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Western Cape Government condemns extortion in public transport

8 October 2024

Joint statement by Minister Anroux Marais and Minister Isaac Sileku Western Cape Government Condemns Extortion in Public Transport Industry and Urges Residents to Report to SAPS Hotline Read More

Minister Marais on the arrest of seven SAPS members for extortion

8 October 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has welcomed the arrest of seven suspects on extortion charges, while expressing grave concerns that all seven are currently serving in the South African Police Service. Read More

WC Provincial Vets Week highlights the importance of Veterinary Services

7 October 2024

Western Cape Provincial Vets Week highlights the importance of Veterinary Services and promotes biosecurity Read More

WC Government calls on organised labour to work with it in creating jobs

7 October 2024

Premier Alan Winde notes the serious concerns raised by trade unions who marched on the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) and national Parliament today, 7 October 2024, as part of a one-day strike. Read More

Media invite to launch of “Service to the People” DSD Mobile Office

7 October 2024

The media are invited to attend the launch of the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) first mobile office on 09 October 2024. Read More

Four top Western Cape teachers honoured at the National teaching Awards!

5 October 2024

Western Cape teachers have excelled at the 24th National Teaching Awards held in Boksburg this morning! Read More

Accessible adolescent and youth healthcare spaces for high school learners

4 October 2024

Accessible adolescent and youth healthcare spaces and services for high school learners Read More

WC learners express deep admiration for their teachers for World Teachers Day

4 October 2024

Tomorrow, countries around the world will be celebrating World Teachers Day. Read More

Western Cape excels at National Teacher and Learner Skills Competition 2024

3 October 2024

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has every reason to be proud of the exceptional talents that represented the province in various categories at the Sasol and Kagiso Trust National Teacher and Learner Skills Competition. Read More

Minister Marais commends major successes by LEAP members

3 October 2024

Today, 3 October 2024, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux, Marais, accompanied Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) members in Mfuleni on their patrols. Read More

Premier’s Council on Skills to double down on Dual Occupational Training

3 October 2024

On Tuesday, 1 October 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired the Premier’s Council on Skills (PCS) at the College of Cape Town in Cape Town. Read More

Minister Marais on arrest of four police officers

3 October 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has congratulated the South African Police Service (SAPS) Western Cape Anti-Corruption Unit on the arrest of four suspects for a house robbery in Llandudno, but has... Read More

Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre celebrates 20 years of healthcare service

3 October 2024

The Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC), located on the grounds of Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital in Mitchells Plain, proudly celebrated 20 years of specialist rehabilitation healthcare services with a Gala Dinner on Wednesday, 02 October 2024. Read More

Minister Simmers kicks off October Mobility Month

3 October 2024

Minister Simmers kicks off October Mobility Month at MR191 road upgrades near Franschhoek Read More

Scholar Transport Operators urged to participate in Defensive Driving

3 October 2024

The Western Cape Government, in partnership with the Road Accident Fund (RAF), is excited to announce a special Defensive Driving Workshop for scholar transport drivers and operators within Cape Town. Read More

Extortion highlighted as the Western Cape launched Mobility Month

2 October 2024

On 1 October 2024, the Western Cape Government (WCG) launched Mobility Month 2024 at the Bellville Transport Interchange. Read More

Entries for Western Cape Big Walk extended

2 October 2024

The deadline to enter the Western Cape Big Walk – which is free of charge – has been extended to Thursday, 3 October 2024 at 13:00. Read More

WC learners honoured with special awards at Eskom Expo Science Fair

2 October 2024

Two Western Cape learners were the recipients of special awards at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair. Read More

#ThankATeacher: Show your appreciation with words of gratitude

1 October 2024

October is National Teacher Appreciation month, with World Teachers’ Day being celebrated around the world on 5 October 2024. Read More