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Fake News Alert: Cape Argus Misreports Again

19 July 2017

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Viral Safely Home #ItCanWait ad highlights dangers of distracted driving

19 July 2017

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

UWC workshop on tackling youth networks of gang violence opened by Min Fritz

19 July 2017

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, addressed delegates at the start of a 3 day workshop under the theme, “Promoting Inclusiveness in Addressing Youth Networks of Gang Violence in South Africa”, at the University of the... Read More

Minister Anroux Marais Pays Homage To Tata Madiba In Amsterdam

18 July 2017

As part of the 2017 Kwaku Festival celebrations underway in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais paid homage to our late great statesman, Tata Madi Read More

Media Release: Western Cape Health performs 67 additional surgeries for Mandela

18 July 2017

In keeping with Madiba’s legacy, the Western Cape Government Health has rallied enough support from our partners in society to perform life-changing operations for 67 patients over and above what would have been possible. Read More

Mandela Day: Minister Fritz helps Grandwest and Rise Against Hunger

18 July 2017

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, commemorated Mandela Day by joining the Grandwest CSI team at the Rise Against Hunger charity event. Read More

World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress visits the WCRC

18 July 2017

The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress recently took place in Cape Town from the 2nd - 4th July 2017. Members from the physiotherapy division at the Western Cape Rehabilitation (WCRC), based in Mitchells Plain, had the... Read More

Team Western Cape reach 2nd place at National School Sport Championships

17 July 2017

Team Western Cape performed well to reach 2nd place overall at the National School Sport Championships Winter Games in Durban. Read More

Five fatalities on Western Cape roads

17 July 2017

Three drivers and two pedestrians lost their lives over the weekend, according to a preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

17 July 2017

17 July 2017  Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.  WC Water Update – Dams levels at 25% Read More

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato attends Mandela Day safety outreach in Beaufort West

17 July 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato attends Mandela Day safety outreach in Beaufort West Read More

Last call for 2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards nominations

17 July 2017

This is the last week to submit applications for the 2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards to be hosted by the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD). The applications deadline is the 21 July 2017. Read More

Mandela Day - Minister Fritz to join Rise Against Hunger and other initiatives

17 July 2017

Tomorrow the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will join millions of South Africans in devoting 67 minutes in service of their fellow citizens, as we remember the spirit of former President Nelson Mandela. Read More

Mandela Day - Minister Fritz to join Rise Against Hunger and other initiatives

17 July 2017

Tomorrow the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will join millions of South Africans in devoting 67 minutes in service of their fellow citizens, as we remember the spirit of former President Nelson Mandela. Read More

Chappies has been reopened

17 July 2017

Chapman's Peak Drive has been reopened for through traffic. Read More

Western Cape DSD drastically reduces foster care backlog by 70%

14 July 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has made good progress in reducing the two-year backlog of foster care cases by 70% in the space of 5 months. Read More

Holiday Fun with the Western Cape Library Service

14 July 2017

With the school holidays upon us, the Western Cape Library Service kicked off their holiday programme at the Oppie Berg Mini Library in Ceres on 5 July 2017. Read More

Madiba Day activity at junior traffic training centre

14 July 2017

The junior traffic training centre at Aurora High School near Piketberg will get a facelift on Madiba Day, 18 July 2017. Read More

MOD Production delights audience

13 July 2017

On Wednesday, 12 July 2017, 85 learners from the Mass participation; Opportunity and access; Development and growth (MOD) Programme thrilled their audience with their display of skills in a production titled “Hats Read More

Inherent Structural Issues Are Hampering Economic Growth

13 July 2017

Statement by Minister Ivan Meyer: South Africa continues to face a constrained economic and fiscal environment due to adverse economic conditions with the deterioration in the first half of 2017 reflective of the weak economic outlook. Read More

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