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Media Alert: Delft to host Mobilisation Tournament in Run-up to CHAN

8 January 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) will be hosting a CHAN Mobilisation Tournament at the Delft Sports Complex on 9 January  2014 from 08:30 to 14:30. Read More

Western Cape Disaster Management Monitoring Effects of Heavy Rainfall

8 January 2014

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC) has been monitoring heavy rains experienced throughout the province due to a cut off low. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant to Congratulate Candidates and Officials

7 January 2014

Today, 7 January 2014, Minister Grant is inviting media to join him on his visit to two district offices and a school to congratulate them on their 2013 NSC results. Read More

Western Cape to Donate Animal Feed to Northern Cape and North West Province

3 January 2014

The first planning meeting between the Western Cape Ministry of Agriculture, Transnet, and Agri Western Cape, discussing how animal feed will be transported to the Northern Cape and North West region, took place on Thursday, 2 January 2014. Read More

Media Alert: South African Closed Chess Championships in Cape Town

2 January 2014

The South African Closed Chess Championship will be hosted in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in Cape Town, from 3 to 12 January 2014. Read More

New Year's Babies 2014

2 January 2014

Western Cape Government Health is proud to announce the birth of 151 babies in public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on New Year's Day 2014. Read More

Western Cape Farmers Donate Drought Relief for Northern Cape and North West

30 December 2013

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Gerrit van Rensburg, announced that Western Cape farmers will assist farmers in the drought-stricken Northern Cape and North West provinces. Read More

Passenger Deaths Down 50% over December Period

30 December 2013

The number of passenger deaths have dropped by 50% compared to the same time last year, between 1 December and 29 December. Read More

Road Deaths Down 35% Despite Increased Traffic Volume in the Province

24 December 2013

Road deaths for the period 1 to 22 December 2013 are down by 35% for the same period in 2012. Read More

Hanover Park Community Health Centre Fortified Against Shooting

20 December 2013

Following a shooting incident at the Hanover Park Community Health Centre (CHC) in October this year, safety and security mechanisms have been installed to safeguard the facility. It is now a fortress in many ways. Read More

Diarrhoeal Season is Here

20 December 2013

Every year between the beginning of November and the end of May thousands of babies and toddlers across the province access Western Cape Government Health facilities seeking treatment for dehydration due to diarrhoea. Read More

Prevent Diving Accidents this Holiday Season – Dive Feet First

20 December 2013

Groote Schuur Hospital’s Acute Spinal Cord Injury Unit admits and treats an average of seven patients every year who sustain severe neck injuries secondary to diving accidents. Read More

Cavalcade Brings Santa Claus to Town

19 December 2013

Father Christmas made his early annual visit to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on 19 December 2013. Read More

Madiba’s spirit honoured at Reconciliation Day celebrations

18 December 2013

The vibrant and multicultural spirit of Cape Town was celebrated at the Reconciliation Day festival held in Green Point on 16 December 2013 Read More

Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute Graduation Ceremony 2013

18 December 2013

Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, recently congratulated students who graduated at Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute. A total of 114 students received their qualifications.These comprised: Read More

Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Join Children at Ratanga Junction

18 December 2013

Minister of Social Development Mr Albert Fritz, will join a group of disabled children at Ratanga Junction for a day of fun on 19 December 2013. Read More

Western Cape Athletes Shine at National Schools Championships

18 December 2013

Thousands of learners from across the country in the age group 13–18 years competed for honours in a variety of sporting codes at the National School Sports Championship. The championship is hosted annually by Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA... Read More

Many Accolades for Sevens Rugby School Sports Championships

18 December 2013

Team Western Cape Sevens Rugby were in fine form at the Western Cape School Sports Championships last week. Coming away with one silver and three gold medals the teams lit up the field with some exciting running Rugby. New Orleans High School... Read More

Basketball Teams Perform Well at National School Championships

18 December 2013

Montevideo Primary School’s under 13 basketball boys and girls made team Western Cape proud as both teams won gold at the National School Championship in Bloemfontein last week. Read More

The Western Cape salutes its Sport Legends

17 December 2013

“You are our legends, have left a lasting legacy and are great leaders in sport.” These were the words of Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer to the 37 senior sportsmen and sportswomen who were honoured at the 9th Sport Legends... Read More

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