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Over 10 000 learners attending WCED Winter Schools during the holiday period

6 July 2017

Every school holiday period, one of my biggest concerns is for those learners whose parents work full time and who are left unsupervised at home. Read More

Reports on Proposed Commission Inaccurate

6 July 2017

Reports on Proposed Commission Inaccurate Read More

WCED equips teachers to offer crucial technical skills education

5 July 2017

To improve our educators' teaching and leadership skills, the WCED is hosting a number of seminars, conferences and workshops this holiday period at the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute (CTLI) and other venues. Read More

18 000 visits recorded at Elsies River ICAN centre

5 July 2017

About 18 000 visits have been recorded at the ICAN centre in Elsies River, a multi-million rand government investment seeking to equip residents with digital skills. Read More

Olympic fun at Bokmakierie Holiday Programme

5 July 2017

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) hosted an Olympic School Holiday Programme at Bokmakierie Primary School in Athlone on 4 July 2017. Read More

Talented young chefs in cooking challenge at Ministry First Thursday

5 July 2017

The Western Cape’s talented young chefs-in-training will challenge each other to a cook-off at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities this First Thursday. Read More

Media Alert: SA Society of Archivists Conference To Be Opened By Minister Marais

4 July 2017

MEDIA ALERT: SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIETY OF ARCHIVISTS CONFERENCE TO BE OPENED BY MINISTER MARAIS   Read More

Cabinet Approves Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Bill

4 July 2017

I am pleased to announce that the Western Cape Cabinet has approved the submission of the Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Bill. The Bill will now proceed to the Legislature following Cabinet's approval last week.   Read More

DCAS hands over funding for quality sport facilities in communities

4 July 2017

On 4 July 2017, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais handed over ceremonial cheques to the value of R1 471 000 to the Mayors of the Breede Valley, Mossel Bay and Overstrand Municipalities for quality sport fac Read More

MEDIA ALERT: Minister Schäfer to visit Technical Teacher Training Programme

4 July 2017

Tomorrow, 5th July 2017, Minister Debbie Schäfer will be visiting Bellville Technical High School where over 200 teachers are taking part in Grade 12 CAPS Technical teacher training. Read More

Random breath testing another weapon in fight against drink driving

3 July 2017

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

Five fatalities on Western Cape roads

3 July 2017

Three pedestrians and two drivers lost their lives in five separate incidents, according to a preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services. Read More

Media Alert: Municipalities To Receive Sport Facility Funding

3 July 2017

MEDIA ALERT: MUNICIPALITIES TO RECEIVE SPORT FACILITY FUNDING FROM MINISTER MARAIS Read More

Innovative Western Cape residents in the spotlight

3 July 2017

Tomorrow, Alan Winde, will kick off a month-long programme focusing on innovation in the province’s public and private sector. There will be a special focus on how residents are using innovation to respond to challenges and grow opportunities in... Read More

WCED opens state-of-the-art school library and information centre

3 July 2017

EDULIS, the Education Library and Information Service of the Western Cape Education Department, has moved into new, state-of-the-art premises in Kuils River. Read More

Innovative Western Cape residents in the spotlight

2 July 2017

Innovation in the Western Cape will be showcased this month. During July, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will visit projects in the public and private sector which focus on innovation. Read More

Groot Brak River Youth Café launched by Department

2 July 2017

To conclude Youth Month commemorations, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched the Groot Brak River Youth Café. Read More

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