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Tygerberg Hospital commemorates Congenital Heart Defects awareness week

7 February 2022

Annually, international congenital heart defects (CHD) awareness week is celebrated from 7 to 14 February. Read More

Min Fernandez appeals to communities to work together to safeguard our children

7 February 2022

The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is calling upon society to join hands in the fight to protect our province’s children who continue to fall prey to various forms of violence and abuse. Read More

WCD of Agriculture to host African Swine Fever information days in Southern Cape

7 February 2022

Earlier this month, I announced the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Southern Cape, one in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay and the other in Thembalethu, George. Read More

World Cancer Day – closing the gap in cancer care

4 February 2022

Today, 4 February 2022, is World Cancer Day, a global initiative that aims to reduce the global cancer burden. Western Cape Government Health is committed to saving lives of preventable deaths by raising awareness and education about the global... Read More

Getting a COVID-19 booster dose restores the vaccine effectiveness

3 February 2022

About vaccines and boosters and why they are important. What is a booster shot and what does it mean? Read More

Western Cape 2021 National Senior Certificate Awards

3 February 2022

Speech by Minister Debbie Schäfer, Minister of Education Western Cape   Good morning  Read More

Matric 2021 Awards to Schools

3 February 2022

Western Cape Education Department National Senior Certificate Examinations 2021 Read More

Matric 2021 Awards to Candidates

3 February 2022

Western Cape Education Department National Senior Certificate Examinations 2021 Read More

Get counted in the 2022 South African Census to ensure that our City and WC

2 February 2022

Joint Media release by Premier Winde and Mayor Hill-Lewis on the Launch of the 2022 South African Census “Get counted in the 2022 South African Census to ensure that our City and Province receives its fair share” Read More

Human Settlements provided dignified homes and empowerment in 2020/2021 FY

2 February 2022

During the 20/21 financial year, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) ensured that residents could access dignified housing opportunities, while also empowering various contractors and creating a number of job opportunities. Read More

Take extra care to protect children from diarrhoea

2 February 2022

Extremely hot weather can be intolerable, but it is young children who often bear the brunt of it. Read More

Premier Winde on his visit to Velddrif ahead of SOPA

1 February 2022

Media Release by Premier Alan Winde on his visit to Velddrif ahead of the Official Opening of Parliament and the State of the Province Address   Read More

Minister Marais calls on arts and culture practitioners to apply for funding

1 February 2022

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened applications for Arts and Culture funding for the 2022/23 funding cycle. Read More

Minister Schäfer welcomes return to full-time school attendance

1 February 2022

I am extremely pleased with the announcement yesterday that the National Cabinet has decided that all schools should return full time.  We have been calling for this and welcome this development. Read More

Premier Winde in response to the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa

1 February 2022

Media release by Premier Alan Winde in response to the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Adjusted Alert Level 1 Read More

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