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Progress of Camera Surveillance at Level Crossing

5 June 2012

On Thursday, 7 June, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, and the Regional Manager of Metrorail Western Cape, Mthuthuzeli Swartz, will brief the media on the progress with regards to the camera surveillance... Read More

Minister Meyer to Announce New Western Cape Cultural Commission

5 June 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, will announce the newly formed Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC) at a media briefing held on 7 June 2012 at 12:00 at the Protea Assurance Building in Cape Town. Read More

WCED Prepares to Deliver 1.6 Million Textbooks in 2013

5 June 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Education Read More

Ministers Carlisle and Plato Join Tough Stance on SA Roadlink

5 June 2012

Following reports of the latest scandal to rock SA Roadlink, Western Cape Transport Minister Robin Carlisle and his counterpart in Gauteng, Minister Ismail Vadi, have agreed to take tough action against the long-distance bus operator. Read More

Minister Meyer Visits Prestwich Memorial

4 June 2012

A unique cultural warmth was experienced when the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Prestwich Memorial Centre in Cape Town on Tuesday, 5 June 2012. Read More

Minister Plato: Mthethwa's Take on the Bill is Disappointing and Strange

4 June 2012

Media Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community SafetyThe statement released by the National Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa, on his opposition to the Western Cape Community Safety Bill is both disappointing and strange. Read More

Premier Zille Launches 110% Green Campaign on World Environment Day

4 June 2012

Today, Tuesday, 5 June, also World Environment Day, Premier Helen Zille launched the 110% Green campaign, a catalytic initiative of the Western Cape Government to advance its efforts to make the province the green economy hub of South Africa. Read More

Wesfleur Hospital to Undergo R14-Million Reconstruction

4 June 2012

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, visited the Wesfleur Hospital in Atlantis on 5 June to inspect the maintenance and upgrade work currently in process, and to discuss next year's R11-million reconstruction of the emergency services unit... Read More

Junior Rugby to Kick off in Rugby-Crazy Province

4 June 2012

The International Rugby Board (IRB) u/20 Junior Championship will bring thousands of supporters together in a rugby-crazy province. Read More

Join the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport at Cape Town Book Fair

4 June 2012

South Africa's premier book fair will take place in Cape Town from 15 to 17 June 2012 and the Library Services of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will be present to exhibit their core business at the CTICC. Read More

Western Cape Road Fatalities Continue Strong Decline

3 June 2012

Western Cape Transport Minister Robin Carlisle has identified increasing responsibility among drivers as helping to maintain the decline in the number of deaths on the province's roads.Death Toll Comparison: Read More

Minister Madikizela to Host Community Lunch for the Elderly in Du Noon

3 June 2012

The Western Cape Government Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will host a community lunch for senior citizens in Du Noon, Cape Town, and deliver the keynote address on Monday, 4 June, at 12:00. Read More

Minister Fritz: Four Officials Dismissed

3 June 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development Read More

EMS Alert: Severe Motor Vehicle Accidents in Cape Town

3 June 2012

Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rescue unit responded to two serious accidents over the weekend and this morning. Read More

Alert: Police Complaints Hotline Temporarily Disrupted

31 May 2012

Due to an urgent electrical upgrade of our telecommunications service, the Department of Community Safety's 24/7 police complaints hotline will be out of order from 20:00 on Friday, 1 June, until 08:00 on Monday, 3 June. Read More

Premier Zille on Public Protector's Final Report on Communications Tender Investigation

31 May 2012

Media Statement by Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille Read More

Premier Zille to Present Western Cape Government's Response to Public Protector's Final Report

31 May 2012

On Friday, 1 June, Premier Helen Zille will present the Western Cape Government's response to the Public Protector's final report on the investigation into the provincial government's communications tender in a media briefing. Read More

Hex River Farm Worker of the Year 2012

31 May 2012

"South African history will reflect on the important work farm workers have been doing in this country," Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said last night at the first regional round of the 2012 Western... Read More

Minister Winde to Tour Cape Town on Bicycle

31 May 2012

On 1 June 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will visit various tourist attractions in Cape Town on bicycle. Read More

Budding Stars from Youth Academy to Take on Kenyan Soccer Team

31 May 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be supporting the Two Oceans Youth Academy as they take on the visiting u/20 Kenyan team in a football match on 1 June. Read More

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