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Western Cape to Get Monthly Crime Stats, Ensuring Better Policing Oversight

21 September 2014

In order to curb the year on year increases in crime in the Western Cape, following the release of the annual crime statistics on Friday 19 September 2014, I have decided to take the necessary pro-active measures to ensure that we see positive... Read More

Minister Plato to Host PNP Public Meeting for Khayelitsha Police Cluster

19 September 2014

Tomorrow, Saturday 20 September 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will host the Provincial Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation process for the communities of Khayelitsha, Harare, Gordons Bay, Lingelethu West,... Read More

Crime Stats – Time for Talk is Over, Greater and Immediate Co-operation Required

19 September 2014

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

Minister Fritz Addresses Goodwood College and Grandwest Partnership

18 September 2014

Minister Albert Fritz today attended the celebration and opening of the newly refurbished Reading Room at Goodwood College.The Reading Room was refurbished with generous donations from the Grandwest Casino Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme. Read More

The Open Book Festival is in Cape Town

18 September 2014

The annual Open Book Festival will run from 17 - 21 September 2014 at various locations around Cape Town. Read More

Crime Stats – Convictions are Key in a Whole-of-Society Approach against Crime

18 September 2014

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

Minister Fritz visits Early Childhood Development Centre in Klipheuwel

18 September 2014

Minister Albert Fritz today visited the Klippie Kids Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) in Klipheuwel. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Mbombo to Cap Western Cape’s Indigenous Games Team

18 September 2014

Tomorrow, 19 September 2014, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will host a capping ceremony for Team Western Cape that will be jetting off to Tshwane for the National Indigenous Games festival that will take place from 21... Read More

New Economy Class Train Service Between Cape Town and Worcester

18 September 2014

New economy class train service between Cape Town and Worcester with effect from 1 October 2014. Read More

Department Constructs its First Temporary Emergency Centre

18 September 2014

The new Heideveld Emergency Centre at the Heideveld Community Day Centre is the first temporary emergency centre ever constructed by the Department of Transport and Public Works. Read More

Open Book Festival Returns to Cape Town

17 September 2014

With over 100 events over five days at different venues in and around the city, this year's Open Book Festival will feature readings from renowned authors from across the world. Read More

Crime Stats – Delay in Release of Data

17 September 2014

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

Western Cape Government Leads MPAT Results Yet Again

17 September 2014

The latest Management Performance Assessment tool (MPAT) report once again shows a record of  good governance in the Western Cape. According to the final moderated results of the 2013 MPAT cycle, the Western Cape is the best-performing province. Read More

Minister Debbie Schäfer to Lay Criminal Charges to Protect Learners' Rights

16 September 2014

Western Cape MEC for Education, Minister Debbie Schäfer will today, lay criminal charges against the leadership of the organisations behind the violent protest action in Grabouw that is preventing children from attending school in the area. Read More

Minister Debbie Schäfer Lays Criminal Charges to Protect Grabouw Learners

16 September 2014

Statement by Minister Debbie SchäferI would like to strongly condemn the violent action in the Grabouw area that has led to concerning disruption in our schools. Read More

Minister Winde Relieved by Minister Gigaba Back-track

16 September 2014

Western Cape Economic Opportunities Minister, Alan Winde, is relieved by the announcement made by Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, that the requirement for children to present unabridged birth certificates upon entry and exit from South... Read More

Minister Plato to host PNP Public meeting for Delft

16 September 2014

Today, Tuesday 16 September 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will host the Provincial Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation process for the communities of Delft, Bellville South, Belhar and Ravensmead. Read More

Illegal Strike Action by Taxi Drivers Completely Unacceptable

16 September 2014

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

Buckle Up In the Back – It Is the Law, and the Right Thing to Do

16 September 2014

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

Announcement on Khayelitsha Commission Recommendations Implementation Plan

15 September 2014

Today, Monday, 15 September 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, and the Head of the Department of Community Safety in the Western Cape, Dr Gilbert Lawrence, will announce the Department’s implementation plan for the... Read More

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