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Minister Plato to conduct safety oversight walkabout in Masiphumelele

28 September 2015

On Monday, 28 September 2015, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will conduct a safety oversight walkabout in the community of Masiphumelele. Read More

Crime Stats 2015 – policing policy has to be informed by crime reality

28 September 2015

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

1000 Tree ‘Cocoons’ To Help Restore Berg River

28 September 2015

Cape Town – In an effort to improve the Berg River’s water quality and quantity, a joint partnership has been formed between the Western Cape Government Environmental Affairs and Development Planning and the government of the Netherlands in South... Read More

Crime Stats 2015 – What SAPS should be doing

27 September 2015

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

Oral History Framework Launch Shows the Power of Personal Narratives

25 September 2015

On Wednesday, 23 September 2015, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) launched its Oral History Framework Document, as well as the Dulcie September Travelling Exhibition, at the Western Cape Archive and Records Management Service in... Read More

Heritage Day commemorations: our indigenous knowledge of traditional medicine

25 September 2015

The Cape Medical Museum commemorated Heritage Day on 23 September 2015 in the garden of the Museum in Portwood Road on the doorstep of the V&A Waterfront in Green Point. Read More

Olympic Spirit Flies High in Albertinia

25 September 2015

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with Hessequa Municipality and the Western Cape Provincial Sport Confederation host Read More

Resealing of R43 between Bot River and Sandbaai

23 September 2015

The Department of Transport and Public Works has started to reseal the R43 between Bot River and Sandbaai. This road infrastructure project, valued at R37 million, is scheduled for completion in mid-2016. Read More

Minister Plato to host youth safety outreach in George

23 September 2015

On Friday, 25 September 2015, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will host a youth safety outreach in Conville, George, to encourage the youth to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them. Read More

Weekend Surgeries set for Fifth Successful Run to Alleviate Surgery Waiting List

23 September 2015

The Weekend Waiting List Initiative has been running as an annual project since 2011. The Initiative was established to address the protracted waiting list by adding an additional day of surgeries (Saturday) to the hospital’s operating schedule. Read More

Media Alert: Dulcie September Exhibition to be launched by Minister Marais

22 September 2015

Tomorrow, 23 September 2015, Minister Anroux Marais will launch the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport’s exciting new framework to preserve the Western Cape's unique Oral History.  Read More

Masiphumelele - Call for Calm and Cooperation

22 September 2015

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

Proud Western Cape Road Safety Debaters and Ambassadors

21 September 2015

Five learners who will represent the Western Cape at the national Road Safety Debate Competition in Gauteng from 5 to 9 October 2015 are looking forward to making the province proud, and will continue to raise awareness of this vital issue. Read More

Indigenous Games Team Western Cape Awarded Provincial Colours by Minister Marais

21 September 2015

On Friday, 18 September 2015, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais awarded provincial colours to team Western Cape who will compete at the National Indigenous Games Festival in Tshwane from 21–24 September. Read More

Sixteen Road Traffic Fatalities on Western Cape Roads

21 September 2015

Between 18 and 20 September 2015, Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services stopped a total of 2 506 vehicles in 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the province. Sixteen road users died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More

Newly launched DSD Fish Hoek local office will help address Masiphumele violence

21 September 2015

Today, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched the department’s newest local office in Fish Hoek. Minister Albert Fritz launched the new facility in the presence of our NGO partners and the South African Police Services (... Read More

Developing Drama in the Overberg and Cape Winelands

21 September 2015

On Friday 18 September 2015 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted the biggest production development workshop since the inception of the drama festival initiative. Read More

Karoo Coaches at World Rugby Science Network

21 September 2015

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) arranged for a delegation of 12 rugby coaches from the Central Karoo Sport Academy to attend the Conference of the World Rugby Science Network. Read More

Oudtshoorn Administration Continues Unabated

21 September 2015

Minister Anton Bredell has noted the comments and speculation around Oudtshoorn and comments as follows: The department is currently investigating the events that transpired on Friday. Read More

Ministerial oversight visit to Water Reclamation Plant in Beaufort West

19 September 2015

Finance Minister, Dr Ivan Meyer recently visited the Beaufort West Reclamation Plant which is the first of its kind in South Africa. Read More

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