News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Athletes and Team Officials Happy to Receive Tracksuits
28 March 2013Wearing the sporting colours of their province instils a sense of pride for all athletes and officials. It recognises their achievements and serves as a motivation to strive for excellence and it also inspires others. Read More
Taking Chess to the Streets in Observatory
28 March 2013A giant chess board, hidden behind a wall covered in graffiti artwork and under a bridge, is bringing people together while activating public space in the heart of the Observatory community. Read More
“Mal Oor Dans” Competition Focused on Changing Lives
28 March 2013They say it loud and proud: “Ons is mal oor dans” (We love to dance). Read More
Bumper Events and Tourism Weekend for the Western Cape
28 March 2013The Western Cape Government welcomes all local and international tourists visiting our Province for the Easter long weekend. Read More
Western Cape Government Health Honours Dedicated Staff at Long Service Awards
28 March 2013Dedicated employees, who have been working for Western Cape Government Health for 20, 30 and 40 years, were honoured at a special Long Service Awards Ceremony today for their uninterrupted and devoted public service. The event was held at the Nico... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Grant to Present the 2013/2014 Education Budget Speech
27 March 2013On Wednesday, 27 March, Minister Grant will be delivering the 2013/14 Education Budget Vote speech in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. The speech will outline the budget priorities and allocations in the Western Cape Education Department for... Read More
Taking Chess to the Streets in Observatory
27 March 2013A giant chess board, hidden behind a wall covered in graffiti artwork and under a bridge, is bringing people together while activating public space in the heart of the Observatory community. Read More
Western Cape Community Safety Bill Passed
27 March 2013Media Statement by the Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato Read More
Easter 2013 Road Safety Plan Launched
27 March 2013Joint Media Release by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety and Theuns Botha, Minister of Health. Read More
R60 Not Open for Easter
26 March 2013The R60 between Ashton and Swellendam will not be open for traffic this Easter Holiday. Read More
Remembering the Heroes of the Sport Struggle
26 March 2013Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA) is working together with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and others to help preserve the history of South African sport through exhibitions and educational programmes. Read More
Western Cape Agriculture and Rural Development Budget 2013
26 March 2013Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural development yesterday announced the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s budget of R610 million for the 2013/14 financial year. Read More
Clearing of Alien Vegetation Causes Chapman’s Peak Drive Closure
26 March 2013Chapman’s Peak Drive will be closed every Wednesday, starting 27 March 2013, for eight consecutive weeks. The closure will be between 9:00, after the morning rush hour and 16:00 before the start of the afternoon rush hour.The road will not be closed... Read More
Local Chess Hero Encourages Youth to Make A Move
26 March 2013Typically modest about his achievements, local chess Grandmaster-elect Kenny Solomon fulfilled his lifelong dream when he played a simultaneous exhibition match against 20 promising young players at the Rocklands Library in Mitchells Plain, Cape... Read More
IsiXhosa Reading Competition Glides to Success
26 March 2013The Library Services auditorium in Cape Town was packed to capacity with eager learners from Khayelitsha, Philippi, Delft and Athlone at the first Siyazingca Reading Competition held on 26 March 2013. Read More
Media Statement: Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Budget Address 2013
25 March 2013The budget of R445.309m which has been allocated to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is aligned with the Premier’s statement. Read More
Minister Carlisle to Deliver Transport and Public Works Budget Vote Speech
25 March 2013Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works will deliver the 2013/2014 Department of Transport and Public Works Budget Vote speech in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on 25 March 2013. Read More
Plan to Address the Needs of Our Under-performing Schools
25 March 2013In November 2009 this Government made a commitment to reduce the number of underperforming schools, which had progressively increased from 36 in 2006 to 85 in 2009.An underperforming school is a school that achieves less than 60% in the National... Read More
DCAS Lines Up “Tussen Grafte” and Hip Hop Dancing at KKNK
25 March 2013The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has ensured that an award-winning theatre production and two dance troupes will be performing at the ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKN Read More
Media Alert: Social Development and Community Safety Budget Briefings
25 March 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz and Community Safety Minister Dan Plato, will hold a media briefing on 26 March 2013, to highlight the key elements of their budgets for the 2013/2014 financial year, which will be tabled in... Read More
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