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Tourism Month Opens With a Focus on Province’s Natural Attractions

2 September 2013

Tourism Month officially started yesterday, 1 September 2013. In keeping with this year's international theme, water-based tourism, the Western Cape's beaches and natural attractions will be showcased as part of the Province's celebrations. Read More

Franschhoek Pass Remains Closed

2 September 2013

Franschhoek Pass remains closed after a mudslide and a small rock fall occurred on 28 August 2013 due to heavy rains in the Western Cape. Read More

Olifants Rivier Farm Worker of the Year Crowned

2 September 2013

Minister van Rensburg on Thursday congratulated Karools Paulse for winning the Olifants River leg of the 2013 Western Cape Farm Worker of the Year Competition. Read More

SWD Youth Camp Promotes Principle of Ubuntu

2 September 2013

“Umntu ngumtu ngabantu” (a person is a person because of other people). This was the most important lesson learned by young people from South Western Districts (SWD) who attended the regional youth camp at Lake Brenton, Knysna, from 30 August to 1... Read More

Extended Service Hours at Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre

2 September 2013

Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre (CHC) is now offering woman and child health extended service hours for working mothers.The services will be rendered for working mothers on weekdays from 16:30 to 21:00 and on Saturdays from 08:00 to 12:00. Read More

Sustainable Settlement Innovation Summit

2 September 2013

Distinguished guestsLeaders to the different spheres of governmentPublic servants, innovative thinkers and colleagues Our country, according to a 2011 UNICEF report, remains one of the most unequal in the world. Read More

Chapman’s Peak Drive Remains Closed

30 August 2013

    Chapman's Peak Drive will remain closed until the Geotechnical engineers have undertaken the necessary inspections and considered and evaluated the residual hazards remaining. Read More

Premier Releases Information on ANCYL Faeces Attacks "Task Team"

30 August 2013

Media statement by Western Cape Premier Helen Zille Read More

Community Meeting Held to Present Plans for New Clinic

30 August 2013

“Sir, on behalf of the Rawsonville community, I would like to thank you that we are getting a new clinic, I just have one question, when?”  This was the question, posed by Mrs Dolly Goedeman,  that garnered enthusiastic applause from members of the... Read More

Saartjie Baartman Centre to Receive Women’s Month “Winter Warmth” Donation Today

30 August 2013

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will today hand over clothing and food items collected for the women and children of the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Abused Women and Children in Manenberg, Cape Town. Read More

First Beneficiaries to Receive Houses in Mitchells Plain Housing Project

30 August 2013

The first five beneficiaries will receive the keys to their new houses in the R178.9 million housing project at Harmony Village, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, on Monday 2 September. Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the Western Cape Netball Development Tournament

30 August 2013

Address delivered by Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer at the Western Cape Netball Development Tournament, Boland Netball Federation Gala Dinner, Worcester Town Hall, High Street, Worcester, 30 August 2013 Read More

News Alert: Minister Botha to Visit a New Kidney Recipient

29 August 2013

Martin Stuurman of George received a special gift for his 47th birthday when he underwent a kidney transplant operation at Groote Schuur Hospital. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Hold Joint Press Conference on Faeces Attacks in Cape Town

29 August 2013

Premier Zille, Minister Plato and Cape Town Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith will address media on the faeces attacks in the City of Cape Town. Read More

Franschhoek Pass Closed After Mudslide

29 August 2013

Franschhoek Pass was closed at 19:20 on 28 August 2013 after a mudslide and a small rock fall.  Read More

Groote Schuur Hospital Transplants 30th Kidney This Year

29 August 2013

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, visited Martin Stuurman on 29 August 2013 at Groote Schuur Hospital after a kidney transplant on him on his 47th birthday, nine days ago on 20 August.Stuurman is from George in the Southern Cape. Read More

Minister Meyer's Address at the Hotel Verde/Frank Joubert Art Centre Function

29 August 2013

Address delivered by Dr IH Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, at the Hotel Verde/Frank Joubert Art Centre Function on 29 August 2013 Read More

Direct Cape Town to Heathrow Flights Resume in Summer Season 2013

28 August 2013

Virgin Atlantic is set to resume direct flights between Cape Town and London, which may have a beneficial impact on tourism. Read More

New Faces on Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Facility Board

28 August 2013

The new chairperson, Mr Usman Ahmed and deputy chairperson, Mrs Penny Gill were elected onto the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Facility Board on Wednesday 21 August 2013. Read More

Two Western Cape Roads Closed After Heavy Rains

28 August 2013

The Franschoek Pass between Franschoek and Villiersdorp in the Western Cape was closed on the night of 28 August 2013 after a mudslide and a small rock fall. Read More

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