Good day, goeiemôre, molweni It gives me great pleasure to officially launch Africa Month in the Western Cape today. It is an even greater occasion that our launch takes place in Paarl. Read More
No new cases of African Horse Sickness have been detected in the Western Cape, resulting in a revision to the movement restrictions. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, today (26 April 2016) announced the new borders of the containment... Read More
Tomorrow, Thursday 28 April 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will conduct an extensive safety outreach in Browns Farm, Philippi. Read More
This afternoon, Thursday 21 April 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, together with officials from the Department of Community Safety, will engage with Read More
The Western Cape’s tourism sector experienced one of its best seasons yet as international and domestic arrivals continued to rise. Read More
Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More
Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More
In a bid to protect the province’s multi-million rand horse export industry, vets in the Western Cape have moved swiftly to contain the spread of African Horse Sickness. Read More
Today, Monday 18 April 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety will officially present the full results of the 2015/16 provincial Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) determination process. Read More
Tomorrow, Saturday 16 April 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, together with officials from the Department of Community Safety, will engage with the youth, and those working with youth, in Paarl as part of ongoing youth... Read More
The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz, addressed a packed hall at the Athlone School for the Blind, at a special award ceremony held in honour of learner, Joel Greek (12). Read More
Today, 13 April 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will join the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Bredasdorp for various safety interventions an Read More
Today, the Western Cape Social Development Minister, Adv. Albert Fritz, will attend a special award ceremony in honour of Joel Greek, the 12 year old learner from the Athlone School for the Blind, who won the Lions Clubs International essay... Read More
Today, 12 April 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, accompanied by the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues on an extensive safety outreach campaign aimed at educating our communities about the Prevention of... Read More
Following the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s budget for the 2016/17 financial year, Minister Anroux Marais will hand over ceremonial cheques to each district across the province. Read More
This weekend, Friday 8 April and Saturday 9 April 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, together with officials from the Department of Community Safety, will engage with the youth, and those working with youth, in Barrydale as... Read More
Knysna Hospital has enjoyed numerous upgrades to the delight of staff and the community. One will hardly recognise the hospital from the N2 should your visit have been more than four years ago. The old Emergency Centre (EC) was replaced by a state-... Read More
The findings into a 3 year study into the prevalence of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in the West Coast region will be revealed by Minister Fritz and Ms. Leana Olivier, the CEO of the Foundation for Alcohol Related Research (FARR). Read More