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Media Release: The Western Cape has created 77 000 new jobs over the past year

31 July 2018

The Western Cape, which contributes less than 15% to the national economy, created 40.7% of all new jobs in the past year.   Read More

Witzenberg region selects top agri worker in Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards

31 July 2018

The first of the regional winners in the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Awards of 2018  has been announced.   Read More

Media Alert: First Thursdays to focus on careers for women in Agriculture

31 July 2018

In celebration of Women’s Month, the Ministry of Economic Opportunities will be hosting an informative session about career possibilities for women in agriculture this First Thursday.   Read More

Minister to brief Mitchells Plain anti-crime and gang stakeholder meeting

30 July 2018

Today, Minister Albert Fritz will brief a multi-stakeholder meeting to be held in Mitchells Plain. Read More

Minister congratulates 207 graduates of 18 ALPHA from Chrysalis Academy

30 July 2018

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, addressed the graduation ceremony of 207 young Read More

Brand new Louwville High School receives architectural award

26 July 2018

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Media Release: Western Cape dominates in World Travel Awards

26 July 2018

Cape Town and the Western Cape have dominated in the World Travel Awards nominations for Africa, with dozens of tourism sites and facilities making the 2018 shortlist.   Read More

Statement by MEC Plato, Possibility of National Firearms Amnesty period welcomed

25 July 2018

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Possibility of National Firearms Amnesty period welcomed Date: 25 July 2018 Release: Immediate Read More

Minister Grant to visit award-winning Louwville High School in Vredenburg

25 July 2018

Tomorrow, 26 July 2018, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Donald Grant, will visit the brand new Louwville High School in Vredenburg for a tour of the state-of-the-art school. Read More

Statement by MEC Dan Plato - Murder of Knysna councillor condemned

24 July 2018

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Murder of Knysna councillor condemned Date: 24 July 2018 Release: Immediate Read More

Media Release: New Madiba statue unveiled at Cape Town City Hall

24 July 2018

Joint Statement by the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape government:   The iconic moment in which Nelson Mandela gave his first speech as a free man in Cape Town in February 1990 has been captured forever in a new monument which was unveiled... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato hosts Khayelitsha safety workshop

20 July 2018

Tomorrow, Saturday 21 July 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, and the Department of Community Safety will host a safety workshop in Khayelitsha. Read More

Mandela Day: Minister Fritz joins charity drive by celebrity Chef, Jenny Morris

19 July 2018

The Western Cape Social Development Minister, Albert Fritz, commemorated Mandela Day by joining celebrity Chef, Jenny Morris for the soup kitchen charity drive. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to accredit 44 Neighbourhood Watches in City

18 July 2018

This evening, Wednesday, 18 July 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will award accreditation certificates to 44 newly approved Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Structures at an official accreditation ceremony in Goodwood. Read More

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety

17 July 2018

Gugulethu walkabout: Gangsterism continues to hold communities captive Date: 17 July 2018 Release: Immediate Read More

Mandela Day - Minister Fritz to join Chef, Jenny Morris charity event

17 July 2018

Tomorrow the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Read More

Nelson Mandela statue to honour icon's links with the Western Cape

16 July 2018

When he was awarded the Freedom of the City of Cape Town in 1997, Nelson Mandela said ‘Cape Town’s greatness lies not only in its contribution to our economy but in its involvement in our country’s history". Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to conduct safety oversight walkabout in Gugulethu

16 July 2018

Tomorrow, Tuesday 17 July 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will conduct a safety oversight walkabout in the community of Gugulethu. Read More

Mandela Month: Child Play Therapy Room launched in Mitchells Plain Local Office

16 July 2018

As part of our Mandela Month commemorations and in the run-up to Mandela Day, the Western Cape Department of Social Development launched an innovative Child Play Therapy Room at the Mitchells Plain local office. Read More

Minister Fritz to welcome 20 new EPWP interns to fight FAS in Vredendal

11 July 2018

Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, A Read More

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