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Nicolaas Cleef House unveiled as Provincial Heritage Site

22 November 2023

One of the oldest buildings in Stellenbosch was officially unveiled as a Provincial Heritage Site on Tuesday 21 November 2023. Read More

Protect our children under 5 during Paediatric Surge Season

21 November 2023

As the Paediatric Surge Season (PSS) gets underway, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness urges parents and caregivers to take the necessary precautions to protect all children against preventable and treatable diarrhoeal disease over... Read More

Consular Corps visiting the Western Cape Disaster Management

20 November 2023

Purpose:  To showcase to the new Members of Consular Corps posted in the province, the key offerings, competences and work undertaken by the Provincial Disaster Management Centre. Read More

Premier’s 29th Energy Digicon - George Municipality solar plant on track

18 November 2023

Media Release: Premier’s 29th Energy Digicon - George Municipality makes progress in energy security efforts Read More

Hope and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities

17 November 2023

Tshego Tlou, from Soweto, went blind in 2014 and called a radio station asking if there was an organization that can assist him. Someone referred him to an NGO in Cape Town, the League of the Friends of the Blind (LOFOB). Read More

Tygerberg Hospital celebrates resilience of preemies and excellence in care

17 November 2023

Tygerberg Hospital (TBH), the Western Cape’s largest public health facility, cares for nearly 800 of the tiniest of babies who have entered this world prematurely in its neonatal intensive care unit. Read More

Assistive devices strengthens Western Cape services to people with disabilities

17 November 2023

Donation of assistive devices strengthens Western Cape services to people living with disabilities Read More

WC Government disappointed at latest murder statistics

17 November 2023

Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government disappointed at latest murder statistics, but commits to intensifying war on crime Read More

Premier’s 29th Energy Digicon looks at energy security measures in George

16 November 2023

Media Alert: Premier’s 29th Energy Digicon looks at progress made by George Municipality in  making the city energy resilient Read More

Premier visits Delft to assess service delivery

16 November 2023

Media Release: Premier visits Delft to assess service delivery Read More

Four criminal cases opened against illegal traditional initiation schools

16 November 2023

Officials of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, accompanied by members of the Provincial Initiation Coordination Committee, have laid criminal charges in terms of the Customary Initiation Act of 2022 (Act) against four... Read More

Young men have three days left to submit applications for Chrysalis

15 November 2023

Statement by the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen Read More

Various operations in Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay

15 November 2023

Various operations by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week Read More

Beyond Stereotypes: Broadening our understanding of GBV

15 November 2023

16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children may start next week, but the Western Cape Government (WCG) is not waiting to have critical solutions-focused discussions. Read More

Men, this month is for your health!

15 November 2023

Sporting a newly grown moustache in November, also known as “Movember” is more than just a new look. It is part of a growing awareness of health issues affecting men. Read More

New LINAC radiation therapy machine improves outcomes for cancer patients at TBH

14 November 2023

New LINAC radiation therapy machine improves outcomes for cancer patients at Tygerberg Hospital Read More

Improving access to diabetes care for people of the Western Cape

14 November 2023

On World Diabetes Day, 14 November, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages residents to know their risk of type 2 diabetes and to take proactive steps to help delay or prevent this chronic disease. Read More

LEAP officers arrest more than 1 100 suspects during October

13 November 2023

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers continue to be impactful. Between 2 and 29 October 2023, the officers arrested 1 174 individuals, while also confiscating 24 firearms from across the metro. Read More

Premier appeals for restraint and dialogue over Middle East violence

13 November 2023

Media Release: Premier appeals for restraint and constructive dialogue over Middle East violence Read More

Minister Simmers hands over Slangrivier title deeds and 177 solar geyser panels

10 November 2023

Hope is renewed as Minister Simmers hands over Slangrivier title deeds and 177 solar geyser panels to be installed at the Railton housing project. Read More

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