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Western Cape Government calls for heightened road safety ahead of long weekend and school break

As another long weekend approaches, followed by a week-long school break, the Western Cape Government is urging all road users to prioritise...

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Former Blitzboks coach Norman Mbiko remembered as a trailblazer for rugby and transformation

Western Cape Government Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has paid tribute to the late Norman Mbiko, hailing him as...

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Easter Weekend road deaths decline in Western Cape, but safety plea continues

The Western Cape Government is encouraged by the slight decline in road-related fatalities over the 2025 Easter weekend, but continues to...

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183 Arrested for drunk driving as Western Cape braces for Easter traffic surge

As the Easter weekend approaches, the Western Cape Government is urging all road users to exercise caution, remain vigilant, and take...

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Don’t wait! Record number of applications received for 2026

17 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in...

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Don’t wait! On-time admissions close tomorrow

14 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The on-time admissions window for Grade R, 1 or 8 in...

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Nominations for the 2025 National Teaching Awards are open!

13 April 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Nominations for the 2025 National Teaching Awards...

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Wishing Team Astrovo the best of luck at the 2025 FIRST Robotics Championship in Texas!

11 April 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape...

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R3.2 Billion push for safer roads, improved mobility, and a stronger economy

On 7 April 2025, Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku, delivered a dynamic R3.2 billion budget that puts the province’s residents at...

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2025/26 Education Budget – Stepping up for our learners

7 April 2025 – Speech by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education, Western Cape 1. The 2025/26 Education Budget This year, we will...

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