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Toddler forced to smoke drugs by older sibling placed in safe care

20 March 2015

[Note to Editors – We had mistakenly listed the child’s age as 4 years old, she is actually 3 years old. The older brother has been confirmed to be 18 years old.] Read More

Stellenbosch Hospital Staff Exercise their Emergency Skills

20 March 2015

Western Cape Government Health staff at Stellenbosch Hospital together with other role-players today took part in an unplanned mass incident exercise.  These exercises are executed to ensure that should an event occur that results in many patients... Read More

Department Recognises Long Service Achievements in Oudtshoorn

20 March 2015

A total of 41 proud staff members at the Department of Transport and Public Works were honoured at the annual Eden/Central Karoo regional Long Service Awards ceremony in Oudtshoorn on 20 March 2015. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Handover Title Deeds in Delft

19 March 2015

Today 19 March 2015, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will handover 100 title deeds in Delft, on which almost R3.2 million rand has been spent in subsidies. Over 20 of the title deeds will be handed over to pensioners. Read More

World-class quality drives high growth for Western Cape exports

19 March 2015

Western Cape fruit and wine exports are on the rise as the government drives increased market access for the province’s high-quality produce. Read More

Minister Schäfer says Minister Surty should set better example

19 March 2015

Statement by Debbie Schäfer, Western Cape Minister of Education Read More

Tragic Bus Crash on the N1 Claims Four Lives

19 March 2015

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

Minister Plato takes Community Safety Outreach to Garden Route

19 March 2015

Tomorrow, Friday 20 March 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, together with officials from the Department of Community Safety, will conduct Safety Outreach engagements in Plettenberg Bay and Knysna on the various safety... Read More

Minister Plato takes Community Safety Outreach to Khayelitsha

18 March 2015

Today, Wednesday 18 March 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, together with officials from the Department of Community Safety, will conduct Safety Outreach engagements in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, on the various safety... Read More

Minister Madikizela to Handover Houses in Scottsdene, Kraaifontein

18 March 2015

On, Wednesday 18 March 2015, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Bonginkosi Madikizela, Deputy Minister of Human Settlements Zoe Kota-Fredericks and the executive Mayor of Cape Town Patricia De Lille will attend the official handover ceremony... Read More

Toddler forced to smoke drugs by older sibling located

18 March 2015

The Department of Social Development (DSD) prioritizes the safety and well-being of all children in the Western Cape, and we are empowered by the Children’s Act no. 38 of 2005 to take action and act in the best interests of children. Read More

Minister Plato takes Youth Safety Outreach to Lavender Hill

18 March 2015

Tomorrow, Thursday 19 March 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, together with officials from the Department of Community Safety, will conduct Youth Safety Outreach engagements in Lavender Hill. Read More

Victoria Road Repairs Progress Report

18 March 2015

Victoria Road Progress Report and Programme for 18 March to 10 April 2015 Project Name: C958.04: Repair and Resurfacing of Victoria Road (Mr103) Km 2.1 to Km 4.75, Near Llandudno. Construction Progress Read More

Media alert: Premier Zille and Minister Winde to launch Barn Khayelitshsa

17 March 2015

Premier Helen Zille and Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will on Wednesday 18 March 2015, officially launch the Barn Khayelitsha. The initiative will deliver an economic boost for local tech entrepreneurs and residents in Khayelitsha... Read More

Chapman’s Peak Drive Closed until Further Notice

17 March 2015

The Chapman’s Peak Drive and Toll Plaza are closed until further notice. Travelling through the drive has become dangerous due to high winds. Read More

Minister Albert Fritz to host Human Rights Day Youth Indoor Soccer Tournament

17 March 2015

Minister Albert Fritz in association with NGO partner Oasis, will be hosting an Indoor Soccer Tournament for young people to commemorate Human Rights Day. Read More

International Social Workers Day

17 March 2015

As we commemorate International Social Workers Day, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank every social worker working in the Western Cape. Read More

Minister Schäfer condemns violent protest action at Imvumelwano Primary School

17 March 2015

Statement by Western Cape Minister of Education Debbie Schäfer Read More

Educating Learners on the Importance of Fresh Water

17 March 2015

On a lovely, hot summer’s day in Franschhoek, 55 grade six and seven learners from five primary schools were invited by the Western Cape Government  Environmental Affairs and Development Planning to participate in the 'Too Precious to Pollute' (2P2P... Read More

SA Library Week Celebrates 'connect @ your library

16 March 2015

Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, launched the South African Library Week in Cape Town on Friday, 13 March 2015. Read More

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