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Premier visits disaster-hit Breede Valley

Media Release: Premier visits disaster-hit Breede Valley to assess damage and relief efforts On Saturday, 30 October 2023, Premier Alan...

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Celebrating International Day for Older Persons

As we celebrate International Day for Older Persons on Sunday, 1 October, Western Cape Minister of Social Development calls on citizens to...

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Advancing and women's empowerment and promoting gender equality

The month, August is known as the National Women’s Month in South Africa. This is the month where women are celebrated and recognized for...

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The 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week

Message from Minister Bredell South Africa is currently experiencing many challenges at the same time: High unemployment, weak economic...

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Annual Thusong Service Centre Week

On Monday, 18 September 2023, the Department of Local Government in collaboration with Government Communication Information System (GCIS)...

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Government to host the 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week

Government to host the 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week: 18 to 22 September 2023 Government working with communities and social...

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Deadline for NPO funding proposals extended

The deadline for NPOs to apply for funding for social welfare and community development services in the province, has been extended by two...

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Postbank mess: Minister Zulu late to the party

PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO MINISTER SHARNA FERNANDEZ: It seems national government is finally waking up to the desperate need to provide...

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International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day

On 09 September the world observes International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day. When a mother consumes alcohol while pregnant...

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Housing beneficiaries urged to get free wills drafted during Wills Week

National Wills Week is traditionally held every year in September, where participating attorneys offer basic will drafting services for free...

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