Today, Western Cape Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, visited Sophumelela and Singalakha, two women-owned co-operatives in Khayelitsha. Read More
Statement by Alfred Fritz, Minister of Western Cape's Department of Community Safety Read More
This morning, learners from the Trevor Manuel Primary School in Fisantekraal consumed expired chewing gum. The Western Cape Department of Health's Emergency Medical Services treated approximately 200 learners between the ages of seven and 14. Read More
Minister Robin Carlisle and Table Mountain National Park Manager Paddy Gordon will tomorrow sign a 25-year agreement to transfer the management of the Tokai Manor House and surrounding areas from the Department of Transport and Public Works to South... Read More
Media Statement by Minister of Education Donald Grant"At the end of the last term, my office received a complaint from a member of the public about learners from Vista High School loitering around town after the first school bell." Read More
Good morning, and welcome to the Provincial Archives. During my first few weeks as Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, I made a point of visiting the Archives, as without them our history would be forgotten. Read More
The Western Cape Department of Health is embarking on a Medical Male Circumcision campaign from 12 to 19 May 2011. This campaign aims to encourage males to circumcise, which in turn reduces their chances of contracting HIV/AIDS and sexually... Read More
Patricia de Lille, the Minister for Social Development in the Western Cape, has extended her heartfelt condolences to the family of Kgomotso Sebetso, the SABC journalist that passed away this morning after a car crash last night. Read More
Patricia de Lille, the Minister for Social Development in the Western Cape, says that claims suggesting that Endinako and Lihle Fambane, who were two and three years old respectively, were victims of arson are extremely disturbing. Read More
On Monday, 9 May 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will be launching National Archives Week at the Western Cape Provincial Archives on Roeland Street. Read More
Patricia de Lille, the Minister for Social Development in the Western Cape, will today (Friday, 6 May) visit the scene of the devastating fire in Masiphumelele.Since the Minister's first visit on Monday, the Department has provided close to 50 000... Read More
In high spirits following the announcement of Cape Town as TripAdvisor's global top destination of the year (www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations), this weekend the Western Cape's Tourism Team will attend the southern hemisphere's largest trav Read More
This morning, a ceremony was held at Masivuke Primary School in Mitchell's Plain to celebrate the upgrading of four city school libraries through the "Thank You Small Library Project". Read More
Joint Media Statement by Minister Albert Fritz, Minister Robin Carlisle and Minister Theuns Botha Read More
This morning I visited Masibambisane Secondary School to address the learners of the school following another day of disruptions at the school yesterday. Read More
It was announced today that Cape Town has come out tops in the 2011 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice® Destinations Awards after going up against major global competitors such as London, Sydney and New York. Read More
Statement by Western Cape Premier Helen ZilleToday, I am pleased to present the Western Cape ministerial handbook recently approved by the Provincial Cabinet. Read More
Patricia de Lille, the Minister of Social Development in the Western Cape, says she is "extremely frustrated that after calling on parents to properly supervise their kids over the weekend, the initial signs are that there has been an increase in... Read More
Sport is as synonymous with South Africa as is the acceptance that we are a major international tourism destination. When people see Table Mountain, they remember the Springboks, Bafana Bafana and the Proteas. Read More
Patients at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital did not miss out on Easter festivities this April. Thanks to dozens of donations of chocolates every child at the hospital was treated to Easter goodies. Read More