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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

Disability rights are human rights

10 November 2023

This week’s focus while we observe Disability Rights Awareness Month is on children, under the theme: “Accelerate efforts in realizing the inclusion for every child with a disability.” Between 03 November and 03 December, we are reminded that disabil Read More

Celebrating patient safety with radiographers at Tygerberg Hospital and RCWMCH

8 November 2023

Celebrating patient safety with radiographers at Tygerberg Hospital and Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) Read More

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

8 November 2023

The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, were actively combatting criminal activities throughout their regions. Read More

Slangrivier residents to receive title deeds

8 November 2023

Slangrivier residents are to receive title deeds from Minister Simmers and a planned bricklaying ceremony at the Swellendam Railton site. Read More

Agreement bolsters Western Cape climate change resilience

7 November 2023

In a ground-breaking development, and as part of the ongoing commitment of the Western Cape Government to bolster and ensure a strong climate-resilient future for the province, the Western Cape Departments of Agriculture and of Environmental Affairs... Read More

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