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Programme to Address Shortfall in Child Speech-Language and Audiology Services

9 September 2014

Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille, and Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, launched a new initiative aimed at introducing speech-language therapy and audiology services for children at all levels of the District Health System on 9... Read More

Minister Plato Condemns Ses’khona’s Public Incitement of Violence

9 September 2014

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

Minister Plato to Host Milnerton Police Cluster PNP Public Meeting

9 September 2014

Tomorrow, Wednesday 10 September 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will host the Provincial Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation process for the Milnerton police cluster. Read More

Music Development Programme launched

9 September 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) launched the HexValley Music Development Programme at HexValley Secondary School in De Doorns on 29 August 2014. Read More

International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Day

9 September 2014

In commemorating International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day, the Western Cape Government is proud to be at the forefront of delivering and supporting initiatives tackling the problem in the province. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Mbombo to Co-launch Year Beyond Programme

9 September 2014

Tomorrow, 10 September 2014, Western Cape Premier Helen Zille, Minister Debbie Schafer and Minister Nomafrench Mbombo will be launching an exciting new initiative called the Year Beyond programme. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille and Minister Schäfer Announce NSC Targets

8 September 2014

Today, 8 September 2014, Premier Helen Zille and Minister Debbie Schäfer will be announcing the Western Cape’s targets for the upcoming National Senior Certificate examinations. Read More

Twenty-four Arrested for Drink Driving This Weekend

8 September 2014

On 5 and 6 September, 24 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 643 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Minister Mbombo officially closes National Book Week 2014

8 September 2014

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) and the Department of Read More

Winners of the Road Safety Debate Competition

8 September 2014

Five learners who have been selected to represent the Western Cape at the National Road Safety Debate Competition in Nelspruit from 8 to 10 October 2014 are determined to make their mark and do the province proud. Read More

Western Cape Optimistic of Improved Matric Results Again This Year

8 September 2014

In just over a month, our full-time candidates will begin to write the 2014 National Senior Certificate Examinations (NSC) on the 27 October. Read More

DCAS to investigate formal protection of the Griqua Kranshoek Monument

8 September 2014

This morning, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo and the Mayor of Bitou Municipality, Mr Memory Booysen, met with members of the Griqua community in Plettenberg Bay to discuss issues around the recognition of Heritage... Read More

National Commemoration Day – Honour those who Serve

7 September 2014

Media Release by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community SafetyToday is South African Police Services (SAPS) National Commemoration Day in remembrance of those brave officers who died in the line of service over the past year. Read More

Minister Plato to Host Provincial PNP Public Meeting in Vredendal

5 September 2014

Tomorrow, Saturday 6 September 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will host the Provincial Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation process for the Vredendal police cluster. Read More

International Day of Charity: whole of society can make a difference

5 September 2014

With today marking International Day of Charity, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will commemorate the day by donating blankets to the Salvation Army in Goodwood. Read More

Western Cape Government proud of Bryan Habana’s 100th test match milestone

5 September 2014

Former Western Province and Stormers wing, Bryan Habana is to play his 100th test match for South Africa in Perth, Australia, tomorrow.This is an incredible achievement by this young man who has accomplished so much in his 10-year career. Read More

Minister Mbombo to Officially Conclude National Book Week 2014

5 September 2014

Tomorrow, 6 September 2014, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will be delivering the keynote address at the closing ceremony of National Book Week. Read More

Minister Winde to Provide Khayelitsha Residents with Food Garden Starter Kit

4 September 2014

In a boost for food security, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will provide Khayelitsha residents with the tools they need to grow communal food gardens. Read More

High Schools To Debate Road Safety in Provincial Competition

4 September 2014

Nine high schools from the Cape Metropole region will be competing for top honours in the Provincial Road Safety Debate Competition at the University of Cape Town (UCT) on 6 September 2014. Read More

Minister Debbie Schäfer on School Planning Calendar for 2015

4 September 2014

Media Statement by Debbie Schäfer, Western Cape Minister of EducationBenjamin Franklin once said “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Read More

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