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Commemoration of World Refugee Day

20 June 2013

Address by the Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell in Athlone. Read More

Western Cape's "Cycling Ambassador" Starts London-Paris Race

20 June 2013

Western Cape Government wishes local cyclist well ahead of London-Paris race. Read More

WCED Programmes for Learners and Educators During School Holidays

20 June 2013

In order to keep our children safe and occupied during the school holidays, the WCED’s has numerous holiday activities and extra tuition planned for learners, as well as, training programmes for educators. Read More

Inauguration Ceremony of Grabouw Community Day Centre

20 June 2013

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, in partnership with the French Embassy, officially opened an Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) site at the Grabouw Community Day Centre (CDC) on 20 June 2013. The services offered include all outpatients... Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Prepares For Upcoming Initiation Season

20 June 2013

Tomorrow, 21 June 2013, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, together with the Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha will hand over first-aid certificates and protective clothing to initiation carers. Read More

Media Release: National Government Undermines Province

20 June 2013

It is becoming very apparent that a pattern of interference is emerging on the part of the National Government, in matters over which the Provincial Government should have control. Read More

Media launch of the 43rd Laingsburg Karoo Ultra-marathon

20 June 2013

Address by Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, at the media launch of the 43rd Laingsburg Karoo Ultra-marathon on 20 June Read More

Blue Lights Abuse Must Come to an End

20 June 2013

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to Provide CBD Street Vendors with Safety Information

19 June 2013

Tomorrow, Thursday, 20 June 2013, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will visit the informal traders around the Strand Street and station area to provide them with valuable safety information. Read More

Media Alert: Grabouw Community Day Centre Inauguration Ceremony

19 June 2013

The Ambassador of France, Madame Elizabeth Barbier, and the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open an anti-retroviral treatment (ART) site at the Grabouw Community Day Centre on Thursday, 20 June 2013. Grabouw Community... Read More

Mural of Jazz Legends Unveiled at Artscape

18 June 2013

A colourful mural that pays homage to the rich jazz history of the Western Cape was unveiled at Artscape in Cape Town on Sunday, 16 June 2013. The event formed part of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and Artscape’s annual Youth... Read More

Media Alert: World Refugee Day to be Commemorated on 20 June 2013

18 June 2013

Minister Anton Bredell to present Western Cape Government Refugee Services booklet on World Refugee Day. Read More

The Police are Failing to Arrest Criminals

17 June 2013

Media Release by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More

Restoring Dignity and Building a Foundation for Reconciliation

17 June 2013

This speech was delivered by Premier Helen Zille at a joint event of the City of Cape Town and Western Cape Government to commemorate the centenary of the 1913 Land Act and celebrate the finalisation of land claims in the Western Cape. Read More

Media Alert: Khayelitsha Beneficiaries to Receive Energy Efficient Houses

14 June 2013

Mr Zwelinzima Mange, a 76-year-old housing beneficiary, and 75-year-old Ms Khanyisile Nobuzana will receive the keys to their houses in Site C, Khayelitsha from Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela. Read More

Collaborative Campaign for Doping-Free Sport in the Western Cape

14 June 2013

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will partner with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) to host the Metropole regional substance abuse seminar at Newlands on Saturday, 15... Read More

Name and Shame Campaign Shut Down By Department of Justice

13 June 2013

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works will be briefing the media on the shutting down of the Name and Shame campaign by the Nat Read More

Shut Down of Name and Shame Campaign Has Deadly Consequences

13 June 2013

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Western Cape Liquor Authority Conducts Mega-blitz Across the Province

13 June 2013

Western Cape Liquor Authority clamps down on non-compliant liquor licence holders and closes three establishments. Read More

Promoting and Developing Drama in the Cape Winelands

13 June 2013

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will host the Cape Winelands Drama Festival. Read More

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