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Western Cape signs Memorandum Of Understanding with Potatoes SA

13 April 2023

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and Potatoes SA recently signed a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Potatoes are the most common staple food consumed by most people in South Africa to prepare various meals. Read More

Illegal selling of diplomas and certificates

13 April 2023

Recently, messages have been circulating to claim you can obtain a Traffic Officer Diploma for a fee without attending any classes or writing an examination. The Western Cape Government will never ask any person to pay to receive a diploma or... Read More

Overstrand K-9 and Rural Safety Units assist in apprehending suspect on the run

13 April 2023

Overstrand K-9 and Rural Safety Units assist in apprehending suspect that has been on the run. Read More

Premier Winde’s 7th Energy Digicon focuses on province’s growing “Green Economy"

13 April 2023

Media release: Premier Winde’s 7th Energy Digicon focuses on the province’s growing “Green Economy” Read More

Rolling blackouts & safety top the agenda of Premier’s latest “Listening Tour”

12 April 2023

Media release: Rolling blackouts & safety top the agenda of Premier’s latest “Listening Tour” Read More

Long weekend sees LEAP Officers issuing cuffs instead of bunnies

12 April 2023

Long weekend sees LEAP Officers issuing cuffs instead of bunnies to over 130 suspects.  Read More

Increase in medical and trauma incidents this Easter weekend

12 April 2023

Providing effective emergency care both in-and-out of hospital medical care to residents was again a high priority for the health workers in the province this past long weekend.    Emergency Medical Services Read More

Premier impressed at infrastructure investment by Breede Valley Municipality

10 April 2023

Media release: #ListeningTour - Premier Winde impressed at massive infrastructure investment by Breede Valley Municipality Read More

Easter weekend calls for individual responsibility to keep everyone safe

6 April 2023

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages residents to play their part in doing whatever they can this Easter weekend to keep themselves, the people they care about, and all road users safe. Read More

CoCT outlines “aggressive” drive to end loadshedding at Premier's Energy Digicon

6 April 2023

Media release: CoCT’s Executive Director of Energy outlines “aggressive” drive to end loadshedding at Premier’s 6th Energy Digicon Read More

220 more youth upskilled through the Chrysalis Academy

6 April 2023

Today, 6 April 2023, 220 young women who hail from every corner of the province, graduated from the Chrysalis Academy.   Read More

Minister Simmers delivers hope in Bitou

5 April 2023

The Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers remains steadfast in his resolve to building hope through infrastructure projects across the Western Cape. He recently officiated two key events in Plettenberg Bay. Read More

Chrysalis Academy 22 Charlie Graduation

5 April 2023

Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony of 22 Charlie on Thursday, 6 April 2023, at the Chrysalis Academy in Tokai. Read More

Minister Wenger encourages residents to get out and explore the Western Cape

5 April 2023

“As we look forward to a busy period in our tourism calendar, I encourage residents of the Western Cape to get out and explore the amazing and diverse experiences on offer. Read More

Long Weekend Road Safety Operation – Thursday 6 April 2023

5 April 2023

Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie will join Provincial Traffic Services during an operation to wish travellers a safe journey during the April Holiday long weekend. Read More

Rural Safety Unit provide extra boots on the ground for greater safety

5 April 2023

Rural Safety Unit provide extra boots on the ground for greater safety across Overberg District. Today, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, officially launched the Overstrand Rural Safety Unit (ORSU) in... Read More

Premier welcomes termination of State of Disaster but demands action – now

5 April 2023

Media release: Premier Winde welcomes termination of State of Disaster but demands action – now Read More

Mobility Minister emphasises personal responsibility to prevent road crashes

5 April 2023

Mobility Minister emphasises personal responsibility to prevent road crashes this weekend Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Movement on the Central Line thanks to intergovernmental collaboration

4 April 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

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