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Average Speed Over Distance Saving Lives

28 August 2014

The activation of Average Speed Over Distance (ASOD) speed enforcement on the R61 between Aberdeen and Beaufort West has once again demonstrated the link between higher speeds and more road deaths: as motorists have slowed down, the death rate has... Read More

Coming Together at the Metropole Youth Camp

28 August 2014

The camps are part of a national initiative to promote nation building, leadership and social cohesion, by supporting youth to become responsible, conscious South Africans. Read More

Wellness Mobiles Rolling-out to Screen Learners across the Province

28 August 2014

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, and Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, visited one of the Provincial Government’s Wellness Mobiles for School Health at Delft Primary school on 28 August 2014.  Read More

Minister Madikizela Hands Over 200 Title Deeds to Delft Beneficiaries

27 August 2014

Proud Delft beneficiaries were presented with long-awaited title deeds to their own properties by Provincial Minister of Human Settlements Bonginkosi Madikizela. Read More

Premier Zille Joins Ministers in Launching Free WiFi in Atlantis

27 August 2014

Free WiFi will benefit local communities and help boost the economy. Read More

Message from Minister Mbombo to Participants of the Western Cape Golden Games

27 August 2014

Media Statement by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport. Read More

Calling All Stargazing Enthusiasts to Picnic at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument

27 August 2014

Stargazing enthusiasts can once again look forward to a series of Stargazing Picnics at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument on Paarl Mountain. Read More

Khayelitsha Commission: SAPU should follow SAPS and Support the Recommendations

27 August 2014

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

Minister Anton Bredell Welcomes Oudtshoorn Judgement

27 August 2014

Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell welcomes the judgment delivered by the Western Cape High Court this morning. Read More

Minister Madikizela Delivers Houses to Rondevlei Beneficiaries

26 August 2014

The four houses form part of the Rondevlei Peoples Housing Project (PHP) that on completion will render 225 units at a cost of approximately R35 million. The Peoples Housing Project (PHP) is a strategic focus of the Western Cape Government, Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille and Minister Winde to Officially Launch WiFi Hotpsots

26 August 2014

On 27 August 2014, Premier Helen Zille, Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schafer, will officially launch another WiFi hotspot, part of the project which will link 50 000... Read More

Regular Hand Washing Plays an Important Role in Disease Prevention

26 August 2014

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, recently attended a demonstration of touch-free hand sanitiser dispensers at Mossel Bay Hospital. Read More

New Crash Video Shows Dangers of Speeding

26 August 2014

As part of August’s road safety theme of “Speed Kills – Get the Facts”, the Department of Transport and Public Works’ Safely Home campaign has released a new crash video. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to Host Public Safety Meeting in Bonteheuwel

25 August 2014

On Monday, 25 August 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will host a public meeting regarding the community’s safety concerns in Bonteheuwel. Read More

Minister Madikizela Attends Sod Turning Ceremony at Buffeljagsrivier

25 August 2014

On Tuesday 5 August 2014, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonkinkosi Madikizela, attended a sod turning ceremony at the site of a new housing development in Buffeljagsrivier, in Swellendam. Read More

Minister Albert Fritz to attend UWC Substance Abuse Graduation

25 August 2014

Minister Albert Fritz will be delivering the keynote address at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) Community Engagement Substance Abuse graduation ceremony. Read More

High Number of Vehicles Screened for Speeding this Weekend

25 August 2014

On 22 and 23 August 2014,  24 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 728 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Western Cape Finalist Named SA's Top Female Entrepreneur in Agri-processing

25 August 2014

Western Cape entrepreneur, Ilse Ruthford, takes national award for South Africa’s Best Female Entrepreneur in Agriculture. Read More

Regular Hand Washing Plays an Important Role in Disease Prevention

25 August 2014

With the aim of creating awareness about the importance of regular hand washing as part of a hygiene routine, Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, attended a demonstration of the use of touch free dispensers at Mossel Bay Hospital on 25... Read More

Debating Competition Instils a Culture of Road Safety in Schools and Communities

24 August 2014

Parkdene Secondary School from George was crowned the winner of the annual Participatory Educational Techniques (PET) provincial competition at the Gene Louw Traffic College, Brackenfell on 23 August 2014.Parkdene Secondary won the R10 000.00 first... Read More

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