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Death of Thabang Sidloyi - A Tragic Reminder of the Dangers on Our Roads

2 December 2014

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

HealthNet Fleet Gains Ten Tailor-made Wheelchair Patient Transporters

2 December 2014

This morning, ahead of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities being commemorated tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, viewed the new wheelchair patient transporters that have been added to the... Read More

Khayelitsha Hospital Thuthuzela Care Centre

1 December 2014

Support For Abuse Victims At Khayelitsha Hospital  Read More

The National Arts Council has Opened Applications for Arts Funding for 2015

1 December 2014

The National Arts Council (NAC) has opened applications for arts funding for 2015. Individuals and registered arts organisations involved in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, craft, literature and multi-discipline have until 12 December 2014 to... Read More

Congratulations to the Province’s South African Sport Award Winners

1 December 2014

It is with great pride that we congratulate Ernst van Dyk, Gezelle Magermann and the Oudtshoorn School of Skills for their respective wins at the South African Sport Awards last night. Read More

Community march for Safety in Mfuleni, Delft, Hanover Park and Manenberg

1 December 2014

This week, Monday 1 December – Wednesday 3 December 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the respective communities will take a public stand against violence and abuse. Read More

MEDIA STATEMENT

1 December 2014

World AIDS Day: children bear the brunt of irresponsible behaviour Read More

Minister Albert Fritz to start Community Chest Twilight Team Run

1 December 2014

Tomorrow, 2 December 2014 , Minister Albert Fritz will officially start the Community Chests’ Twilight Team fun run/walk. After a brief address to participants, Minister Fritz will sound the horn to start the fun run. Read More

Provincial Traffic Weekend Traffic Statistics

1 December 2014

On 28 and 29 November 2014, 25 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 126 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Western Cape ART-Adherence Treatment Clubs and Preventative Therapy for Newborns

1 December 2014

Based on the various challenges faced by Youth and Men, who feel that health services are not geared to meet their needs, or feel discriminated against by staff, Western Cape Government Health decided to make these two groups the focal point for... Read More

The First 20 Year Beyond Programme Volunteers Graduate

1 December 2014

The first group of the the Western Cape Government's Year Beyond Programme have graduated!  Read More

Department of Transport and Public Works Commemorates World AIDS Day

1 December 2014

Western Cape Government employees show their solidarity and support for those living with HIV and AIDS. Read More

Community march for Safety in Kraaifontein, Tafelsig and Beacon Valley

28 November 2014

This weekend, Friday and Saturday 28 – 29 November 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the respective communities will take a public stand against violence and abuse. Read More

Road Safety during the Saldanha Drags Weekend

28 November 2014

The annual Saldanha Drags event taking place at the Saldanha Airstrip on 28 and 29 November 2014 will be filled with excitement for drag racing enthusiasts. Read More

Bright future for SA Sign Language

28 November 2014

Over 60 individuals and organisational representatives attended a South African Sign Language (SASL) seminar held in Cape Town on 27 November 2014. Read More

New Train Services from Worcester and Malmesbury

28 November 2014

Since November, hundreds of satisfied commuters have been making daily use of new economy Plus class train services to Cape Town from Worcester and Malmesbury. Read More

Media Alert: Developers Invited to Register with the New WCED e-Catalogue System

27 November 2014

Today, developers will have the opportunity to change the face of education in the Western Cape as they register for the new WCED e-Catalogue System. Read More

Western Cape Gets Ready for e-Learning in Schools

27 November 2014

With the rollout of broadband at schools, next year learners will have increased access to the e-learning.  Read More

Call for Applications for Western Cape Funding Fair 2015

27 November 2014

Deloitte and the Western Cape Government join forces to launch the Western Cape Funding Fair. Read More

Safely Home Launches Anti-Drinking and Walking Campaign

27 November 2014

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

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