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Resealing works on the R304 between Philadelphia and Adderley roads

10 February 2016

For a period of eight months, the Department of Transport and Public Works will be resealing a 25 km portion of the R304 between Philadelphia and Adderley roads. Read More

Major R487 million N1 upgrade project to ease congestion in the city

10 February 2016

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

Great Enthusiasm At First Music And Career Workshop

9 February 2016

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has partnered with the Cape Town International Jazz Festival and the national Department of Arts and Culture Read More

Conviction of Corrupt cops Welcomed

9 February 2016

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

Dias Museum Celebrates 27th Birthday

8 February 2016

On Wednesday 3 February 2016 the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), in collaboration with the Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex and Mosse Read More

Darling school teacher recognised for scholar patrol service

8 February 2016

This morning (8 February 2016), the Department of Transport and Public Works recognised Darling school teacher Maud Paulsen (54) for her outstanding contribution to child road safety in the Western Cape. Read More

Hawston murder – Targeting of SAPS and Family members condemned

8 February 2016

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

One pedestrian killed in Worcester this weekend

8 February 2016

Provincial Traffic Services stopped a total of 2 669 vehicles in 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the province from 5 to 7 February 2016. Read More

New Patient Administrative (AR) and Billing system at Prince Albert Hospital

5 February 2016

The Clinicom and AR (Billing) systems were implemented at Prince Albert Hospital on Sunday 31 January 2016. These systems replaced the previous system that was used at the hospital. Read More

Roadworks near Avontuur wine estate, Stellenbosch

5 February 2016

Roadworks will take place between February and May 2016 on the R44 near Avontuur wine estate in Stellenbosch. Read More

77 graduate Social Auxiliary Workers congratulated by Minister Fritz

5 February 2016

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz, today congratulated 77 learners who graduated with Social Auxiliary Work qualifications from the Hugenote College in Wellington. Read More

Department to provide counselling assistance to family of slain 7 month-old baby

4 February 2016

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has dispatched social workers to the family of the brutally murdered 7 month-old baby in Philippi. Read More

Western Cape celebrates its diverse culture at annual Cultural Affairs Awards

4 February 2016

Entertainment by groups such as Die Nuwe Graskoue Trappers and the Little Giants Youth Group, singing, dancing, a rich cultural diversity showing through outfits and attitudes and an overall great atmosphere ensured the success of the momentus... Read More

Rehabilitation of the R43 between Worcester and Wyzersdrift

4 February 2016

A Department of Transport and Public Works contract to rehabilitate Main Road 298 on the R43 between Worcester and Wyzersdrift, including a section through Rawsonville, is approximately 30% complete. Read More

Cultural Affairs Awards 2015/16: Minister Celebrates Colourful Culture

4 February 2016

On 3 February 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, delivered the keynote address at the annual provincial Cultural Affairs Awards ceremony in Paarl. Read More

Media Alert: Mossel Bay Dias Festival Officially Opened By Minister Marais

4 February 2016

Tomorrow, 5 February 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will officially open the Mossel Bay Dias Festival Read More

Eleven motorists arrested since Monday

4 February 2016

Provincial Traffic Services arrested eleven motorists this week, including seven in the Somerset West service area, for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Read More

Western Cape residents' internet behaviour revealed

4 February 2016

4 February 2016 The average Western Cape resident spends more than 20% of their monthly income on connectivity. Read More

Road safety education involving learners and schools

3 February 2016

The Department of Transport and Public Works ran a road safety awareness event at the Noluthando School for the Deaf in Khayelitsha on 2 February 2016. Read More

Pensioners to Receive Title Deeds in Ebenezer, Vredendal

3 February 2016

Western Cape Human Settlement Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will hand over 85 title deeds in Ebenezer, Vredendal on 04 February 2016. Thirty four (34) of the title deeds will be handed to pensioners, two of which are 85 years old. Read More

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