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Two weekend fatalities on Western Cape roads

22 May 2017

Twenty-three people were arrested over the weekend by officers of Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Read More

Minister Winde leads business delegation to UK

22 May 2017

The Western Cape Government has embarked on a mission to the United Kingdom, one of its biggest trading partners, to further boost tourism, trade and investment between the two regions. Read More

Premier declares WC a disaster area – initiates project “Avoiding Day Zero"

22 May 2017

Premier Zille declares Western Cape a disaster area – initiates project “Avoiding Day Zero” Read More

Minister Welcomes New Rental Housing Tribunal Members

19 May 2017

On Thursday, 18 May 2017, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela welcomed the new Rental Housing Tribunal members to the Department. Read More

Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board: Invitation for Nominations

19 May 2017

Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board: Invitation for Nominations to Fill Vacancies Nominations are hereby invited for appointment to the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board in terms of Regulation 3 of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing... Read More

Stormwater pipeline installation in Du Toit Street, Montagu

18 May 2017

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is continuing to install a new stormwater pipeline in Du Toit St in Montagu. Read More

STATEMENT: Western Cape Water Security Indaba

17 May 2017

16 May 2017  STATEMENT: Western Cape Water Security Indaba  Read More

DCAS and Netball South Africa (NSA) host Coaches Workshop

17 May 2017

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with Netball South Africa (NSA) and Western Cape Netball Read More

Cross Cape inaugural ride set to end in Stellenbosch

17 May 2017

After cycling 742km through the Western Cape’s scenic small towns and valleys, riders will complete the inaugural Cross Cape ride in Stellenbosch tomorrow (18 May). Read More

N2 roadworks are 78% complete

16 May 2017

A Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) project to rehabilitate 7 km of the N2 between Borcherds Quarry Rd and the R300, and to add a third lane in both directions, is 78% complete. Read More

Opportunity to Emerge as Fastest Growing Water Economy in the World

16 May 2017

Premier Zille Says Water Crisis Is an Opportunity to Emerge as Fastest Growing Water Economy in the World Read More

Cape Winelands And West Coast Museums On The Map

16 May 2017

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) launched the Cape Winelands and West Coast Museum Route brochure on Read More

African Utility Week brings 7 000 delegates to Western Cape

16 May 2017

Around 7 000 delegates are in the Western Cape this week for the 17th annual African Utility Week. The event, with its focus on energy, starts at the Cape Town International Convention Centre today (16 May 2017) and ends on 18 May 2017. Read More

International Day of Families: Dept initiatives support parents and children

15 May 2017

As we commemorate Mother’s Day and International Day of Families (tomorrow), the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) remains committed to rolling out services that strengthen and build resilience within families in the province. Read More

Media Alert: Cape Winelands Museum Route Brochure To Be Launched

15 May 2017

MEDIA ALERT: CAPE WINELANDS MUSEUM ROUTE BROCHURE TO BE LAUNCHED BY MINISTER MARAIS   Read More

Premier Zille to Address Water Security Indaba

15 May 2017

Premier Zille to Address Water Security Indaba    Read More

DSD condemns murder of Courtney Pieters & will support family through grief

15 May 2017

I condemn the murder of 3 year-old Courtney Pieters from Elsies River, Cape Town in the strongest terms possible. The child was reported missing earlier in the month, and tragically her concealed body was found last weekend near her home. Read More

One fatality on Western Cape roads

15 May 2017

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

Western Cape matric pass rate now up to 87.3% after supplementary exams

15 May 2017

Colin Powell said "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." I am therefore delighted to announce the results of the supplementary examinations for the 2016 National Senior Certificate... Read More

Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela to meet Heidelberg residents about Housing Issues

12 May 2017

On Monday 15 May 2017, Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will address Heidelberg residents regarding housing concerns raised by the community. Read More

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