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Archives Week launched for the Promotion of Human Rights and Good Governance

9 May 2016

The Provincial Archive Service of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) launched National Archives Week on Read More

Nine killed on Western Cape roads this weekend

9 May 2016

A preliminary report from the Western Cape Department of Health’s Forensic Pathology Services indicates that nine road users died on the province’s roads over the weekend, two of them children (one 5 years old, and the other Read More

Geneva House: Eviction enables Department to finally reach the vulnerable

7 May 2016

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is rendering departmental assistance towards the most vulnerable people who had been deceived into staying in squalid conditions at Geneva House. Read More

Baking and Slaughtering at Worcester Museum Causes Great Excitement

6 May 2016

The Worcester Museum once again presented learners with the exciting learning opportunity at the Baking and Slaughtering Programme that was held at the museum from 12 April 2016 to 22 April 2016. Read More

Outdoor Gymnasium Handed Over to Community of Gugulethu

6 May 2016

As part of the Community Outreach Programme by the National Minister of Sport, Fikile Mbalula, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais to Present Trophies to Top SA Surfers

6 May 2016

On Sunday, 8 May 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will officially acknowledge the winners of the Cape Town Pro Surf and present them with trophies at Big Bay Beach. Read More

Hearing into Go George violence resumes

5 May 2016

A Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) hearing to consider the possible suspension or cancellation of operating licences held by 32 members of the Uncedo George Taxi Association resumed on Tuesday 3 May 2016 in Oudtshoorn. Read More

National Burns Awareness Week: How to help those Living with Burns

5 May 2016

In South Africa, burns are the third most common cause of accidental deaths amongst children under 14 years, exceeded only by motor vehicle accidents and drowning. Read More

George taxi licence hearing postponed

5 May 2016

A Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) hearing to consider the possible suspension or cancellation of operating licences held by 32 members of the Uncedo George Taxi Association, which started on 3 May 2016 in Oudtshoorn, will now proceed on 9 May... Read More

Road project exceeds empowerment and employment targets

4 May 2016

Thousands of motorists will soon enjoy a better travelling experience on the R316 between Caledon and Bredasdorp after a R102 million investment by the Department of Transport and Public Works in resealing this road. Read More

A new R24 million clinic for Napier

4 May 2016

The construction of a R24 million Western Cape Department of Health clinic in Napier to replace existing facilities has commenced. Commissioned by the Department of Transport and Public Works, the clinic is expected to have been completed by the end... Read More

Africa Month Celebrations Kick Off with a Cultural Twist

3 May 2016

On Friday, 29 April 2016, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) in partnership with the National Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) hosted the official launch of Africa Month at Read More

Tridistrict Drama Festival Captivates Audiences With Spectacular Performances

3 May 2016

The Artscape Arena displayed confident performances and professionalism from the youngsters at the Tridistrict Drama Festival on Friday 29 April 2016. Read More

Fourteen killed on Western Cape roads over the weekend

3 May 2016

A preliminary report from the Western Cape Department of Health’s Forensic Pathology Services indicates that 14 road users died on the province’s roads over the long weekend. Read More

Minister Plato to launch new Walking Bus initiative in Wesbank

2 May 2016

Tomorrow, Tuesday 3 May 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety will launch the new Walking Bus initiative in Wesbank. Read More

Last Of Sport Cheque Handovers Takes Place In Metro District

29 April 2016

A total of R3 019 000 was handed over to various sport federations of the Metro District by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS). Read More

Louwville High School expected to be ready for 2017 academic year

29 April 2016

The Department of Transport and Public Works is making good progress with the construction of the new Louwville High School in Vredenburg. Read More

Minister Anroux Marais' Speech at the Africa Month Launch

29 April 2016

Good day, goeiemôre, molweni It gives me great pleasure to officially launch Africa Month in the Western Cape today. It is an even greater occasion that our launch takes place in Paarl. Read More

Official Opening of State of the Art Symphony Way Community Day Centre

28 April 2016

Today the Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, officially opened the new Symphony Way Community Day Centre. The facility will provide further healthcare coverage for communities currently serviced by the Delft CHC. Read More

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