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The Western Cape is bristling with jobs: unemployment rate drops even further

Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, have welcomed the latest...

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Early detection saves lives: Understanding paediatric cancers and when to seek care

In recognition of International Childhood Cancer Day on 15 February, Tygerberg Hospital and Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital are...

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Premier Winde calls for regulated FMD permit controls as 450 cattle vaccinated

Joint Media Release by: Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde National Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen Provincial Minister of...

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Premier Winde calls for regulated FMD permit controls as 450 cattle vaccinated

450 heads of cattle were today, 15 February, vaccinated against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Fisantekraal, Cape Town. The Western Cape...

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SA-EU Dialogue Facility – “Towards Net-Zero Public Buildings”

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Government has launched a major new initiative...

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Decrease in vandalism and theft at schools during summer holidays

15 February 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The number of incidents of burglary and vandalism...

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Premier cautiously welcomes SANDF deployment but calls for urgent SAPS reform

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to...

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Western Cape supports national efforts to tackle child stunting

The Western Cape Government has welcomed national recognition of the urgent need to end child stunting and reaffirmed its commitment to...

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Western Cape welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) National Disaster Classification

The Western Cape Government has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during the 2026 State of the Nation Address that Foot‑and...

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Municipalities respond to drought conditions

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, today met with senior officials...

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