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R70.7 million to Eliminate Eight Level Crossings

24 October 2014

Joint Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works and Richard Walker, Metrorail Regional Manager Read More

Annual Provincial Health Research Day 2014

24 October 2014

The Provincial Health Research Committee (PHRC) hosted its fourth annual Provincial Health Research Day at Lentegeur Hospital’s Conference Centre on 24 October 2014. The purpose of the annual Provincial Research Day is to bring together various... Read More

Earthquake Exhibition tells previously unheard stories

24 October 2014

On Friday, 24 October 2014, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo officially opened the extended Earthquake Exhibition at the Oude Kerk Volksmuseum in Tulbagh. Read More

Minister Debbie Schäfer to Visit School on First Day of Exams

24 October 2014

On Monday 27  October 2014, Minister Debbie Schäfer will visit Belgravia High School as the majority of candidates across the Western Cape write their first 2014 NSC exam. Read More

Minister Grant to Tour Vlaeberg Level Crossing Elimination Project

23 October 2014

At 7:00 on 24 October 2014, Donald Grant,  Minister of Transport and Public Works and Richard Walker, Metrorail Regional Manager will tour the site of the Vlaeberg Level Crossin Read More

Minister Mbombo to send off Golden Games athletes

23 October 2014

On Sunday, 26 October 2014, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will be meeting the Western Cape Golden Games athletes at the airport to wish them well as they depart to compete at the National Golden Games in Gauteng. Read More

Mall robberies: SAPS’ Release of Identikits Commendable, Public must now Act

23 October 2014

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More

Sharing knowledge at the Western Cape School Sports Indaba

22 October 2014

The Western Cape School Sport Indaba took place at the Fountains Hotel in Cape Town on 17 and 18 October 2014. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Debbie Schäfer to Launch the Abuse No More Policy Document

22 October 2014

Child abuse and sexual violence is a very serious issue.In order to assist schools in managing child abuse and sexual offences against children, the WCED have made available to schools Guidelines called the “Abuse No More Protocol”. These guidelines... Read More

Three Days Before Cultural Affairs Awards Nominations Close

22 October 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) invites communities in the Western Cape to use the last 3 days, before the closing date, to nominate individuals and organisations that have made a profound impact within the arts, culture,... Read More

Minister Mbombo to Open New Provincial Gym

22 October 2014

On Thursday, 23 October 2014, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will be opening the new upgraded gym for Western Cape Government staff. Read More

Safely Home Releases New Crash Witness Video

22 October 2014

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Mall Robberies: Shoppers’ Safety Cannot Depend on "Business as Usual" Approach

21 October 2014

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More

Premier Zille and Minister Winde to Host Second Annual Sector Connect Event

21 October 2014

On Thursday 23 October, Premier Helen Zille and Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, will address members of the Western Cape’s various sector promotion bodies on the province’s number one strategic priority: economic growth and job... Read More

Successful Learner Transport Law Enforcement Operation in Mossel Bay

20 October 2014

A successful learner transport law enforcement operation was held at the Milkwood Primary School in Mossel Bay on Friday, 17 October 2014. Read More

Nineteen Die on Western Cape Roads

20 October 2014

Nineteen people died on Western Cape roads this weekend. Seven of them were pedestrians, seven drivers of vehicles, four were passengers and one was a motorcyclist. Read More

Media Alert: Community Safety Public Meeting for Towns in the Kuils River Area

20 October 2014

Minister Plato to host Provincial Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation process for the communities of Kuils River, Mfuleni and Kleinvlei. Read More

Western Cape Athletes Nominated for National Sport Awards

20 October 2014

Media Statement by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Read More

Sporting Success at the West Coast Better Together Games

20 October 2014

A sunny day and positive attitudes contributed to a successful and spirited West Coast Better Together Games, held in Vredenburg on 17 October. Read More

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