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Media statement: First 50 of 384 Wi-Fi hotspots go live in the Western Cape

16 March 2016

First 50 of 384 Wi-Fi hotspots go live in the Western Cape Read More

Hypertension: A Silent Killer

16 March 2016

Hypertension is known as the silent killer since most people do not have any symptoms. In some cases hypertension causes symptoms such as headache, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, palpitations of the heart and nose bleeds. Read More

Minister Plato and SAPS embark on a POCA safety outreach campaign in Manenberg

15 March 2016

Today, 15 March 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, accompanied by the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues on an extensive safety outreach campaign aimed at educating our communities about the Prevention of... Read More

Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela to Handover Houses to Beneficiaries in Laingsburg

15 March 2016

Today, 15 March 2016, the Provincial Minister of Human Settlements Bonginkosi Madikizela will handover houses in Acacia Park, Goldnerville, Laingsburg. Read More

Ndifuna Ukwazi’s actions diminish possibility of constructive mediation

15 March 2016

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Destination Fascinating South Africa Flag Off By Minister Ivan Meyer

15 March 2016

Quayside six (6) at V & A Waterfront was transformed into a hive of activity as classic car enthusiasts from as far afield as Belgium, Netherlands, France, Malaysia and England gathered for the start of the Destination Fascinating South Africa... Read More

Media Alert: WCG to launch 50 Wi-Fi hotspots as part of provincial rollout

15 March 2016

Roll-out of 50 Wi-Fi hotspots as part of provincial rollout Read More

Know your rights: Celebrating World Consumer Rights Day

15 March 2016

The Western Cape Office of the Consumer Protector will be joining consumer protection agencies across the world to celebrate World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March. Read More

Four people killed on Western Cape roads over the weekend

14 March 2016

Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services arrested 29 motorists for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 March 2016. Two other arrests were made: Read More

Minister Plato requests progress on the Mafevuka and Blöchliger investigations

14 March 2016

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

Kuilsriver shootout – allegations of trigger happy cops concerning

14 March 2016

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

Provincial Sport Awards Celebrate Excellence in Sport

14 March 2016

On Friday, 11 March 2016, the winners of the Provincial Sport Awards were announced at the Cape Sun H Read More

Corrupt Cops – charges against three officers welcomed

11 March 2016

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety I welcome the continued action the South African Police Service (SAPS) is taking in the Western Cape against police officers that think they are above the law. Read More

2016 WC Sport Awards: Minister Marais Honours Provincial Sporting Excellence

11 March 2016

Tomorrow,  11 March 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will present the annual provincial sport awards to esteemed sportspeople hailing from the Western Cape. Read More

PEP Clothing Workers Gets Housing 101

11 March 2016

The Department of Human Settlements literally took its services to the people when they held an empowering “Help Desk” session with Pep Clothing (PEPCLO) industrial workers on Thursday 09 March 2016. Read More

Provincial engagement on the development of the National Road Safety Strategy

11 March 2016

Speech by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Address at the Western Cape Sports Awards

11 March 2016

Head of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Mr Brent Walters Chief Director of Sports and Recreation, Adv. Lyndon Bouah  Protocol to be edited  Ladies and gentlemen,  Good evening, molweni, goeienaand Read More

Roadworks between Piketberg and Velddrif

10 March 2016

Good progress is being made on a R352 million Department of Transport and Public Works project to rehabilitate the R399 between Piketberg and Velddrif. Read More

117 young people to graduate from Youth Skills Transfer Programme

10 March 2016

Western Cape Social Development Minister, Adv. Albert Fritz, will address the final Youth Skills Transfer Programme (YSTP) graduation ceremony of 117 youth participants from all over the Cape Metros. Read More

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