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Minister Fritz Condemns Shooting Resulting in Death of 3 Year Old Boy

5 March 2019

The Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, has condemned the shooting in Pook se Bos, Rylands, that resulted in the death of a t Read More

Mentoring and training boost contractor development outcomes

5 March 2019

Twenty Western Cape emerging contractors successfully completed a three-year accredited training and mentoring programme offered by the Department of Transport and Public Works. Read More

Minister Madikizela To Hand Over Serviced Sites In Nkqubela, Robertson

4 March 2019

Today, Monday 4 March 2019, the Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will hand over serviced sites to Kanana residents in Nkqubela, Robertson. Read More

WC Water Update

4 March 2019

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Joy As Minister Madikizela Hands Over Serviced Sites In Robertson, Langeberg

4 March 2019

“Everyone who was dispossessed of their land must get their land back. There should be no questions whether people should own the land or not.” Read More

Over 154 hotspots and scrapyards inspected

3 March 2019

Weekly statement on Rail Enforcement Unit – a joint media release from Metrorail, the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government Read More

South Africa’s first floating solar PV installation unveiled in the Western Cape

3 March 2019

Marlenique, a fruit farm and wedding venue just outside of Franschhoek has unveiled a state of the art, floating solar PV system. Read More

Human Settlements To Hand Over Houses In R1.1billon Forest Village, Eerste River

1 March 2019

Today, Friday 1 March 2019, the National Minister of Human Settlements NomaIndiya Mfeketo and Provincial Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will hand over homes in the R1.1billon Forest Village Housing Project. Read More

Minister Madikizela Handed Over 135 Title Deeds In Mooiwater, Franschhoek

1 March 2019

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela together with Stellenbosch Mayor Advocate Gesie van Deventer handed over 135 title deeds in Mooiwater, Franschhoek. Read More

WCG publishes Draft Regulations pertaining to the School Evaluations Authority

1 March 2019

On Monday 25th February 2019, the Western Cape Government gazetted the Draft Regulations pertaining to the School Evaluations Authority (SEA) for public comment. The closing date for comment is 18 March 2019. Read More

Be the change on Western Cape roads

1 March 2019

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) encourages road users to #BeTheChange that they want t Read More

Human Settlements Hands Over Houses In R1.3billon Forest Village Housing Project

1 March 2019

National Minister of Human Settlements NomaIndiya Mfeketo and Provincial Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela today handed over homes in the R1.3billon Forest Village Housing Project. Read More

Minister Fritz Urges Parents to Practice Safe Internet Use with Children

1 March 2019

Amidst recent reports of the Momo challenge circulating on the internet; the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, is calling on parents to teach their chil Read More

Eden District’s young drama stars recognised by Zabalaza Festival

28 February 2019

The Eden Drama Festival came to an historic end on Saturday 23 February 2019, with five of the participating groups invited to perform at the Baxter Theatre’s annual Zabalaza Festival. Read More

Media Alert:Minister Bheki Cele Says No to Army Deployment in Gang-Ravaged Areas

28 February 2019

Provincial Minister of Community Safety, Alan Winde, says he is disappointed that the national Minister of Police, Bheki Cele has rejected his request for the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to gang-ravaged c Read More

N1 Outbound, Inbound and night work update

28 February 2019

N1 Outbound The N1 (TR9/1) Outbound will be closed between the Durban Road Outbound Off-Ramp and the R300 in order to conduct road surface rehabilitation from Friday, 1 March 2019 (7pm) to Monday, 4 March 2019 (5am). Read More

Periodic maintenance between Langhoogte and Villiersdorp

28 February 2019

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) has started periodic maintenance of Trunk Road 30 section 1 (the R43) from Langhoogte to Villiersdorp and section 2 from Villiersdorp to Worcester. Read More

Western Cape youth win big at national skills competition

28 February 2019

The Western Cape bagged 21 medals, including five golds, at the World Skills SA competition held in Durban.   Read More

Ministers Schäfer and Winde oversee Search and Seizure Operation at Woodlands HS

28 February 2019

Lately there has been a flare up of gang violence throughout the Province. Although the majority of incidents are off school premises and within the community affected, gang violence can spill over into schools when learners are directly involved.  Read More

Minister Fritz Calls for Business to Partner with WC DSD

28 February 2019

Today, the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, awarded 14 handymen and drivers, from the Department’s facilities, for completing the Handyman Training pro Read More

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