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Positive expectations after Day 1 at League Finals

12 December 2012

Competing against the best in the country at the National School Sports Championship has created a high level of excitement amongst the 440 members of the Western Cape team. Read More

It's Holiday Season, but HIV does not take a holiday

12 December 2012

It is the festive season and while it is a time to relax and have fun, the Western Cape Government Health urges citizens to do so responsibly. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Visit Western Cape Red Tape Call Centre

12 December 2012

Tomorrow, Thursday 13 December 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde will visit the Western Cape’s Red Tape to Red Carpet Call Centre. Read More

Minister Fritz Committed to Keeping Youth Safe and Entertained this Summer

11 December 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development Read More

Domestic Worker's Wage Increase 2012

11 December 2012

The increase in the minimum wage for domestic workers is effective from 1 December 2012. This include housekeepers, gardeners, nannies, domestic drivers etc. Read More

SA Schools League Final Kicks Off with a Bang

11 December 2012

Thousands of participants from various schools in all nine provinces came together in a parade at the opening of the National School Sports Championship at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, Read More

New Wards for Staff and Patients of Worcester Hospital

11 December 2012

Western Cape Government Health commissioned three new wards at Worcester Hospital on Tuesday, 11 December.  The renovation and refurbishing of the wards form an integral part of Phase 4 of the Worcester Hospital Revitalisation Project, which started... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Madikizela to Lay Bricks for Special Needs Houses

10 December 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will lay the first bricks for houses for two beneficiaries with special needs in Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha. Read More

Minister Madikizela and SHRA to Sign Agreement to Guarantee Service Delivery

10 December 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, along with Mr Brian Maholo, the CEO of the Social Housing Regulatory Authority, SHRA, will sign an agreement that will guarantee that funds will be available for approved social... Read More

Seaside Safety Tips

10 December 2012

It is the festive season, a time when holidaymakers will make their way to the beach. While this may be an opportunity to relax and have fun, be alert and avoid accidents.Here are some helpful safety tips to keep your family safe at the seaside and... Read More

Rebuilding Empowerment Farms After Violent Strike Action

10 December 2012

Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development recently facilitated the first hand over of a generous compost donation by Reliance Compost, as part of rebuilding efforts on farms in the Western Cape which suffered... Read More

Department and Municipality Building Roads Better Together

10 December 2012

The District Roads Engineer (DRE) of the Oudtshoorn Office of Transport and Public Works and the Eden District Municipality (EDM) Read More

Season Carnage Must Be Stopped

10 December 2012

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Museum Brings Attention to Our Slave History

7 December 2012

Members of the community deepened their knowledge about slavery when the George Museum commemorated Emancipation Day on Monday, 3 December 2012. Read More

Country’s Top Schools to Compete at League Finals

7 December 2012

The SA Schools League final, which forms part of the National School Sports Championship,will see learners from schools across the country compete at the University of Pretoria and other venues from 8 to 15 December 2012. Read More

Continued Social Cohesion Community Conversations

7 December 2012

The Independent Development Trust (IDT), on behalf of the national Department of Arts and Culture, and the Western Cape Provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport cordially invites you to a Social Cohesion Conversation during which feedback... Read More

2012/2013 Festive Season 'Safely Home’ Road Safety Plan

7 December 2012

Joint Media Release by Western Cape Ministers: Minister Dan Plato, Community Safety, Minister Robin Carlisle, Transport and Minster Theuns Botha from Health. Read More

Fifty-two Fines Issued at Laingsburg Roadblock

7 December 2012

The following stakeholders held a roadblock outside Laingsburg on 7 December 2012: Read More

Learners Develop Praise Singing in Khayelitsha

7 December 2012

On 4 to 6 December 2012, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and its partners created opportunities for youths in Khayelitsha to learn to perform poetry and praise songs. During this time, learners at Kwafundo High School participated in a... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Provide Status Update on Liquor Regulation in the Western Cape

6 December 2012

On Thursday, 6 December 2012, the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde will provide a status update on liquor regulation in the Western Cape.Minister Winde will be addressing the Quarterly Western Cape Liquor Conference. Read More

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