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School Health Week

28 February 2014

Did you know that 4-8 March 2014 is School Health Week? Read More

Restrictions Announced - African Horse Sickness

28 February 2014

Restrictions have been placed on all direct horse movements around the Western Cape due the increase of the African Horse Sickness across the country. Read More

Media Alert: State of Health in the Province - 5 Years Later

27 February 2014

On Thursday morning, 27 February 2014 the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will host a media briefing at Khayelitsha Hospital on the progress with projects initiated in his term of office.The main themes are the following: Read More

Cape Rouleur Kicks Off Bumper Month of Premier Cycling Events

27 February 2014

The multi-stage endurance race, the Cape Rouleur, kicks off this week, marking the start of a series of premier cycling events taking place in the Western Cape this month. Read More

Aid for Drought Stricken Farmers

26 February 2014

The Western Cape Ministry of Agriculture and Transnet continue to secure assistance to transport donated animal feed from the Western Cape to the drought-stricken regions around South Africa. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Host Nuwe Begin Project Close-Out Ceremony

25 February 2014

Today, Tuesday 25 February 2014, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will host a Nuwe Begin project close-out ceremony in Mfuleni/Bluedowns. Read More

Minister Pravin Gordhan's 2014 National Budget Must Prioritise Growth, Jobs

25 February 2014

As Minister Pravin Gordhan prepares to present the final budget of his current term, I am confident he will table measures to grow our economy and create more jobs for our people. Read More

Western Cape Government Interventions Continue to Curb the Carnage on Roads

25 February 2014

Joint Statement by Minister Robin Carlisle, Minister Dan Plato, and Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa Read More

Minister Winde Welcomes Design Indaba Delegates

24 February 2014

Thousands of visitors are set to attend the Design Indaba at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this week. Read More

Partnership with Religious Community to Continue over Easter

24 February 2014

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More

Western Cape Celebrates International Tourist Guide Day

21 February 2014

The Western Cape’s tourism sector celebrates International Tourist Guide day tomorrow (21 February 2014).To mark the occasion the Provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism is co-hosting an event for the province’s tourist guides. Read More

Analysis Of Service Pressures at Health Facilities Across the Province

21 February 2014

Analysis of service pressures at health facilites across the province demonstrates a 28, 8% population increase. Bed occupancy rates at certain hospitals exceed 100%. Read More

Cape Town International Airport Rated as Africa’s Best

21 February 2014

Cape Town International Airport has been rated as Africa’s top performing airport for the fourth year in a row.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, commended Cape Town International Airport for scooping the... Read More

Minister Van Rensburg to Inspect Loading of Feed Donation Train

21 February 2014

Minister Gerrit van Rensburg will visit Pools Station, situated between Piketberg and Citrusdal on the N7, approximately 15km outside Piketberg, on Monday morning, 24 February 2014 at 10:00. Read More

Statement by Minister Anton Bredell on Using Electricity Sparingly

20 February 2014

Minister Anton Bredell urges customers to use electricity sparingly to reduce demand, as the power system is currently severely constrained. Read More

Two Drivers Arrested and Eight Vehicles Impounded at Zonnebloem Transport

20 February 2014

Statement by Robin Carlisle minister of Transport and Public Works. Read More

Conviction of Criminals Responsible for Murdering Police Officer Welcomed

19 February 2014

Media Release by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety The guilty verdict handed down in court this week to the murderers of Constable Xolisa Banga must be welcomed by all in our society. Read More

Two Provincial Ministers to Address Public Private Health Forum

18 February 2014

Ministers Theuns Botha and Alan Winde will address the last meeting of the Forum for this term. It is expected to be attended by approximately 400 stakeholders from the health sector. Read More

Chronic Medicine Patient Receive Parcel Number 5 Million

18 February 2014

More than 215,000 patients receiving chronic medicine in the Western Cape each month – and number will reach 300,000 in March 2015  Read More

Western Cape Makes Progress in Reducing Drug and Alcohol-related Harms

18 February 2014

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Western Cape Minister of Social Development. Read More

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