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Roadworks near Avontuur wine estate nearly complete

14 June 2017

A Department of Transport and Public Works project to replace damaged pipe culverts on the R44 near Avontuur wine estate in Stellenbosch is expected to have been completed at the end of June 2017. Read More

Western Cape Cabinet Directs R75 Million towards Knysna and Other Disasters

14 June 2017

Western Cape Cabinet Directs R75 Million towards Knysna and Other Disasters Read More

Latest on impact of fires on Knysna tourism

14 June 2017

The majority of Knysna's tourism offering remains in tact, and the town is welcoming visitors, said Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais at Museums Cheque Hand Over

13 June 2017

WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS MUSEUMS CHEQUE HAND OVER 1 JUNE 2017   Good afternoon, goeiedag, molweni nonke Read More

Minister Anroux Marais Officially Opens the Ashbury Library

13 June 2017

WES-KAAPSE MINISTER VAN KULTUURSAKE EN SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS OPENING VAN ASHBURY BIBLIOTEEK 1 JUNIE 2017   Good morning, goeiemôre, molweni nonke Read More

Minister Anroux Marais Officially Opens the Berghof Library

13 June 2017

WES-KAAPSE MINISTER VAN KULTUURSAKE EN SPORT, ANROUX MARAIS OPENING VAN BERGHOF BIBLIOTEEK 2 JUNIE 2017   Good morning, goeiemôre, molweni nonke Read More

Your child can be part of the world wild eradication of measles

13 June 2017

Western Cape Government Health will embark on measles campaign as part of the world wide efforts to eradicate this debilitating illness.  The campaign will run from 12 – 30 June 2017 and is aimed at all children less than 5 years old even if your... Read More

Cabinet to Announce Further Details on Knysna Disaster Relief Efforts

13 June 2017

Cabinet to Announce Further Details on Knysna Disaster Relief Efforts Read More

‘Sharing our Stories’ on International Archives Day

12 June 2017

During the afternoon of 9 June 2017, the Western Cape Archives and Records Service of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) celebrated  International Archives D Read More

Seven fatalities on Western Cape roads

12 June 2017

A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that seven people died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More

Knysna Fire Relief: Minister to check in on Department relief efforts

12 June 2017

The Western Cape Social Development Minister, Albert Fritz, will be arriving in fire devastated Knysna today to check on the progress of Departmental officials rendering services to people affected and displaced by the fire. Read More

Premier Zille extends gratitude for biggest disaster rescue in SA history

12 June 2017

On behalf of the Western Cape Government and all residents, Premier Helen Zille extends our deepest gratitude to all who have responded to the calls for assistance Read More

Eradicate measles and vaccinate your child

12 June 2017

The Western Cape Government Health facilities in the Northern Tygerberg Substructure in collaboration with the City of Cape Town and Non-Profit organisations are embarking on an effort to eradicate measles in the Substructure. Read More

Psychotherapeutic Services Aimed at Improving Mental Wellbeing

12 June 2017

The Intlalo Clinic at Stikland Hospital offers a holistic, recovery-based, inpatient psychotherapeutic programme for individuals with a range of mental health conditions including Depression, Anxiety who find it difficult to manage emotional and... Read More

Update on the health facilities in Knysna and Bitou following the Knysna fires

11 June 2017

The last few days have been very challenging for our Department. While most of us in the Cape Metro and broader Western Cape were navigating our way through the most severe storm in 30 years on 7 June, another disaster struck in the Eden District. Read More

Youth Month: Minister addresses Grandwest CSI bursary graduation

10 June 2017

As we continue our Youth Month commemorations, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, addressed the Grandwest CSI bursary graduation ceremony. Read More

Mother of all Cape Storms Damages 135 schools across the Western Cape

9 June 2017

Learners and educators returned to school on Thursday (8th June 2017) after schools were closed on Wednesday as a result of severe weather that hit the Cape for a period of almost 36 hours. Read More

STATEMENT - WCDMC- KNYSNA UPDATE - 10h20

9 June 2017

PRESS RELEASE   SITUATION REPORT 09 JUNE 2017 10h20 Knysna Fire Update   Read More

MEDIA ALERT:Weekend Safety Outreaches-MEC Plato and youth March against abuse

9 June 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Weekend Safety Outreaches – Minister Plato takes youth dialogue to Elsies River, marches against abuse in Strandfontein and attends prayer meeting against violence in Langa Read More

Knysna sub-district - 9 June 2017

9 June 2017

Knysna sub-district: Knysna Hospital remains closed.  Water will be restored later today. No services are rendered from the hospital. Read More

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