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Beneficiaries describe how solar panel geysers have improved living conditions

5 November 2023

In commemoration of Disability Awareness Month, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers visited the Vlakkeland housing project in Paarl, Drakenstein Municipality. Read More

More than 6.8 million passengers through Cape Town International between Jan-Sep

5 November 2023

Between January and September of 2023, more than 6.8 million two-way international and domestic passengers passed through our award-winning Cape Town International Airport (CTIA), of which 1.9 million were international two-way passengers, and 4.9 mi Read More

Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting

4 November 2023

Media Release: Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting On Wednesday, 1 November, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Read More

Western Cape DSD facility for disabled Persons on track with upgrades

3 November 2023

To celebrate the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month observed between 03 November and 03 December annually, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited Sivuyile Residential Facility in Stikland. Read More

New Schools Evaluation Authority Chief Evaluator announced

2 November 2023

I am delighted to announce that Mr David Millar has been appointed as the Chief Evaluator of the Western Cape Schools Evaluation Authority (SEA). His appointment fills the vacancy left by the passing of the first Chief Evaluator, Ms Karen Bydell,... Read More

New Men's Health Centre now open in Fisantekraal

2 November 2023

New Men’s Health Centre now open in Fisantekraal – Western Cape Health and Wellness partners with Anova Read More

MEC Fernandez thanks Social Development staff for their commitment

1 November 2023

Today marks the end of Social Development Month, a month in which we celebrate government’s commitment to caring for and supporting the most vulnerable in society. Read More

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

1 November 2023

Interventions by the Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, has once again worked hard to create safer communities. Read More

MTBPS 2023 - Public sector wage bill killing growth and hope

1 November 2023

Joint media release: MTBPS2023 - Public sector wage bill killing growth and hope Read More

102 patients able to regain their vision after cataract surgery

31 October 2023

During the week of 16 to 20 October 2023, a team of health care workers from the Belgium organisation, Smile and See Foundation, performed 102 cataract surgeries at the Vrendendal Hospital Eye Care Centre. Read More

MEC Fernandez urges parents to keep an eye on children this summer

30 October 2023

Summer is around the corner, and with it comes the spirit of joviality, but the season also calls for caution on various fronts. Read More

Minister Simmers and Mayor Rabie visit Hemel-en-Aarde restoration site

30 October 2023

The restoration of Hemel-en-Aarde is well underway as Minister Simmers and Mayor Rabie visit the site. Read More

Western Cape Government and Hisense partner for new Tevolution Museum

30 October 2023

On Monday, 30 October 2023, the Western Cape Government signed a Letter of Intent with Hisense South Africa for the establishment of a Tevolution Museum in Cape Town.     Read More

GI registration of Karoo Lamb - promise of financial and reputational benefits

30 October 2023

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the decision by the Registrar to include ‘Karoo Lamb / Karoo Lam’ as a Geographical Indication (‘GI’) in the South African register established under the Regulations for the... Read More

Minister Maynier’s message to the #ClassOf2023 and matric teachers

29 October 2023

The 2023 matric exams begin tomorrow, which will be the culmination of the hard work our matrics and their teachers have put in to prepare for the exams. To our matric #ClassOf2023, We wish you the very best for the matric exams! Read More

Minister Marais congratulates Springboks on spectacular World Cup win

29 October 2023

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has congratulated the Springboks on their spectacular single point victory over New Zealand in the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Read More

Western Cape welcomes the conviction and sentencing of Bonnievale four

27 October 2023

Following the conviction and sentencing of four  suspects for the 2019 brutal murder of farmer Tool Wessels and the attempted murder of his wife on their farm in Bonnievale, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Ivan Meyer said, “This guilty ... Read More

Minister Marais wishes Springboks well ahead of Rugby World Cup final

27 October 2023

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has extended her best wishes to the Springbok rugby team ahead of the World Cup final against New Zealand. Read More

Operational successes for Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay

26 October 2023

Operational successes for Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units  Read More

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