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Minister Plato to Deliver Mobile Safety Kiosk to Stellenbosch Municipality

29 May 2014

Tomorrow, Friday, 30 May 2014, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will hand over a mobile safety kiosk to the Stellenbosch Municipality. Read More

Sound Mental State of Police Officers Must be Prioritised

29 May 2014

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

Western Cape Sport Mourns the Loss of Isaac "Shakes" Kungwane

29 May 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport mourns the loss of the iconic soccer legend, Mr Isaac "Shakes" Kungwane. Read More

Wynberg Nightclub Loses Liquor Licence

29 May 2014

A Wynberg establishment has been forced to close its doors after breaking several liquor laws.The Western Cape Liquor Authority swooped in on Funky Lemon after a series of charges were levelled against the nightclub. Read More

New National Minister of Police

28 May 2014

Media Release by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community SafetyFollowing President Zuma’s announcement of his new cabinet, I have written to the new National Minister of Police, Mr Nkosinathi Nhleko to congratulate him on his new appointment. Read More

Killing of Negotiator for Go George Integrated Public Transport Condemned

26 May 2014

Joint Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works and Charles Standers, Mayor of George Municipality Read More

Law Enforcement Needed for Violence in Vrygrond, Steenberg, Seawinds

22 May 2014

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public WorksThe intense violence now occurring in the Vrygrond, Steenberg, Seawinds area has claimed at least nine lives and could intensify if there is not a massive and continuing police... Read More

Measles Vaccines Back in Stock, Polio Vaccines in Short Supply

21 May 2014

Following the shortfall in the supply of polio and measles vaccines last month, the Western Cape Government Health is pleased to announce that the measles vaccines are back in stock.The polio vaccine stock will also be available at clinics again at... Read More

Upgrade of Kleinvlei Community Health Centre to Start in June

21 May 2014

Following complaints about the long waiting times at the Kleinvlei Community Health Centre, the Western Cape Government and City of Cape Town have made a decision to make structural changes to the current building to accomodate larger patient... Read More

Minister Winde Meets With Award-Winning City-Based Start-up

20 May 2014

Cape Town-based app start-up, Over, has scooped the top prize at an international start-up conference.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, today (19 May 2014) met with Over CEO, Aaron Marshall, and the company’s VP of... Read More

Western Cape Hotels Garner International Acclaim

20 May 2014

Two Western Cape hotels have earned top spots in Tripadvisor’s 2014 list of “Travelers’ Choice Hotels with Exceptional Service”. Read More

Minister Plato to Host Open-Air Safety Talks in Stellenbosch

20 May 2014

Today, Tuesday, 20 May 2014, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will host an open-air safety talk in Stellenbosch following a spate of violent hijackings in the area. Read More

Western Cape the Superstar for New British Airways Ad

16 May 2014

The Western Cape gets exposure as its iconic and beautiful scenery is promoted in the latest British Airways video to exhibit their airline’s new aircraft. Read More

The Western Cape Enjoys Bumper Events Month

16 May 2014

It’s a bumper month for the Cape Town International Convention Centre, with the venue hosting a range of diverse events.Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, said the venue’s schedule for this month showcased its... Read More

Hijackings on the Increase – Do SAPS Have Enough Resources?

15 May 2014

Media statement by Minister of Community Safety Dan Plato. Read More

Mfuleni to Get a Temporary Health Facility

12 May 2014

Following major space constraints at the Mfuleni Community Health Centre, a decision has been taken to erect an interim facility, similar to the temporary Du Noon health facility, which can be used as a community hall by the community once the new... Read More

Elections 2014: Thank You to SAPS for Maintaining Law and Order

9 May 2014

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

Horror Bus Crash Claims 10 Lives, Leaves Many Injured

8 May 2014

At 1:50 on 8 May 2014, an Intercape bus was involved in a horrific crash claiming the lives of nine passengers and a three-year old child. Read More

StatsSA Confirms Western Cape Creates Most Jobs in South Africa

5 May 2014

StatsSA’s Quarter 1 2014 Labour Force Survey, released today, highlights once again that the Western Cape is the leading province in terms of job creation in South Africa. Read More

One Ticket, One Timetable and One Integrated Bus Service for Capetonians

5 May 2014

The City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Government and Golden Arrow Bus Services this morning signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on working together to establish a world-class, integrated transport system for the benefit of residents and... Read More

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