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Congratulations to our history-making Momentum Proteas

The South African Women’s Cricket team made history this weekend by becoming the first SA team to progress to the final of a Cricket World...

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World NGO Day

Today marks World NGO Day, and so we salute the work done by the 1 131 organisations funded by the Department of Social Development, and...

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Mitchells Plain Social housing project nearing completion

The formalisation of Social Housing Norms & Standards could not have come at a better time for the Western Cape rental property market, as...

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Emerging farmers and agri worker inspire hope

Four fruit farmers, Andreas Klaase, Belinda Williams, Debrah Theunissen, Liza Ambraal and the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Award winner, Nigel...

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Swartland K9 unit ensures rifle and ammunition are confiscated

On Sunday, 19 February 2023, the Western Cape government’s Swartland K-9 unit once again assisted the Malmesbury South African Police...

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Greater cohesion is required to combat crime

The third quarter crime statistics, which were released yesterday, clearly indicate that there is a need for all spheres of government and...

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Swartland K9 unit assist SAPS to discover large cache of firearms

I commend the Swartland K-9 unit for the manner in which they assisted the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Malmesbury this past...

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SASSA needs a reboot

As Social Development MEC I have consistently raised my concerns about the experiences of the beneficiaries of SASSA grants. I will continue...

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Western Cape residents urged to take advantage of over 500 housing opportunities

The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements strongly encourages first-time home buyers to take advantage of over 500 affordable housing...

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The wine sector must not be sujected to an increase in excise duties

On Friday, I wrote to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, requesting her assistance in ensuring...

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