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DoCS expands Youth Holiday programmes to Easter holiday

29 January 2016

For the first time since the Youth Safety and Religious Partnership (YSRP) programme’s inception in 2012, the Department of Community Safety will be expanding the YSRP to include the Easter 2016 holiday period. Read More

Minister Fritz to attend Youth Skills Transfer Programme graduation in Bredasdor

29 January 2016

Tomorrow, Western Cape Social Development Minister, Adv. Albert Fritz, will address the fifth Youth Skills Transfer Programme (YSTP) graduation ceremony of 31 youth participants from the Overberg region. Read More

Minister Fritz officiates fifth Youth Skills Transfer graduation ceremony

29 January 2016

Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz handed over graduation certificates to 31 young people from the Overberg Region who completed the Youth Skills Transfer (YST) Programme. Read More

Play It Cool With Lunch Box Ideas

28 January 2016

For some kids, first and second break are the best school periods on the daily timetable. It is a time for playing with friends and when they can move around the school grounds carefree. It is also a time to open lunch boxes and see what is packed... Read More

Update on Several Meningitis Cases Reported in Mossel Bay

28 January 2016

An update on the current status of Enteroviral Meningitis in the Western Cape and the media statement issued on 28 January 2016: Current status: Update 29 January 2016 Read More

City takes over duties of national agencies following vehicle licence delays

27 January 2016

Statement by the City’s Acting Executive Mayor, Alderman Ian Neilson Read More

National Police Day – Minister Plato salutes our Everyday Heroes

27 January 2016

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

Closure of bridge on the R304

26 January 2016

The bridge between Old Malmesbury Road intersection and Adderley Road intersection on the R304 will be closed from 9am until 3:30pm between 26 and 28 January 2016 to carry out the required maintenance works. Read More

Apply for funding for Youth Safety Promotion Programme for Youth During Easter

26 January 2016

The Department of Community Safety invites Religious institutions to apply for funding for Safety Promotion Programme for Youth during the 2016 Easter School Holidays Read More

Motorist arrested for reckless and negligent driving and bribery in Mossel Bay

25 January 2016

Provincial Traffic Services stopped a total of 2 315 vehicles in 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the province. Alcohol breath-testing was performed on 1 542 drivers and 30 were arrested. Read More

New Provincial Police Commissioner welcomed

22 January 2016

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

Roadworks on the Porterfield/Link Road and Melkbosstrand Road (R27 update)

22 January 2016

Extensive roadworks will be taking place between the intersections of the R27 (West Coast Road) with Porterfield/Link Road and Melkbosstrand Road from 26 to 29 January 2016 due to asphalt surfacing works required. Read More

Fire & Flood Awareness Campaign aims to mitigate Fire & Flood Risk in Vulnerable

21 January 2016

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre, through the Department of Local Government, will launch the 2016 Fire and Flood Awareness Campaign on 22 January 2016. Read More

Caught on dashcam: City traffic officer shot on duty

21 January 2016

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Video is available for viewing here. Read More

Ten arrested on Western Cape roads this week

21 January 2016

Provincial Traffic Services arrested five motorists this week for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Read More

Philippi infanticide – Minister Plato calls for community’s assistance

20 January 2016

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

Bursary holders excel in 2015 Matric Examination

20 January 2016

Bursaries and cash prizes awarded two years ago to learners through the Western Cape Provincial Treasury and Nedbank Essay Writing Competition has been rewarded with an excellent set of results by those recipients who completed the 2015 National... Read More

New Sinenjongo High School to provide top-quality accommodation

19 January 2016

For many years, learners at the Sinenjongo High School in Joe Slovo Park, Milnerton have been using temporary classrooms. A brand new school with the same name that is under construction across the road is expected to be ready for use at the... Read More

Olympic Values In Action

19 January 2016

With 2016 being an Olympic Year, all focus will be on the athletes, but it is important to remember that behind every athlete there are good coaches. Read More

Roadworks at Otto Du Plessis Drive (R27) and Bay Beach Avenue intersection

19 January 2016

Roadworks will be taking place on the intersection of Otto du Plessis Drive (R27) with Bay Beach Avenue (Sunset Beach) on 19 January 2016 between 8pm and 6am due to asphalt surfacing works required. Traffic will be accommodated through lane merging... Read More

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