News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Clarity on independent schools subsidy
21 August 2017Earlier this month, the Chairperson of the Standing Committee released a press statement that indicated that the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) provides subsidies to 101 independent schools. Read More
Two passengers killed on Western Cape roads
21 August 2017A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that two passengers died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More
Khayelitsha Commission: Steady Progress in Implementing Recommendations
21 August 2017Khayelitsha Commission Anniversary: Steady Progress in Implementing Recommendations Read More
Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development
21 August 201721 Augustus 2017 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. WC Water Update – Dams levels at 31% Read More
New “Year of the Teacher” category at this year’s Provincial Teaching Awards
21 August 2017The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has chosen 'The Year of the Teacher' as a key theme for 2017. We are using this time to listen, to reflect, to acknowledge and to celebrate our excellent teachers. Read More
Update on Garden Route Rebuild initiative
20 August 2017Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, today (20 August 2017), released an update on the Garden Route Rebuild Initiative (GRRI). The GRRI hosts regular meetings during which all working groups report on their progress. Please see below... Read More
Western Cape comes out tops for Reading and Maths in Southern and Eastern Africa
18 August 2017The Western Cape has achieved the top scores in South Africa for reading and mathematics, according to the results of a new international study released this morning (18 August 2017). Read More
MOD Centre rope dancers dazzle at Women’s Day celebrations in Mossel Bay
17 August 2017On 11 August 2017 the Bartolomeu Dias Museum in Mossel Bay, hosted their local Women’s Day celebrations. Read More
Stilbaai roadworks progressing well
17 August 2017Good progress is being made on a R156 million Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) project to rehabilitate and make design improvements to the R305 between Stilbaai and the N2. Read More
Library books on the move in tailor-made fleet
17 August 2017Recently the DCAS Library Service replaced 5 old corporate vehicles with new models. Library team members Pieter Hugo, Ronel Mouton and Wynand Coetzee facilitated the process. Read More
Minister Madikizela Delivers Title Deeds to Delft Residents
16 August 2017On Tuesday, 15 August 2017, Delft residents braved the cold when they met with the Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, to receive their title deeds. Read More
Provincial Gym celebrates Women's Month
16 August 2017On Wednesday, 16 August 2017, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), through its Provincial Gym, offered a special aerobics class as part of their Women’s Month celebrations. Read More
Women at tea party share their experiences at the SA Fisheries Museum
16 August 2017On 9 August 2017 a Women’s Day tea party was hosted in partnership with the Friends of the Museum at the South African Fisheries Museum in Velddrif. Read More
Western Cape learners rake in international awards - 29th IOI 2017
16 August 2017For the second time this week, I have the pleasure of announcing that Western Cape learners have again brought home international awards, this time from the 29th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2017) in Tehran. Read More
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Western Cape
15 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI), type H5N8, in two ostrich farms in the Heidelberg area. Avian influenza is a controlled disease in terms of the Animal Diseases Act,... Read More
WC Drought Update: Provincial Water Restrictions to be evaluated, enforced
15 August 201714 Augustus 2017 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. WC Drought Update: Provincial Water Restrictions to be evaluated, enforced Read More
Premier Zille to Convene Specialist NGO Meeting on Child Murders
15 August 2017Premier Zille to Convene Specialist NGO Meeting on Child Murders Read More
Safely Home TV ad shows knock on effects of speeding
15 August 2017Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Statement by MEC Plato - Avian Park: Deployment of additional resources welcomed
15 August 2017Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Avian Park: Deployment of additional resources welcomed Date: 15 August 2017 Release: Immediate Read More
Western Cape learners bring home awards in international mathematics olympiad
14 August 2017It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the South African team that participated in the 58th International Mathematics Olympiad in Brazil from 12 to 23 July. All six members of the team attend schools in the Western Cape. Read More
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