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PERO: Agricultural growth stands out,but youth unemployment requires bold action

21 September 2023

Note to editors: Minister Wenger’s full PERO speech can be accessed Read More

Huge mandrax busts by K-9 and Rural Safety Units

20 September 2023

Huge mandrax busts as Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units make inroads  Read More

Oncology treatment at Tygerberg Hospital improves outcomes of childhood cancer

20 September 2023

Effective oncology treatment at Tygerberg Hospital improves outcomes of childhood cancer  Read More

Minister Anroux Marais to honour winners at Cultural Affairs Awards

20 September 2023

Media are invited to the annual Western Cape Cultural Affairs Awards. Read More

#ClassOf2023: 40 days to the start of the matric exams!

20 September 2023

There are just 40 days to go to the start of the written National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, the Western Cape Government has pulled out all the stops to support our matric learners. Read More

Last call for citizens to access housing services during Public Service Month

19 September 2023

Marking the end of Public Service Month, Western Cape residents are urged to take advantage of the extended housing services offered by the Department of Infrastructure this Saturday, 23 September from 9am to 1pm at 27 Wale Street, Cape Town CBD. Read More

Khayelitsha youth take on the issue of food insecurity

19 September 2023

“Hunger and household food insecurity is real. I am therefore excited that the youth are taking on the issue of food security in our communities, as well as creating economic opportunities for themselves”, said the Western Cape Minister of... Read More

New science labs for 9 Western Cape schools

19 September 2023

This morning we opened the new science laboratory at Fairmount High School in Grassy Park, in partnership with Advancing Knowledge NPC and the Archway Foundation. Read More

The 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week

19 September 2023

Message from Minister Bredell Read More

Annual Thusong Service Centre Week

19 September 2023

On Monday, 18 September 2023, the Department of Local Government in collaboration with Government Communication Information System (GCIS) and Breede Valley Municipality kick started the celebration of the Thusong Annual Week commemorative event. Read More

Premier impressed with innovation showcased at Nampo Cape 2023

18 September 2023

Media Release: Premier impressed with innovation, showcased at Nampo Cape 2023, that is growing the Western Cape’s agricultural sector Read More

Minister Mbombo celebrates our unsung heroes at Medicines Information Centre

16 September 2023

Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, visited the Medicines Information Centre (MIC) at Groote Schuur Hospital to showcase the important work being done to ensure pharmacovigilance in the Western Cape. Read More

Government to host the 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week

15 September 2023

Government to host the 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week: 18 to 22 September 2023 Read More

Deadline for NPO funding proposals extended

14 September 2023

The deadline for NPOs to apply for funding for social welfare and community development services in the province, has been extended by two weeks. Read More

Karl Bremer Hospital needs your help to find families of patients

14 September 2023

Karl Bremer Hospital requires the assistance of anyone who can help us with the contact details of any relatives of patients who were admitted to the facility. Read More

Premier thanks WC Government family for their hard work

14 September 2023

Media Release: Premier thanks Western Cape Government family after provincial government recognised as top employer in SA Read More

Sponsored devices at Tygerberg Hospital improve the heart functions of patients

14 September 2023

Two patients show good signs of recovery after undergoing cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) at Tygerberg Hospital a few months ago. The procedure involves implanting a special pacemaker (a small, battery-powered device) in these patients to... Read More

LEAP officers confiscate 16 firearms during September

14 September 2023

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers are continuing to make inroads into removing illegal firearms from communities. Between 31 July and 3 September, LEAP officers confiscated 16 firearms. Read More

Installation of Solar panel geysers for beneficiaries living with disabilities

13 September 2023

In his 2023/24 Budget Vote, Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, allocated R24 million towards addressing the current energy crisis. A total of R24 million was earmarked for the installation of 976 solar geysers across various... Read More

Postbank Mess: Minister Zulu late to the party

13 September 2023

PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO MINISTER SHARNA FERNANDEZ: It seems national government is finally waking up to the desperate need to provide feedback to the millions of SASSA grant beneficiaries dependent on these grants. But it is way too little... Read More

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