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Innovation In Governance

13 May 2015

Speech by Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Finance Professor in Public Leadership, Professor Erwin Schwella Read More

Western Cape residents tap innovative spirit to devise internet-based solutions

13 May 2015

Western Cape innovators have devised internet-based solutions to common issues we face, including using WiFi to improve public lighting and an online platform to facilitate smart funding agreements between students and investors. Read More

Road Works on Hemel en Aarde Road

12 May 2015

The Department of Transport and Public Works is currently upgrading the surface of the R320 Hemel en Aarde Road between Hermanus and Caledon. Read More

Plan to Address The Nursing Vacancy Rate

12 May 2015

This speech was delivered by the Health MEC, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo at the International Nurse’s Day commemoration event at the Western Cape College of Nursing. The Western Cape Government Has a Plan to Address The Nursing Vacancy Rate Read More

Metropolitan Refurbished Hospital Common Room for Nurses Day

12 May 2015

Metropolitan, one of South Africa’s leading financial services and healthcare companies, refurbished the nurses’ common room at Tygerberg Hospital as a thank you to nurses. It was unveiled to hospital staff on 12 May 2015 in honour of International... Read More

National Archives Week Kicks off Exploring Our Living Past

11 May 2015

The Western Cape Provincial Archive Service of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport launched Read More

Western Cape Provincial Traffic: One Fatality This Weekend

11 May 2015

A driver in Beaufort West was the only reported road traffic fatality this weekend, with 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks held across the Western Cape which saw 2 596 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Read More

DCAS Announces Partnership to Develop Musical Talent

11 May 2015

On Tuesday, 12 May 2015, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) will be launching a joint initiative aimed at supporting musicians to achieve success. Read More

Media alert: Premier Zille to meet Wellington farming community

11 May 2015

On Tuesday 12 May 2015, Premier Helen Zille will be holding discussions with farmers, farm workers and various other stakeholders in the Wellington area. Read More

Green Scorpions in Western Cape get Extra Sting

11 May 2015

The Western Cape Government has more than doubled the capacity of the province in tackling environmental crimes. Read More

Minister Winde provides status report on Red Tape Reduction Unit

8 May 2015

In the Legislature today, Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, responded to a question about the volume of cases received by the Red Tape Reduction Unit. Read More

Media Alert: Our Living Past: Launch of National Archives Week

7 May 2015

National Archives Week will be celebrated in 11 to 15 May 2015 with various activities in Cape Town and in the Western Cape regions. Media are invited to attend the launch on: Read More

Sod Turning of New Public Library for the Avian Park Community

6 May 2015

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, today officiated the sod-turning, signifying the beginning of the construction of a much anticipated library for the people of Avian Park, Worcester. Read More

National Department of Transport Budget Vote Speech

6 May 2015

Honourable House Chairperson Honourable Members of Parliament Cabinet Colleagues present Deputy Minister of Transport, Honourable Sindisiwe Lydia Chikunga Read More

National Burns Awareness Week: Be Prepared for an Emergency

6 May 2015

Burn injuries happen in seconds, but can change a person’s life forever. It is one of the most common and devastating forms of trauma and have the potential to cause death, lifelong scarring, disfigurement and dysfunction – often resulting in... Read More

New Library to Connect Worcester Community

6 May 2015

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the community of Avian Park in Worcester at the sod-turning ceremony for the new Worcester Public Library, officiated by the Weste Read More

Minister Plato takes Community Safety Outreach to Manenberg

5 May 2015

Today, 5 May 2015, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, together with officials from the Department of Community Safety, will continue with Safety Outreach engagements in Manenberg, specifically aimed at the youth. Read More

Horrific Crash in Swellendam Claims Eight Lives

5 May 2015

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Early this morning (5 May 2015) at around 7:00, three vehicles, a truck, a light delivery van and a Correctional Services minibus were involved in a horrific crash on the N2 in... Read More

Donation helps Speech Therapist transform Children’s Lives

5 May 2015

Being able to communicate effectively is essential to a child’s success. Poor communication skills can have a serious and detrimental effect on people’s lives. To minimise the damage, therapy should begin as soon as possible.  Read More

Deputy Minister of Transport, Honourable Ms Lydia Sindisiwe Chikunga Budget Vote

5 May 2015

Honourable Chairperson / Speaker. Honourable Minister of Transport: Ms Dipuo Peters. Provincial MECs of Transport. Honourable Chairperson and members of the Portfolio Committee of Transport. Transport Director-General: Mr Pule Selepe. Read More

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