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#16DaysofActivism– Atlantis, Safety starts in Your Family

27 November 2015

Today, 27 November 2015, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, the South African Police Service (SAPS), our safety partners and community members will take a public stand against violence and abuse in Atlantis. Read More

Western Cape Cabinet To Request Disaster Classification

27 November 2015

The Western Cape Provincial cabinet will request its National counterparts to make a provincial disaster classification for the Western Cape. Read More

Western Cape cabinet to request disaster classification

26 November 2015

The Western Cape Provincial cabinet will request its National counterparts to make a provincial disaster classification for the Western Cape. Read More

Matric Rage Celebrations Not a Time to Act Irresponsibly

26 November 2015

Joint Statement By Debbie Schäfer, Western Cape Minister of Education and Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Minister Fritz disappointed at little remorse shown by SASSA 5

25 November 2015

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz, is disappointed at the seemingly scant regard shown by the five convicted former SASSA employees for the seriousness of their crime, during their sentencing trial. Read More

WP Rugby Team Joins Minister Marais In Monwabisi Beach Clean-Up

25 November 2015

On Tuesday evening, 24 November 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, accompanied by Western Province rugby players and members of the local community, emb Read More

Help Us to Make Our Roads Corruption Free and Safer For All

25 November 2015

The Department of Transport and Public Works has a zero tolerance approach to bribery and corruption involving traffic officials. Read More

Minister Marais Joins Minster Mbalula at Boxing Tournament Weigh-In

25 November 2015

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has been instrumental in the promotion and profiling of boxing in the Western Cape. Read More

New Paarl Psychiatric Services Building

25 November 2015

The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works delivers infrastructure and services to the people of the province to promote positive socio-economic outcomes and safe, empowered and connected communities. Read More

16 Days of Activism: Over R630 million in DSD support for women and children

25 November 2015

As we commemorate the beginning of the national 16 Days of Activism against Violence on Women and Children, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is proud to be leading the whole-of-society response to the abuse of women and... Read More

#16DaysofActivism– Bishop Lavis, Safety starts in Your Family

25 November 2015

Today, 25 November 2015, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, the South African Police Service (SAPS), our safety partners and community members will take a public stand against violence and abuse in Bishop Lavis. Read More

‘Safety starts in Your Family’ this #16DaysofActivism

25 November 2015

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

Launch: 16 Days of Activism Campaign - “Safety starts in Your Family”

24 November 2015

Today, 24 November 2015, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will launch the Western Cape Government’s 2015 16 Days of Activism Campaign for No Violence Against Women and Children in Freedom Park, Mitchell’s Plain. Read More

Western Cape Prepared For Summer Initiation Season

24 November 2015

This week marks the official start of the initiation summer season. Initiation is a cultural rite of passage practiced by Xhosas, Sothos and Hlubis in the Western Cape.  Initiation is a sacred rite of passage to mark the transition from boyhood to... Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month: Fighting Diabetes through focusing on wellness

24 November 2015

STATEMENT BY DR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO Western Cape Ministry of Health Date: 24 November 2015 Diabetes Awareness Month: Fighting Diabetes through focusing on wellness Release: immediate Read More

Provincial Traffic Chief Recognised at National Awards

23 November 2015

The expertise of provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa was acknowledged by the national Department of Transport at the 2015 Transport Awards ceremony held in Bloemfontein recently. Read More

Taking budget to Swartland

23 November 2015

Minister Meyer’s “taking the budget to the people” campaign took another step closer to “the people” in the Swartland recently when he accompanied by Treasury economists, Malcolm Booysen and Dian Cronje presented the Western Cape Government’s 2015... Read More

Driver Caught Speeding at 203 km/h in a 120 km/h Zone

23 November 2015

A driver, who was caught speeding at 203 km/h in a 120 km/h zone on the N1 highway in the Brackenfell service area on the weekend, will appear in court soon and faces a heavy fine. Read More

Athletes Celebrate Their Achievements At Overberg Sports Awards

23 November 2015

Various athletes from the Overberg District came together on Friday 20 November 2015 to proudly celebrate their athletic achievements at the Overberg District Sports Awards in Caledon. Read More

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