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Western Cape Budget Speech 2016

3 March 2016

The Western Cape Minister of Finance, Ivan Meyer, delivered his finance speech on 3 March 2016. Read More

Cape Town Cycle Tour Gala Dinner Speech

3 March 2016

A speech delivered by Minister Anroux Marais at the Cape Town Cycle Tour Gala Dinner  All protocol observed. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Speech at Official Opening of Upgraded Hangberg Library

3 March 2016

All protocol observed Good morning, molweni, goeiemore It gives me great pleasure to be a part of the official opening of the upgraded Hangberg Library today.  Read More

Chartered Accountant Academy opens today

2 March 2016

The Western Cape Provincial Treasury recently established a Chartered Accountant Academy (CAA) to create a talent pool by offering graduates the opportunity to become chartered accountants with an in depth understanding of public sector financial... Read More

First phase of Valkenberg Hospital revitalisation complete

2 March 2016

The first phase of a R146 million Department of Transport and Public Works project for the Western Cape Department of Health to restore historical buildin Read More

Table Mountain Safety Forum approach Proving Successful

2 March 2016

Joint statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Paddy Gordon, Table Mountain National Park Manager (SANParks) Read More

Don’t ever throw a cigarette butt out of a car window

2 March 2016

Hot, dry and windy weather conditions have dramatically increased the fire risk in the Western Cape. The Department of Transport and Public Works is asking smokers never to throw their cigarette butts out of vehicle windows. Read More

Oral History Initiative Launched At Piketberg Library

2 March 2016

Another Oral History Initiative was launched by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the Bergrivier Municipality on Monday 29 Februa Read More

Cosatu's Ehrenreich takes bizarre swipe at successful road safety campaign

2 March 2016

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

Family of slain Paarl child visited by Minister Fritz

2 March 2016

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz, yesterday paid a visit to the family of an 11 year-old girl who was found murdered in Paarl, to commiserate and show support for the grieving family. Read More

Philisa Abafazi Bethu launches new centre in Grassy Park

1 March 2016

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz, today officially launched the new Philisa Abafazi Bethu (PABs) office space and centre in Grassy Park. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Anroux Marais Declares March the Month of Cycling

1 March 2016

The month of March is the global highlight of each cyclist's calendar. It is during this month that cyclists from all over the world meet in the Western Cape to participate in premier cycling events. These events include: Read More

Cape Town Cycle tour – Provincial Disaster Centre to be activated

1 March 2016

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre will be activated on Sunday for the 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour. Read More

Oudtshoorn: Forensic report Complete

1 March 2016

The forensic investigation into the Oudtshoorn Municipality has been completed and the forensic report was handed overto the office of the Director General of the Western Cape today. Read More

Philisa Abafazi Bethu offices to be opened by Minister Fritz

29 February 2016

Tomorrow ( 29 February 2016 ), in support of the launch of the Philisa Abafazi Bethu (Heal Our Women) initiative by internationally renowned social activist, Lucinda Evans, the Western Cape Social Development Minister, Adv. Read More

Nine killed on Western Cape roads this weekend

29 February 2016

Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services arrested 25 drivers for allegedly being under the influence of alcohol on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 February 2016. Nine people died in road crashes over the weekend. Read More

STOLEN WORCESTER BABY FOUND: department congratulates police on swift action

29 February 2016

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) congratulates the South African Police Services (SAPS) on the sterling work done in tracing and finding the baby boy who was allegedly abducted from Worcester Hospital. Read More

STOLEN WORCESTER BABY FOUND: department congratulates police on swift action

29 February 2016

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) congratulates the South African Police Services (SAPS) on the sterling work done in tracing and finding the baby boy who was allegedly abducted from Worcester Hospital. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Official Launch of Oral History Initiative in Piketberg

29 February 2016

All protocol observed, Good day, molweni, goeiemore Read More

Budget 2016 – No mention of promised Specialised Drug and Gun Units

28 February 2016

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

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