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World’s Oldest Man: 114 year-old Fredie Blom wished Happy Birthday

8 May 2018

The Western Cape Social Development Minister, Albert Fritz, paid a courtesy visit to centenarian and Delft resident, Fredie Blom, who celebrated his 114th Read More

World’s Oldest Man: 114 year-old Fredie Blom wished Happy Birthday

8 May 2018

The Western Cape Social Development Minister, Albert Fritz, paid a courtesy visit to centenarian and Delft resident, Fredie Blom, who celebrated his 114th Read More

Donated R300 000 Consumer Studies classroom launched by Minister Fritz

7 May 2018

The Western Cape Social Development MEC, Albert Fritz, launched the newly refurbished Consumer Studies classroom at Saxonsea Secondary School. Read More

Department of Human Settlements To Hand Over More Than 2000 Title Deeds In Delft

7 May 2018

Minister of Human Settlements NomaIndiya Mfeketo will on Wednesday 9 May 2018 handover houses and title deeds at Delft Precinct 7, N2 Gateway project, Cape Town as part of her Budget Vote activities. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

7 May 2018

WC Water Update – Clanwilliam Dam decision welcomed Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More

DSD social workers to assist fire devastated Khayelitsha family

7 May 2018

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) will continue to assist the remaining members of a Khayelitsha family which lost 8 family members in a fire early this morning. Read More

Media Release: Baking programme students graduate

7 May 2018

Students who have completed a pilot baking skills course received their certificates at a graduation ceremony in Stellenbosch today. Read More

The ‘Wright’ Person for the Job

5 May 2018

The ‘Wright’ Person for the Job - International Day of the Midwife -  Midwives leading the way with quality care Read More

Western Cape Government Calls for Calm Following Siqalo/Mitchell’s Plain Protest

4 May 2018

A delegation of the Western Cape Government led by Premier Helen Zille, Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, Community Safety Minister Dan Plato, Social Development Minister Albert Fritz and other leaders met with various stakeholders... Read More

Western Cape water update: Misverstand Dam project success

4 May 2018

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

Good progress on R44 between Porterville and Piketberg

4 May 2018

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is making good progress with a project to rehabilitate the R44 between Porterville and Piketberg. Read More

Possible heavy congestion due to roadworks on the N1

3 May 2018

Possible heavy traffic congestion is expected on 4 and 5 May, and from 7 to 11 May on the N1. The following lanes will be closed on the N1 for various roadworks operations which may cause heavy traffic congestion: Friday, 4 May 2018 Read More

Newly upgraded R300 000 Consumer Studies classroom to be launched by MEC Fritz

3 May 2018

Tomorrow, Western Cape Social Development MEC Adv. Albert Fritz, will launch a newly upgraded R300 000 Consumer Studies classroom at Saxonsea Secondary School. The upgrade of the facility is courtesy of the generosity of the GrandWest Casino. Read More

Premier Zille to Address Council on Skills

2 May 2018

Premier Zille to Address Council on Skills   Read More

Minister Anroux Marais Invests R6 985 277 In Sport Promotion And Development

2 May 2018

On 2 May 2018, Minister Anroux Marais handed over a total of R6 985 277 in funding to the Western Cape Provincial Sport Confederation (WCPSC). Read More

Buttskop level crossing crash claims seven lives

27 April 2018

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

2019 Admissions Update and learner growth in the Western Cape

26 April 2018

Earlier this year the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) introduced a new online function to assist parents with tracking applications for admission to public schools. Read More

Welcoming Address On the Development of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy

26 April 2018

Honourable Premier of the Western Cape, Ms Helen Zille  Cabinet Colleagues; Honourable members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Executive Mayors and Councillors Leaders and representatives of Chapter 9 and 10 constitutional institutions Read More

Welcoming Address On the Development of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy

26 April 2018

Honourable Premier of the Western Cape, Ms Helen Zille  Cabinet Colleagues; Honourable members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Executive Mayors and Councillors Read More

Schools across the Western Cape will remain open on Wednesday 25th April 2018

24 April 2018

Schools across the Western Cape will remain open on Wednesday 25th April 2018 despite the planned strike action. The planned strike action is not a legitimate reason to close schools. Read More

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