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Zero fatalities during Western Cape summer initiation season
11 March 2022The Western Cape has maintained the track record of a safe initiation practice as parents proudly take their boys for initiation to prepare them for adulthood. The initiation rite of passage that is predominantly practiced by AmaXhosa, AmaHlubi and... Read More
Path to financial sustainability for Beaufort West approved
11 March 2022The Western Cape Government took coordinated action this week to assist Beaufort West Municipality to address its financial crisis and put it on the path to financial sustainability and improved service delivery. Read More
Media Release by Premier Alan Winde on meeting with Ukraine’s Ambassador
11 March 2022Media Release by Premier Alan Winde on meeting with Ukraine’s Ambassador to South Africa Read More
Rabies Confirmed in Strand - Pet owners encouraged to have pets vaccinated
11 March 2022On 7 March 2022, Western Cape Veterinary Services received laboratory results confirming rabies in a dog in Strand outside Cape Town. Read More
Qolweni housing dream edging closer to realisation
10 March 2022The first 66 qualifying beneficiaries of the Qolweni Phase 3A (169) housing project in Plettenberg Bay, can soon look forward to living in a dignified manner. Read More
Living with donor kidney for 20 years and still thriving
10 March 2022According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is estimated that 10% of people worldwide suffer from some form of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Therefore, it is estimated that 5 million South Africans over the age of 20 may be affected by CKD. Read More
WCG takes action to get procurement going again
10 March 2022We will not allow procurement to seize up and so we took action this week to ensure that we can continue to deliver services and infrastructu Read More
The WC Government cannot and will not remain silent on Ukraine
10 March 2022Media release by the Spokesperson to the Premier, Cayla Murray: “The Western Cape Government cannot and will not remain silent on the illegal invasion of Ukraine” Read More
WC Government and the State of California to officially sign agricultultural MoU
9 March 2022Joint Media Alert: Western Cape Government and the State of California to officially sign agricultural Memorandum of Understanding Read More
Salt Awareness Week - ‘shake your habits’
9 March 2022If you find yourself craving salty foods such as potato chips or a large bowl of popcorn, it could be tied to your health or other factors, such a stress or boredom. Read More
Premier Alan Winde on provincial cabinet’s condemnation of Russia’s Invasion
9 March 2022Press release by Premier Alan Winde on provincial cabinet’s condemnation of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine This morning, the Western Cape’s provincial cabinet met to consider a range of important matters. This meeting takes place every two weeks. Read More
The Impact of Russia's invasion on Western Cape Agricultural Trade
8 March 2022On Monday, 7 March 2022, I met with Agri Western Cape, Vinpro, WOSA, the Fresh Producers Exporters Forum, GrainSA, the South African Table Grapes Industry, Citrus Growers Association, and the Wool Growers Association. I did so because I am... Read More
Progress in creating Integrated and Sustainable Human Settlements
8 March 2022EVENT: NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES - MINISTERIAL BRIEFING SESSION ON HUMAN SETTLEMENTS TOPIC: PROGRESS IN CREATING INTEGRATED AND SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DATE: 8 MARCH 2022 Read More
Media release: Alert to parents – Do not delay
8 March 2022On Monday, 14 March 2022, the 2023 school admission process begins! Read More
FLISP now delinked and no longer just a mortgage option
8 March 2022I am elated with today’s announcement by the National Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi during a virtual briefing to National Council of Provinces (NCOP) that the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy (FLISP) has been delinked and no... Read More
International Women’s Day: Your healthcare is self-care
8 March 2022Improving women’s healthcare and access to healthcare is key to building resilient and healthy communities. Read More
DCAS Drama Finale ends on high note
8 March 2022The Eden Drama Festival came to an historic end on Saturday 5 March 2022, with four of the participating groups being invited to perform at the Baxter Theatre’s annual Zabalaza Festival. Read More
Creating access to vaccines by partnering with the Southern Mail Wynberg Market
6 March 2022In an effort to make vaccination even more accessible, Western Cape Government Health partnered with the Southern Mail Wynberg Family and Lifestyle Market by providing a pop-up vaccination service during the course of the four-day festival. The... Read More
Minister Anroux Marais celebrates sporting excellence at Provincial Sport Awards
6 March 2022Yesterday, 5 March 2022, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) once again hosted the annual Provincial Sport Awards to honour the achievements of the Western Cape’s athletes and technical teams. Read More
Premier Winde requests urgent PCC to end the National State of Disaster
4 March 2022Media release by Premier Alan Winde on request for urgent PCC to end the National State of Disaster ahead of 15 March 2022 4 March 2022 Read More
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