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Minister Grant to officially open the Swartberg Pass

9 April 2018

Tomorrow, 10 April 2018, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Donald Grant will officially open the newly completed Swartberg Pass in Prince Albert. Read More

Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop launched by Minister Fritz

9 April 2018

The Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop was officially launched today in Robertson by Western Cape Social Development MEC, Albert Fritz.< Read More

Western Cape Health MEC celebrates World Health Day in Bonteheuwel

9 April 2018

The Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo celebrated World Health Day with a Western Cape on Wellness (WoW) Community Club in Bonteheuwel. Read More

Provincial Notice( Draft Western Cape Nineteenth Gambling and Racing Amendment)

9 April 2018

The following provincial notice is published for comments: Provincial Treasury: Western Cape: Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act, 1996 (Act 4 of 1996): Draft Western Cape Nineteenth Gambling and Racing Amendment Bill, Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

5 April 2018

The average level for dams across the Western Cape for the week starting 2 April is 17.6% (2017: 24.3 %). Read More

Good progress on Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute construction project

5 April 2018

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is making good progress with a R281 million project to replace the Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) laboratory in Salt River. Read More

Premier Zille to Welcome 2018 Pay Interns

5 April 2018

Premier Zille to Welcome 2018 Pay Interns Read More

Road deaths up over long Easter weekend

5 April 2018

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works This past Easter long weekend has seen a spike in both driver and pedestrian deaths, resulting in an overall increase from 25 deaths to 27 deaths when compared to the same period... Read More

Department of Community Safety Supports Nurturing Innovation in Government

5 April 2018

On Thursday, 5 April 2018, the Department of Community Safety was invited to be a part of the ‘Nurturing Innovation’ first Thursday event  hosted by Minister of Economic Opport Read More

Premier to Welcome the World's Largest Operating Wooden-Hulled Tall Ship

4 April 2018

On Friday, 6 April, Premier Helen Zille will officially welcome the world's largest operating wooden hulled tall ship – Tenacious – as it sails into Cape Town from the Falkland Islands. Read More

New air conditioning equipment uses less energy and water

3 April 2018

Since November 2017, the Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) has been engaged in a R16-million project to replace key air conditioning system components in W Read More

Minister to launch new Oudtshoorn Shelter for Homeless people

3 April 2018

Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will launch the Oudtshoorn Shelter for Homeless people. The MEC will be joined by Oudtshoorn Executive Mayor, Cllr. Colan Sylvester. Read More

Oudtshoorn Shelter for the Homeless launched by Minister Fritz

3 April 2018

The Oudtshoorn Shelter for the Homeless was officially launched today in the town’s centre by Western Cape Social Development MEC, Albert Fritz. The MEC was joined by Oudtshoorn Executive Mayor, Cllr. Colan Sylvester. Read More

Media Release: Pick n Pay spaza shop project racks up successes

3 April 2018

Spaza shop modernization project delivers good results Read More

Road safety first this Easter

29 March 2018

Provincial Traffic Services (PTS) officials and their partner agencies will be hard at work keeping Western Cape roads safe this Easter and beyond. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

29 March 2018

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

29 March 2018

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. The average level for dams across the Western Cape for the week starting 26 March is 18.2% (2017: 25.6 %). Read More

SASSA R10 bank charge: The poor shouldn’t pay for SASSA mistakes

29 March 2018

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) condemns the fleecing of R10 in bank charges from the Read More

It’s all-hands-on-deck as law enforcement gears up for busy Easter period

29 March 2018

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

Two Oceans runners can save water and support local this weekend

29 March 2018

Runners receive locally made Drybath, to help save water Read More

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