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Vital access road to Citrusdal reopened after flood damage repairs are completed

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers On Monday, 8 September 2025, Western Cape Minister of...

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Economy and financial matters

Minister Baartman engages Kannaland residents on Financial Recovery Plan

The Western Cape Minister of Finance, Deidré Baartman, on Monday, 8 September 2025, addressed the Kannaland Municipal Council and held a...

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Tackling gangsterism and organised crime through collaboration

Tackling Gangsterism and Organised Crime through Collaboration Premier Alan Winde, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community...

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Celebrating International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on 8 September to highlight the importance of high literacy rates in society. The...

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Built environment

Minister Simmers to reopen vital access road to Citrusdal after devastating floods

On Monday, 8 September 2025, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will officially reopen Main Road 310 (MR310)...

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Western Cape Department of Social Development opens first-of-its-kind Child and Youth Care Centre in SA

On 5 September 2025, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) – in partnership with Baphumelele Child and Youth Care Centre...

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Built environment

Provincial Minister Simmers and Deputy National Minister Mahambehlala kicks off Heritage Month with handover of homes and title deeds at Syferfontein and Metro Grounds Projects in George

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers & National Deputy Minister of Human Settlements Tandi Mahambehlala...

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WCG pledges continued support amid national cuts to cultural event funding

The Western Cape Government (WCG) notes with great concern that the National Department of Sports, Culture and Art continues to withdraw...

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Update on taxi violence and court order affecting Somerset West routes

The Western Cape Mobility Department is gravely concerned about the ongoing violence linked to disputes between CATA and CODETA taxi...

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Health and Wellness

Western Cape Government launches challenge to NHI Act to defend constitutional rights of residents

Yesterday, 2 September 2025, the Western Cape Government (WCG) filed papers with the Constitutional Court to challenge the validity of the...

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