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Western Cape Government launches free travel support for jobseekers in George

Transport costs remain a barrier for many unemployed residents trying to access job opportunities. The Western Cape Government, in...

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Notice of construction at Via Appie on Louis Fourie Road

Construction work will be carried out on the median on Louis Fourie Road at Via Appie Commencement date: 2 July 2026 Anticipated duration: 2...

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Premier Winde resumes disaster assessment oversight as reconstruction work intensifies

Last week, Premier Alan Winde returned to the Garden Route district to conduct oversight visits at sites where reconstruction operations are...

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Western Cape strengthens FMD response as farmers, veterinarians and government work together to expand vaccination efforts

The Western Cape Government continues to strengthen its response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), with the Western Cape Department of...

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Minister condemns the murder of community activist and DA Ward candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has strongly condemned the brutal murder of community...

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Meiringspoort storm damage assessment

On 18 June 2026, Minister Simmers and staff from the Department of Infrastructure conducted an oversight visit to Meiringspoort to assess...

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R43 between Worcester and Villiersdorp opened ahead of schedule

TR 30/2 (R43) between Worcester and Villiersdorp: Reopened Following tireless work by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure and its...

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Minister Marais condemns deadly gang-related shootings in Grassy Park and Manenberg

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has condemned the latest gang-related shootings in Grassy...

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Western Cape strengthens adolescent mental health services with new specialised unit

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially opened a new adolescent mental health wing for girls at Lentegeur Hospital...

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Significant progress made in disaster response as Western Cape shifts focus to long-term recovery

Premier Alan Winde and members of his Cabinet today provided an update on the Western Cape Government’s ongoing response to the severe...

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Western Cape road closures due to storm

18 June 2026 at 12 pm Summary Overberg District West Coast District Central Karoo District Cape Winelands District Garden Route District 15...

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General Patekile echoes the Western Cape Government's call for adequate SAPS resources

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has noted the observations made by outgoing Western Cape...

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