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Premier Zille Launches R400m Waste to Energy Plant – an African First

25 January 2017

Premier Zille Launches R400m Waste to Energy Plant – an African First Read More

New Joe Slovo Project Steering Committee Elected

24 January 2017

The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements facilitated a peaceful meeting for the election of a new Project Steering Committee (PSC) for the Joe Slovo housing development in Langa on Saturday 21 January 2017. Read More

Premier Zille to Launch Waste to Energy Plant

24 January 2017

Premier Zille to Launch Waste to Energy Plant Read More

State of tourism: Western Cape

24 January 2017

The Western Cape has taken its place as a global big-hitter amongst tourists, with arrivals and infrastructure spend reaching record levels. Read More

Fire & Flood Awareness Campaign kicks off in Eden

23 January 2017

Fire & Flood Awareness Campaign kicks off in Eden   The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre, through the Department of Local Government, launched its 2017 Fire and Flood Awareness Campaign Roadshow today. Read More

Four fatalities on Western Cape roads

23 January 2017

Report on weekend provincial traffic law enforcement operations Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

23 January 2017

23 January 2016  Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.  WC Water Update  The average water level for dams across the Western Cape has fallen to below 40%. Read More

Affordable Housing Prioritized in the Western Cape

23 January 2017

Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, is currently embarking on an outreach programme to all the municipalities of the Western Cape in order to reinforce his department’s three strategic goals. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

20 January 2017

19 January 2017  Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.  WC fires update Allegations of criminal activity, Fire updates Read More

Clear Vision leads to improved learner outcomes

20 January 2017

During this current financial year, the Cape Winelands District of Western Cape Government Health has provided 3 840 pairs of spectacles to children in the area, about 10 % of these glasses were for high prescription spectacles.   It is estimated... Read More

Minister Marais Participates In Chinese New Year Festival Celebration

19 January 2017

Tomorrow, 20 January 2017, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will attend the Happy Chinese New Year Festival celebration at the V&A Waterfront. Read More

Temporary closure on N1 between R300 and Durban Rd

18 January 2017

The N1 inbound between the R300 and Durban Road will be closed from 19:00 on 21 January 2017 until 8:00 on 22 January 2017. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

18 January 2017

18 January 2017   Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.   WC fires update SEVERE FIRE WEATHER WARNING   Read More

Western Cape official summer tourism report to be released

18 January 2017

The Western Cape’s official tourism report for the summer season will be released next week. Read More

New Medical Manager for Hessequa Health Services

18 January 2017

Doctor Gideon van Tonder has been at the helm as medical manager for public health services in the Hessequa sub-district since the beginning of January. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

17 January 2017

17 January 2017   Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.   WC fires update Paarl Fires, Air Force assisting   Read More

Economic impact of fires to be assessed

17 January 2017

Fires raging across the Western Cape have had a devastating effect on the agriculture and tourism sectors. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, said he had requested detail on the financial implication of the fires, with a focus on... Read More

Services installation update on Cogmanskloof roadworks (Montagu/ Ashton)

17 January 2017

Good progress has been made on a 36-month Department of Transport and Public Works contract to rehabilitate and upgrade various sections of the R60 and R62 between Ashton and Montagu through Cogmanskloof. Read More

Premier Zille: We Are Making Good, Credible Progress on Quality Education

16 January 2017

Premier Zille: We Are Making Good, Credible Progress on Quality Education Read More

Nine fatalities on Western Cape roads

16 January 2017

Report on weekend provincial traffic law enforcement operations Read More

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