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Chapman’s Peak Drive Closed until Further Notice

17 March 2015

The Chapman’s Peak Drive and Toll Plaza are closed until further notice. Travelling through the drive has become dangerous due to high winds. Read More

Minister Albert Fritz to host Human Rights Day Youth Indoor Soccer Tournament

17 March 2015

Minister Albert Fritz in association with NGO partner Oasis, will be hosting an Indoor Soccer Tournament for young people to commemorate Human Rights Day. Read More

International Social Workers Day

17 March 2015

As we commemorate International Social Workers Day, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank every social worker working in the Western Cape. Read More

Minister Schäfer condemns violent protest action at Imvumelwano Primary School

17 March 2015

Statement by Western Cape Minister of Education Debbie Schäfer Read More

Educating Learners on the Importance of Fresh Water

17 March 2015

On a lovely, hot summer’s day in Franschhoek, 55 grade six and seven learners from five primary schools were invited by the Western Cape Government  Environmental Affairs and Development Planning to participate in the 'Too Precious to Pollute' (2P2P... Read More

SA Library Week Celebrates 'connect @ your library

16 March 2015

Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, launched the South African Library Week in Cape Town on Friday, 13 March 2015. Read More

Minister Plato takes Community Safety Outreach to Malmesbury

16 March 2015

Today, Monday 16 March 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, together with officials from the Department of Community Safety, will conduct Safety Outreach engagements in Wesbank, Malmesbury on the various safety partnerships... Read More

Western Cape celebrates its sports stars’ achievements at Sport Awards

16 March 2015

The annual Western Cape Sports Awards, hosted by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), took place on Friday 13 March 2015 in Paarl. Read More

Nineteen Arrested for Drinking and Driving on Western Cape Roads

16 March 2015

On 13 and 14 March 2015, 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 548 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Fake or Criminal Cops need to face the full Might of the Law

16 March 2015

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

MOD students add colour to Cape Town Carnival

16 March 2015

70 pupils from three city high schools, who are part of the Mass participation Opportunity and access Development (MOD) programme – Lavender Hill High, Phoenix High and Oscar Mpetha High (who included four seniors from Read More

Premier Zille extends condolences on the death of Minister Colins Chabane

15 March 2015

Statement by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western Cape Read More

A Message of Support for South African Library Week

13 March 2015

A Message of Support for South African Library Week by Acting Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anton Bredell Read More

Measures to Address Road Safety on the R43 near Avian Park, Worcester

13 March 2015

Joint Statement Issued by the Office of the Minister of Transport and Public Works and the Office of the Executive Mayor of the Breede Valley Municipality Read More

Practical Skills Workshop Empowers Medical Practitioners

13 March 2015

A Practical Skills Workshop on Peritoneal Dialysis was hosted at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital at its Surgical Skills Training Centre on 12 March 2015 (World Kidney Day). Read More

Fire fighting teams to be honoured at Newlands on Saturday

12 March 2015

On Saturday, 14 March 2015, representatives of Disaster Management entities responsible for fighting fires across the province, will be honoured for their brave efforts at Newlands rugby stadium. Read More

SAPS’ stopping of issuing Worcester “Green Card” welcomed

12 March 2015

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety I welcome the Western Cape South African Police Service’s (SAPS’) decision to stop the issuing of “Green Cards” to employees and jobseekers in Worcester. Read More

Minister Plato takes Community Safety Outreach to Oudtshoorn

12 March 2015

This weekend, 13 – 14 March 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, together with officials from the Department of Community Safety, will conduct Safety Outreach engagements in Oudtshoorn on the various safety partnerships... Read More

Transport and Public Works Honours Staff at Long Service Awards

12 March 2015

The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works honoured staff members at the annual Cape Metropole Long Service Awards ceremony in Cape Town on 12 March 2015. Read More

Western Cape wine estates win prestigious global awards

11 March 2015

Western Cape establishments have scooped top honours at a global wine tourism awards competition. Drinks International, a leading wines and beers journal, this month announced the winners of its annual Wine Tourism Awards. Read More

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