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Media Statement: Minister Marais Launches Two New Skateboard Parks In Atlantis

15 May 2018

MEDIA STATEMENT: MINISTER MARAIS LAUNCHES TWO NEW SKATEBOARD PARKS IN ATLANTIS Read More

Taking Budget to the People Eden Region

15 May 2018

WESTERN CAPE PROTECTS THE VULNERABLE IN ITS BUDGET Read More

Noon Gun Commemoration Plaque Unveiled On Signal Hill

15 May 2018

On 14 May 2018, Minister Anroux Marais of Cultural Affairs and Sport officiated at the centenary of the introduction of the first 2-minute silence in Cape Town. Read More

Media Release: Western Cape once again records lowest unemployment rate

15 May 2018

The Western Cape has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, and despite the continued impact of the drought on the local economy, the province has created 123 000 new jobs since the first quarter of 2017.   Read More

Friendly competition at the Farmworkers’ Sports Day

14 May 2018

Friendly competition and many laughs were the order of the day at the 10th annual Farmworkers’ Sports day which took place at the Boland Park Stadium in Worcester on 12 May 2018. Read More

Minister Fritz launches Winter Readiness Campaign to mark International Families

14 May 2018

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, launched the Departments Winter Readiness Campaign at the Youth Solutions Africa shelter in Zonnebloem. Read More

DSD Winter Readiness Campaign to be launched by Minister Fritz

13 May 2018

Tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development will launch the Department’s Winter Readiness Campaign in Cape Town. Read More

Media Release: Minister Winde launches new cycle route

13 May 2018

Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde today launched the second in a series of cycle routes aimed at growing cycle tourism in the province. Minister Winde and a group of riders set off on the inaugural ride this morning.   Read More

Inspired by our youth

12 May 2018

Developing the youth by providing opportunities through quality education and skills development, the Western Cape Provincial Treasury and the Education Department has partnered with the provinces’ official banking partner, Nedbank to offer... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais To Launch Skateparks For Atlantis Youth

11 May 2018

On Monday, 14 May 2018 Anroux Marais, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will be launching two skateboard parks for youth in Atlantis as part of the After School Game Read More

Roadworks on the N1 from 14 to 18 May 2018

11 May 2018

Possible heavy traffic congestion is expected from Monday - Friday, 14 to 18 May 2018 The following lanes will be closed on the N1 for various roadworks operations which may cause heavy traffic congestion Read More

Media Alert: Minister Marais To Mark 100 Years Since 1st Two Minutes Of Silence

11 May 2018

On Monday, 14 May 2018 Anroux Marais, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will together with representatives from Cape Town museum and the Read More

Minister Grant condemns the killing of two taxi drivers in Delft

11 May 2018

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

Bredasdorp Integrated Youth Development Project launched by DSD

11 May 2018

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has launched the Integrated Youth Development Project in Bredasdorp. Read More

Joy as Beneficiaries Receive Title Deeds And Houses In Delft Cape Town

10 May 2018

Media Statement Joint Statement by The National And Western Cape Department Of Human Settlements Read More

Taking Budget to the People

10 May 2018

Western Cape Minister of Finance, Dr Ivan Meyer will be embarking on his annual Taking the Budget to the People Campaign in May 2018. Invitees include Executive Mayors, Municipal Managers, CFOs and key stakeholders. Read More

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety

10 May 2018

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Minister Plato comments on Lamoer corruption sentencing Date: 10 May 2018 Release: Immediate Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato launches Khayelitsha Walking Bus initiative

10 May 2018

Tomorrow, Friday 11 May 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will launch a new Walking Bus initiative in Makhaza, Khayelitsha. Read More

Department to launch Integrated Youth Development Services in Bredasdorp

10 May 2018

Tomorrow, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) in partnership with the Cape Agulhas Municipality will launch the innovative Integrated Youth Development Services. Read More

Minister Madikizela Starts Housing for Nyanga Backyarders And Disabled Persons

8 May 2018

Today, Tuesday 08 May 2018, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will turn the sod to mark the start of a housing project that will focus on Nyanga backyarders and includes people living with disabilities. Read More

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