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Substance abuse services available for young learners amidst exams

26 October 2021

The Western Cape continues struggling against the rising tide of drug use, especially among the youth. Read More

Minister Marais opens R1m new library in Brandwag, Mossel Bay

21 October 2021

On Wednesday, 20 October 2021, together with Acting Executive Mayor: Alderman Dirk Kotze and the Mossel Bay Municipality, Minister Anroux Marais officially opened a new library in Brandwag. Read More

Guy Redman nominated for Satma 'Best Provincial Cultural Affairs Chief Director'

21 October 2021

Minister Anroux Marais is excited to announce that our newly appointed Head of Department: Mr. Read More

ECD’s encouraged to register with DSD until migration to DBE is finalised

21 October 2021

We are aware that since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his intention to shift Early Childhood Development (ECD) functions from the Department of Social Development (DSD) to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) at national and provincial... Read More

Minister Marais saddened by the passing of Provincial Sport Legend, Joe Pillay

20 October 2021

It is with great sadness that Minister Anroux Marais learnt of the passing of the Provincial Sport Legend Joseph Pillay. Read More

Brandwag in Mossel Bay to be empowered with a new library

19 October 2021

On Wednesday, 20 October 2021, together with Acting Executive Mayor, Alderman Dirk Kotze and the Mossel Bay Municipality, Minister Anroux Marais will officially open a new library in Brandwag. Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Fernandez engage with Wynberg social workers

12 October 2021

Today, the Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, and the Provincial Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited the Provincial Department of Social Development’s regional office in Wynberg. The visit follows World Mental Health Day... Read More

Minister Marais declares Princess Vlei Eco Park a Provincial Heritage Site

12 October 2021

Today, 12 October 2021, Minister Anroux Marais officially unveiled the Provincial Heritage Site plaque at Princess Vlei Eco Park, off the M5 in Retreat.   Read More

LEAP continues its visible policing successes

11 October 2021

Today, the Minister of Community Safety welcomes reports of LEAP successes in its endeavours to enhance visible policing in the crime hotspot communities in the Metro.   Read More

Minister Marais to unveil Provincial Heritage Site plaque at Princess Vlei

11 October 2021

On Tuesday, 12 October 2021, Minister Anroux Marais will officially unveil the Provincial Heritage Site plaque at Princess Vlei, off the M5 in Retreat.   Read More

International Day of the Girl Child

11 October 2021

Today, Monday 11 October 2021, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child and its theme, "Digital generation. Our generation." Read More

Minister Fritz welcomes Liquor Authority Report

8 October 2021

Minister Fritz welcomes Liquor Authority Report, asks residents to stay safe over the weekend Read More

Minister Fritz responds to Minister Cele's remarks at Crime Prevention Imbizo

8 October 2021

Minister Fritz responds to Minister Cele's remarks at Crime Prevention Imbizo in Mitchells Plain Read More

Minister Marais calls for provincial Sport Legends Nominations

7 October 2021

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is proud to acknowledge and honour legends, heroes and icons who have made a significant contribution to the development, transformation and growth of sport in South Africa an Read More

SA’s removal from the UK ‘red list’ is a boost for economic recovery in WC

7 October 2021

The fact that South Africa has been removed from the United Kingdom’s ‘red list’ is great news for the Western Cape. This decision brings an end to a baffling diplomatic shamble that risked the economic recovery of the tourism and hospitality... Read More

Minister Fernandez condemns all forms of violence against women

5 October 2021

I condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing violence and abuse taking place against women, in the Western Cape. Read More

Minister Marais encourages all to register for 'Get Active' virtual event

4 October 2021

It is that time of the year again in which the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with Western Province Athletics will be hosting a Provincial “Get Active” virtual walking event that is aligned to the TAFI Read More