools to Open in 2013

6 December 2012

Tomorrow, thousands of learners across the Western Cape will be celebrating the end of the 2012 school year.We would like to wish them, and their educators, a very happy, safe and well-deserved holiday. Read More

Premier Zille Submits Complaint Against SAPS Deputy Director-General

6 December 2012

Today I have submitted a complaint to the national Police Minister, Nathi Mthethwa, against Ms Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane, the Secretary for the Police Service in charge of the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service, for misconduct she committed which... Read More

Media Alert: Update on Marketing Western Cape as a Film Destination

5 December 2012

Today, Wednesday 5 December 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde will provide a status update on the marketing of the Western Cape as a film destination. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to Launch ‘Safely Home’ Road Safety Plan for Festive Season

5 December 2012

On Thursday, 6 December 2012, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, together with Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Theuns Botha, Minister of Health, will launch the Safely Home Road Safety Plan for the festive season. Read More

Wesgro now the Western Cape’s Film Destination Marketing Agency

5 December 2012

On Wednesday, 5 December 2012, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, announced that promoting Cape Town and the Western Cape as a film destination is part of Wesgro's mandate. Read More

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