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Department of Community Safety transfers R2.530 million to Metro Police K-9 Unit

23 October 2020

Department of Community Safety transfers R2.530 million to Metro Police K-9 Unit for 2020/21 Read More

World Polio day 2020: Importance of immunisations

23 October 2020

October 24 is World Polio Day. In the Western Cape, routine vaccination services do not always reach all children and some children fell behind their immunisation schedule during lockdown. Read More

Department of Community Safety to donate funds & vehicles to Metro K-9 Unit

22 October 2020

Department of Community Safety to donate funds & vehicles to Metro Police K-9 Unit Read More

Premier Winde outlines the path to recovery for the Western Cape

22 October 2020

The courage needed to get the job done and to keep us moving forward  Read More

Don’t cut provincial budgets to bailout zombie state-owned airline SAA

21 October 2020

We are  concerned that provincial budgets will be raided to fund the R10.5 billion to bailout zombie state-owned airline South African Airways (SAA). Read More

Court Watching Brief monitors 92 cases struck off court roll

21 October 2020

Court Watching Brief monitors 92 cases struck off court roll due to SAPS inefficiencies Read More

Minister Madikizela opens R283 million Baden Powell Drive

21 October 2020

I am passionate about empowering local and young entrepreneurs. It gives me great honour to be part of this project that created job opportunities for local residents and emerging CIDB contractors. Read More

Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal celebrates 20 years

21 October 2020

The Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers says today’s 20- year celebration of the Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT) clearly demonstrates the significant role they’ve played over the years in ensuring that conflict between... Read More

Surviving cancer through COVID-19- young pharmacist shares his story

21 October 2020

When Dean Fabian Fritz, a 30-year-old Roving Post-Basic Pharmacist Assist, started his journey with Western Cape Government Health in 2012, he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, especially those who live with serious chronic conditions. Read More

#CommitToFinish: NSC practical exams start tomorrow

20 October 2020

9 032 learners will complete their Computer Applications Technology (CAT) practical exam tomorrow, while 854 learners have their Information Technology practical exam on Thursday.  Read More

Minister Fritz to unpack Court Watching Brief report

20 October 2020

Minister Fritz to unpack Court Watching Brief report on cases struck off the court role Read More

Celebrating 20 years – The Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal

20 October 2020

Today, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements kicks-off celebrations marking the 20th year of the Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal (RHT) in Cape Town. Read More

Minister Fritz calls for comments on the new Western Cape licensing fee tariffs

20 October 2020

WCLA Update: Minister Fritz calls for comments on the new Western Cape licensing fee tariffs Read More

Minister Madikizela to open R283 million Baden Powell Drive

20 October 2020

Tomorrow, Wednesday 21 October 2020, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will officially open the newly upgraded Baden Powel Drive. Read More

Food Security promotes dignity and wellness

20 October 2020

On World Food Day 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited several vegetable garden projects in Rietpoort, in the Matzikama Municipality, West Coast District. During the visit, Minister Meyer highlighted the... Read More

Media Statement: Laingsburg receives over R700 000 in sport facility funding

20 October 2020

Yesterday, 19 October 2020, Minister Anroux Marais presented R717 350.00 to the Laingsburg Municipality to improve the JJ Ellis Sports Ground, catering for the codes of Netball, Rugby, Cricket, Track and Field Marathons and Read More

Minister David Maynier tables 2020 PERO and MERO

20 October 2020

Today (20 October 2020), Western Cape Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, tabled the Western Cape Provincial Economic Review and Outlook 2020 (PERO) and the Municipal Economic Review and Outlook 2020 (MERO) in the... Read More

Media Alert: Laingsburg to receive over R700 000 in sport facility funding

19 October 2020

On Monday, 19 October 2020, Minister Anroux Marais will officially present R 717 350.00 to the Laingsburg Municipality to improve the JJ Ellis Sports Ground, catering for the codes of Netball, Rugby, Cricket, Track and Field Marathons and Soccer in... Read More

Khayelitsha residents to receive title deeds from Minister Tertuis Simmers

19 October 2020

Today, Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will hand over 18 title deeds to deserving recipients in Khayelitsha. Read More

Premier Alan Winde to deliver special address in WC Provincial Parliament

19 October 2020

The Western Cape Provincial Parliament has agreed to a request by Premier Alan Winde to address the legislature. The special address will be delivered on Thursday, and the follow-up debate will take place on Friday. Read More

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