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Media Alert: Minister Plato launches Grabouw Walking Bus initiative

10 September 2018

Tomorrow, Tuesday 11 September 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will launch a new Walking Bus initiative in Grabouw. Read More

Western Cape Government to mark FASD Awareness Day with visit in Atlantis

10 September 2018

Today, the Western Cape Ministers of Health, Dr. Nomafrench Mbombo, and Social Development, Albert Fritz, will conduct a joint oversight visit of facilities rendering services that treat and deal with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in... Read More

FAS Awareness Day: Ministers conduct oversight visits in Atlantis

10 September 2018

The Western Cape Government marked Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day with an oversight visit in Atl Read More

New pharmacy queuing system to improve patient experience at Mitchells Plain CHC

10 September 2018

The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) together with the Department of the Premier (DoTP) has rolled out a new electronic pharmacy queuing ticket system in September 2018 to improve the experience of approximately 13 000 patients collecting... Read More

Promoting Olympic values in the West Coast

10 September 2018

On Thursday 6 September 2018 the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted an Olympic roadshow which was held at St. Helena Primary School in St. Helena Bay as part of the 2018 Olympic roadshows.  Read More

Low Arrests and No Convictions in Train Arson Attacks, Cause for Deep Concern

6 September 2018

Low Arrests and No Convictions in Train Arson Attacks, Cause for Deep Concern Read More

National industrial action delays issuing of driving licence cards

6 September 2018

Members of the public waiting for their driving licence cards may experience a delay because of industrial action at the Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) in Pretoria. Read More

Over 8 000 learner places being blocked by parents

6 September 2018

The WCED has an admission system in place called the School Admissions Management Information (SAMI), that can determine whether learners have been captured twice or more on school admission lists. Read More

Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela delivers 500 Title Deeds in Overstrand

6 September 2018

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, handed over 500 title deeds to residents in Mount Pleasant; Hawston and Kleinmond in the Overstrand region.  Read More

Premier Zille Hosts Anti-Corruption Forum with Municipalities

5 September 2018

Premier Zille Hosts Anti-Corruption Forum with Municipalities Read More

Premier Zille Welcomes Waterfront Affordable Housing Greenlight

5 September 2018

Premier Zille Welcomes Waterfront Affordable Housing Greenlight Read More

Premier Zille and Minister Dan Plato to Visit Lavender Hill SAPS Base Camp

5 September 2018

Premier Zille and Minister Dan Plato to Visit Lavender Hill SAPS Base Camp Read More

Media Release: World's First Xhosa Cricket Rulebook Launched by Minister Marais

4 September 2018

MEDIA RELEASE: WORLD’S FIRST ISIXHOSA LAUNCHED BY MINISTER MARAIS Minister Anroux Marais launched the very first isiXhosa Cricket Rulebook at Newlands Cricket Stadium on Friday, 31 August 2018. Read More

Cape Winelands Drama Festival Showcases Young Talent

4 September 2018

Audiences from Robertson and Worcester were mesmerised by the acting talents of drama groups from the Cape Winelands region as this leg of the drama festival came to a close on 1 September 2018 at the Worcester Town Hall, with the Robertson showcase... Read More

Extension of parking at George bus depot complete

4 September 2018

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) recently completed a project to extend the parking at the bus depot in George and undertake ancillary works. Read More

Media Release: Statement on South Africa's economic recession

4 September 2018

Statistics South Africa announced today that the country has slipped into a technical recession, following a 0.7% decline in the second quarter GDP figures.   Read More

Media Release: Tourism Month- Tourism drives economic growth and job creation

4 September 2018

Projects aimed at growing the Western Cape tourism sector and creating new jobs are starting to show dividends. According to Stats SA, in South Africa, 1 in 23 people is employed in the tourism sector. Read More

WC Health Minister launches Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Drive.

4 September 2018

Western Cape Health Minister launches Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Drive in Conville, George Statement By Dr Nomafrench Mbombo              Read More

Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela to hand over 500 Title Deeds in Overstrand

3 September 2018

Today, Monday 3 September 2018, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will hand over 500 title deeds to disabled and elderly residents in the broader Overstrand Municipality. Read More

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