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SA Post Office and SASSA agreement cautiously welcomed by province

8 November 2017

I cautiously welcome news that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the South African Post Office (SAPO) will come to an agreement on the payment of social grants. Read More

Speedy emergency repairs to damaged schools

7 November 2017

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) expresses its sincere appreciation to the Education Infrastructure Emergency Maintenance Delivery unit for taking rapid action to ensure that storm damage to schools has been Read More

Minister Schafer pleased with progress as NSC candidates reach the halfway mark

7 November 2017

NSC Candidates have now entered the fourth week of the exams, with 14 644 writing Physical Sciences Paper 2 (Chemistry) yesterday (Monday, 6 November). Today 10 697 candidates will write Economics Paper 2, with 99 candidates writing Sesotho Home... Read More

Press Release: Cecilia Makiwane Awards 2017

7 November 2017

The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) hosted its annual Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurse's Recognition Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, 7 November 2017 at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West. Read More

Winners of the After School Leadership Excellence Award Announced

6 November 2017

Winners of the After School Leadership Excellence Award Announced Read More

Eight people killed on Western Cape roads this weekend

6 November 2017

A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that eight people died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More

Western Cape Top Teachers Awards - 3rd November 2017

5 November 2017

It gives me great pleasure to join you all once again this evening, at the 18th Annual Provincial Teaching Awards Ceremony, to celebrate and recognise the achievements of our educators in the Province. Read More

UK trade mission to focus on tourism; Halal investment promotion

5 November 2017

Boosting United Kingdom tourism arrivals to the Western Cape, and the promotion of the province’s Halal industry are the key priorities of Minister Alan Winde’s UK trade mission this week. Read More

Watching Briefs Receives Commendation Honour At Impumelelo Awards

4 November 2017

The Court Watching briefs initiative walked away with the distinguished certificate of Commendation, in recognition of its good work, at this year’s 17th annual Impumelelo Awards ceremony. Read More

Roadworks begin on the R45 between Paarl and Malmesbury

3 November 2017

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) has started maintenance work on the R45 between Paarl and Malmesbury. This R32 million project is expected to have been completed in mid-2018. Read More

Statement by Minister Dan Plato - Annual Report: 8th clean audit

3 November 2017

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Annual Report: 8th clean audit allows for continued safety investment into communities   Date: 3 November 2017 Read More

MEDIA ALERT:MEC Plato hosts Youth focussed religious leaders’ safety outreach

3 November 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato hosts Youth focussed religious leaders’ safety outreach in Langa Read More

Media Alert: Annual Prince Albert Leesfees To Be Opened By Minister Marais

2 November 2017

MEDIA ALERT: ANNUAL PRINCE ALBERT LEESFEES TO OFFICIALLY BE OPENED BY MINISTER ANROUX MARAIS    Read More

Action Plan in Response to Western Cape Agriculture Census Findings

2 November 2017

The Western Cape Government today (2 November 2017) announced the findings of its province-wide household census of residents working on farms, which it undertook as a key study to inform future policy. Read More

Western Cape Leads the Country in Clean Governance

2 November 2017

Western Cape Leads the Country in Clean Governance  Read More

Action plan in response to Western Cape agriculture census findings

2 November 2017

The Western Cape Government today (2 November 2017) announced the findings of its province-wide household census of residents working on farms, which it undertook as a key study to inform future policy. Read More

Action plan in response to Western Cape agriculture census findings

2 November 2017

The Western Cape Government today (2 November 2017) announced the findings of its province-wide household census of residents working on farms, which it undertook as a key study to inform future policy. Read More

National Children’s Day: Over R650 million in DSD support for WC children

1 November 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has prioritized the development and protection of the province’s 1 739 425 children. Our Children and Families programme receives R651.5-million, which is the second largest funding allocation. Read More

Avian Influenza update

1 November 2017

There are 63 confirmed cases of avian influenza in the Western Cape. We have had no new infections at commercial farms since 18 October. Read More

Western Cape to honour residents in agriculture

1 November 2017

The Western Cape is set to honour the men and women who are working hard to grow the province’s agriculture sector. Read More

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