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WC grows air access to 10 new African cities since 2015

13 September 2023

The Western Cape Government (WCG) is determined to further unlock and enable the enormous potential of the tourism and hospitality sector in the Western Cape to grow the economy, because more tourism means more jobs. Read More

Premier Winde visits “heart” of Western Cape Government

12 September 2023

Media Release: Premier Winde visits “heart” of Western Cape Government Read More

Safety boost for WC, Minister Mackenzie hands over specialised BMWs

12 September 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

HPV vaccination campaign kicks off at Western Cape public and special schools

12 September 2023

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness officials will be visiting public and special schools in September and October 2023 to administer human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign and return the... Read More

Handover of specialised BMWs to enhance WC Provincial Traffic

12 September 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Safety boost for WC, Minister Mackenzie hands over specialised BMWs to Provincial Traffic   Read More

Housing Beneficiaries urged to get free Wills drafted during Wills Week

11 September 2023

National Wills Week is traditionally held every year in September, where participating attorneys offer basic Will drafting services for free. Read More

Agriculture's Q2 2023 GDP Performance is great news for the Western Cape

11 September 2023

According to Statistics South Africa’s (StatsSA) recently announced GDP figures South Africa’s economic performance in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 0.6% and was driven by growth in nine of the ten industries. Nationally, agriculture (incl. Read More

International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day

11 September 2023

On 09 September the world observes International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day. Read More

Handover of specialised BMWs to enhance WC Provincial Traffic

11 September 2023

On Tuesday 12 September 2023, Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, will officially hand over the first batch of 31 new Traffic Enforcement vehicles to his department's Traffic Law Enforcement branch. Read More

Premier expresses condolences over the passing of Mangosuthu Buthelezi

9 September 2023

Media Release: Premier expresses condolences over the passing of Mangosuthu Buthelezi Premier Alan Winde has expressed his deep condolences to the family of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Read More

Results from WC Provincial Traffic Services – 28 August to 3 September 2023

8 September 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Media alert: Growsmart Competition – 2023 winner ceremony!

8 September 2023

Tomorrow, the winners of the 2023 Growsmart Literacy and Mathematics competition will be announced! Grade 4, 5 and 6 learners competing in the competition will be awarded their prizes. 160 schools took part in the competition this year. Read More

Western Cape is promoting the responsible use of antibiotics and antimicrobials

8 September 2023

Providing antibiotic and other antimicrobial treatment that results in the best clinical outcomes with minimal side effects to patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance is a high priority for the Western Cape Department of Health and... Read More

Premier’s 24th Energy Digicon looks at Western Cape Integrated Resource plan

8 September 2023

Media Release: Planning for the future - Premier’s 24th Energy Digicon looks at Western Cape Integrated Resource plan Read More

Western Cape Government says "Viva Amabokoboko" as the Rugby World Cup kicks off

8 September 2023

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais wished the Springboks well in the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in France tonight.    Read More

WC Cabinet committed to continue prioritising good governance

7 September 2023

Media Release: Western Cape Cabinet committed to continue prioritising good governance for residents despite looming fiscal emergency Read More

We mourn the passing of a legend of jazz, Spencer Mbadu

7 September 2023

The Western Cape Government mourns the passing of Spencer Mbadu on 6 September 2023. Spencer was born in 1955 in Kensington and his family was later forcefully removed to Gugulethu. Read More

Call to Action! Have your say on critical skills shortages to boost business

7 September 2023

The Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) Labour Market Intelligence unit has recently released a survey to identify occupations in high demand, occupational shortages, and skills gaps in South Africa, and at a provincial level. Read More

Premier expresses his deepest condolences on the passing of Raymond Ackerman

7 September 2023

Media Release: Premier Winde expresses his deepest condolences on the passing of iconic businessman Raymond Ackerman Read More

Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units successes

6 September 2023

Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units achieving more successes Read More

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