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Western Cape prepares for record-breaking summer tourism season

23 October 2023

The provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, hosted her second annual ‘Summer Tourism Readiness Dialogue’ with key stakeholders from across the tourism and hospitality sector in the province. Read More

To eliminate cervical cancer one day, the key is vaccinating young girls

23 October 2023

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness supports ongoing efforts to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat one day. An effective way in which it does this is through improving access for young girls to human papillomavirus (... Read More

LEAP officers confiscate 28 firearms during September

23 October 2023

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have once again made their presence felt, when they removed illegal firearms from various communities. Between 4 September and 1 October 2023, LEAP officers confiscated 28 firearms. Read More

N7 weighbridge operation on road safety & freight logistics

23 October 2023

On Tuesday, 24 October 2023, Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, and Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, will join an integrated operation targeting road safety and freight logistics. Read More

5th consecutive clean audit underlines DoHW’s good governance and quality

23 October 2023

5th consecutive clean audit underlines Department of Health and Wellness’s good governance and quality healthcare services    Today, the Western Cape Department of Health Wellness tabled its Annual Report for the 2022/23 financial year. Read More

Provincial Sport Stars honoured by Minister Marais

22 October 2023

On Saturday, 21 October 2023, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, hosted the Provincial Sport Awards at the Cape Sun hotel. Read More

#BackOnTrack school library competition launched

22 October 2023

October is International School Library Month, so we are holding a poetry and poster competition to celebrate with the support of our Education Library and Information Services (EDULIS). Learners can win R30 000 for their school to spend on library... Read More

Whole of society approach ensure Western Cape citizens receive adequate services

22 October 2023

On Friday 20 October, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers joined the Deputy Mayor of Langebaan Charmaine Laubscher at the unveiling Read More

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

20 October 2023

The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9, inclusive of the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, continues to make inroads against crime in their respective areas. Read More

"Mental wellness begins in childhood": Nurse encourages mental wellness for all

20 October 2023

"Mental wellness begins in childhood": Nurse encourages mental wellness for young and old Read More

Breast cancer survivors share stories of hope and ways to cope

20 October 2023

Ten years ago, Bishop Lavis resident Trini Arries was diagnosed with breast cancer. Three months after her breast cancer diagnosis, Trini received another health update and was diagnosed with stage three pancreatic cancer. Read More

Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting

19 October 2023

Media Release: Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting Yesterday, 18 October, Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Crime Read More

#ClassOf2023: Cheating in the matric exams is simply not worth it!

19 October 2023

As we count down the final days to the start of the 2023 matric exams, we wish to issue a stern warning to candidates regarding cheating and bringing notes or cellphones into their exam sittings. Read More

GSH and RCWMCH reach major milestone with 50th kidney transplant

19 October 2023

Groote Schuur Hospital and Red Cross Children’s Hospital reach major milestone with 50th kidney transplant Read More

Premier’s 27th Energy Digicon looks at the growing importance of wind energy

19 October 2023

Media Release: Premier’s 27th Energy Digicon looks at the growing importance of wind in Western Cape and South Africa’s energy mix Read More

Premier, Mobility Minister launch Junior Traffic Training Centre in Paarl

19 October 2023

Today, Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, and Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, officially launched a new Junior Traffic Training Centre at Nederburg Primary School in Paarl, in partnership with the Drakenstein Municipality. Read More

Latest Road Closures

18 October 2023

Due to heavy rainfall at the end of September, residents in the Western Cape are cautioned to take note of road closures. The following roads have been closed:  Read More

Western Cape EMS build strong relationships with communities, in support of life

18 October 2023

Providing emergency medical services to residents in need of help at the proper time while building good relations with communities is a high priority to the Western Cape’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Read More

The power of wind: wind energy in focus at Premier Winde’s 27th Energy Digicon

18 October 2023

Media Alert: The power of wind: wind energy in focus at Premier Winde’s 27th Energy Digicon Read More

Young men can now submit applications for Chrysalis

18 October 2023

Young men between the ages of 18–25 years-old are encouraged to immediately submit their applications for the new intake at the Chrysalis Academy. This is a lifechanging opportunity that our young men across the Western Cape should not miss. Read More

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