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World Drug Report: Tik on the increase in Africa

The latest World Drug Report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals Methamphetamine trafficking is on the...

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LEAP Officers confiscate 18 firearms during June

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers are continuing to work towards creating safer communities. Between 29 May 2023 to 2...

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Minister Marais calls for nominations for the 2023 Cultural Affairs Awards

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has published the call for nominations for individuals or organisations to be...

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Minister Marais to hand over Netball World Cup trophy to City of Cape Town

On Friday, 7 July 2023, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will conclude the Western Cape Netball World Cup trophy...

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Poisons Centre advisory: Beware of the dangers of street pesticides in the WC

The Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape (WC) has attended to more than 1000 calls regarding poisoning exposures to pesticides...

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Minister Simmers remains dedicated to the Airport Precinct Informal Settlement

Tertuis Simmers, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, remains dedicated to ensuring that dignified housing opportunities are provided to...

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Department engages on training issues

The Department of Local Government through the Municipal and Capacity Building Chief-Directorate held a National Municipal Capacity...

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Overstrand and Swartland K-9 and Rural Safety Units operational successes

The Overstrand and Swartland K-9 and Rural Safety Units once again made major breakthroughs over the past weekend in their respective...

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One week to go to apply for the 2023 SMME Booster Fund

Applications for the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) 2023 Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME) Booster fund, close in one week, on...

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Minister Mackenzie welcomes arrest of suspect linked to murder of taxi leader

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility I welcome the arrest of a 32-year-old suspect in connection with the...

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