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Contraception myths – What you need to know about the 'pill' and more

26 September 2022

When it comes to contraceptives, there are many options for you. Contraceptives can give you freedom and peace of mind to protect yourself from unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Read More

#BackOnTrack: Strengthening examination practice for Grade 10 and 11 learners

26 September 2022

Western Cape schools now have the option of giving their Grade 10 and 11 learners more examination practice at the end of this year, to build up exam-writing muscle that was lost as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More

Western Cape Government opposes Eskom tariff hike proposal

26 September 2022

Media release: Western Cape Government opposes Eskom’s proposal for a 32% tariff hike Already hard-pressed South African residents simply cannot afford the Eskom-proposed increase of 32% in the electricity tariff. Read More

WCape Minister of Infrastructure's outreach programme heads to the Garden Route

26 September 2022

The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, will this week head to the Garden Route District on various outreach engagements. Read More

Housing handover marks a new chapter for elderly in De Hoop, Malmesbury

23 September 2022

Earlier this week, a new chapter was marked in the lives of seven elderly beneficiaries when Premier Alan Winde handed over the keys to their brand-new homes in the De Hoop Housing Project, Malmesbury. Read More

Occupational Therapy Week at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

23 September 2022

Occupational Therapy Week at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital – rebuild, reconnect and rediscover  Read More

Western Cape Municipalities urged to bolster load shedding plans

22 September 2022

Media release: Western Cape municipalities urged to bolster load shedding contingency measures at extended Provincial Cabinet meeting. Read More

Premier takes "Listening Tour" to Ceres & Malmesbury

22 September 2022

Media release: Premier takes “Listening Tour” to Ceres and Malmesbury. Read More

DSD approaches high court over illegal rehabs

22 September 2022

The Western Cape Department of Social Development has continued to receive complaints about illegal rehabilitation centres exploiting clients and in some cases, violating their human rights. Read More

SA School makes the final 3 in the World’s Best School Prize

22 September 2022

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Pinelands North Primary School in Cape Town has been nominated as a finalist in the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity. Read More

Indigenous Games team capped for participation at National tournament

22 September 2022

On Wednesday, 21 September 2022, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais capped 98 players from the Western Cape who will be competing at the National Indigenous Games, which will take place in Kwa-Zulu Natal from 24 September 2022. Read More

LEAP confiscates 7 illegal firearms in one week

22 September 2022

Between 5 - 11 September 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers confiscated 7 illegal firearms and arrested of 179 individuals for a variety of crimes. LEAP is an initiative of the Western Cape Government (WCG) and is run in... Read More

#ClassOf2022: 40 days to go!

21 September 2022

We are 40 days away from the 2022 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, and it’s all systems go across our province to make sure that every single one of our candidates has the opportunity to succeed. Matric revision support Read More

Media alert: World’s best school prizes - announcement of the top 3!

21 September 2022

The WCED would like to invite media to Pinelands North Primary School tomorrow, as we wait in anticipation to hear if Read More

Nearly half of all Buildings Completed are in the Western Cape

21 September 2022

Almost half of all buildings completed in South Africa, by value, between January and July of this year, were in the Western Cape. Read More

Minister Simmers announces the completion of the Moorreesburg High School

21 September 2022

The Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers announced the completion of the construction of the Moorreesburg High School, in the Swartland Municipality. The construction of Moorreesburg High School was completed in August 2022.  Read More

Premier urges close crime-fighting partnership with Swartland Municipality

21 September 2022

Joint media release: Premier urges close crime-fighting partnership with Swartland Municipality Read More

Minister Marais to cap Indigenous Games team competing at National tournament

20 September 2022

Tomorrow, 21 September 2022, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will cap 98 players from the Western Cape who will be competing at the National Indigenous Games, which will take place in Kwa-Zulu Nata Read More

PERO 2022/23: Our Pathway from Recovery to Growth

20 September 2022

Today, the Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, tabled the Western Cape Provincial Economic Review and Outlook 2022/23 (PERO) in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Read More

Showcasing skills that will contribute towards our economy

20 September 2022

On Saturday, 17 September 2022, the WCED hosted their third Skills Competition at Bellville Technical High School. Read More

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