News and Speeches
Decision on Provincial Intervention in Oudtshoorn Municipality
18 July 2013Joint statement by Minister of Local Government, Mr Anton Bredell and Minister of Finance, Mr Alan Winde. Read More
Speech by Minister Donald Grant at John Ramsay High School
18 July 2013Minister of Education Donald Grant visited John Ramsay High School in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town today to celebrate the official opening of the school's new facilities. Read More
Western Cape Government and South African Wines Excel in Beijing
18 July 2013The Western Cape Department, together with Wines of South Africa, recently hosted the second Beijing Wine Tasting in China. This year saw 16 wine companies exhibiting more than 250 South African wines. Read More
Stellenbosch Extension Symposium
18 July 2013Speech delivered by Minister for Agriculture Gerrit van Rensburg at the annual Extension Symposium in Stellenbosch. Read More
Minister Grant Encourages Learners to Honour Mandela
18 July 2013In celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day, Minister for Education Donald Grant visited the “Mandela Day” container library at the V&A Waterfront and read to learners from Alpine Primary School in Mitchells Plain. Read More
Media Alert: Ministers to Paint Homes of Special Needs Housing Beneficiaries
17 July 2013On Thursday, 18 July 2013, the ministers for Human Settlements and Social Development, Bonginkosi Madikizela and Albert Fritz respectively, will paint the new homes of two special needs housing beneficiaries and help renovate an elderly day care... Read More
Premier Zille and Minister Meyer to Visit MOD Centre for Mandela Day
17 July 2013On Thursday 18 July, Premier Helen Zille and Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport Minister Ivan Meyer will visit an after-school Mass Participation, Opportunity and Development (MOD) Centre for Mandela Day to mark the 95th birthday of former... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Grant to Visit “Mandela Day” Container Library
17 July 2013As part of Mandela Day celebrations, Minister Grant will create awareness around reading and the benefits of container libraries by visiting the container library at the V&A Waterfront. Read More
Western Cape Education Department Opens Second Phase of School Enrolment for 2014
17 July 2013The second phase of enrolment at certain Western Cape schools is now open. Read More
“Actions by a Few Selfish People Will Ultimately Affect the Learner”
16 July 2013Despite increased security measures, wherever possible, each school holiday, a small number of schools are victim to incidents of burglary and vandalism.Incidents of burglary and vandalism vary.In some cases, the costs can be major, such as... Read More
Premier Zille Unveils Pioneering 110% Green Project
16 July 2013The latest initiative called the Better Living Challenge has been unveiled to stimulate new solutions that would improve the living conditions of poor people in urban communities. Read More
EMS Alert: EMS Responds to Suspected Gas Leak in Grassy Park
16 July 2013The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a suspected gas leak in Diaz Road, Grassy Park at 13:37. According to EMS rescue personnel on scene, six patients were inside the dwelling. On arrival, three patients... Read More
Minister Grant Visits Ysterplaat Primary for Joint Safety Programme
15 July 2013I should like to welcome all our educators and learners back to school for the third term. I hope all of our educators and learners had an enjoyable winter break and are now prepared and ready for the busy weeks ahead. I am grateful to all our... Read More
Media Alert: Premier Zille to Unveil Pioneering 110% Green project
15 July 2013On Tuesday 16 July Premier Helen Zille will unveil a new flagship 110% Green project designed to make a positive difference in the lives of poor people in urban communities in the Western Cape. The project is also endorsed by World Design Capital... Read More
Unique Visual Entertainment at the Gym for Life Challenge
15 July 2013On 11 July 2013 Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport officially opened the The Second World Gym for Life Challenge at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Read More
African Horse Sickness - Movement Restrictions Lifted
15 July 2013Veterinary control measures put in place in the Melkbosstrand area has been lifted with immediate effect. Read More
Western Cape Government, Wines of South Africa Host Beijing Tasting
14 July 2013The wine tasting exhibition was recently hosted in China and saw more than 250 South African wines from sixteen wine companies being displayed at the event. Read More
Media Alert: Pedestrian Safety Programme to be Launched at Ysterplaat Primary School
14 July 2013On 15 July 2013, the Western Cape Government will launch the Pedestrian Safety Programme at Ysterplaat Primary School. Read More
How Will you Spend your 67 Minutes for Mandela?
12 July 2013Thursday 18 July 2013 marks Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday and the fourth Nelson Mandela International Day. This year, South Africans are once again called on to dedicate some of their time to honour our former president. Read More
Department Creates Opportunities For Township Badminton Players
12 July 2013A group of Gugulethu badminton players represented a Western Province Invitation team in the Interprovincial C section of the under-19 South African Open Championship in Belhar this week. They were assisted by the Department of Cultural Affairs and... Read More
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