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Fifteen arrested by Swartland, Overstrand & Mossel Bay K-9 & Rural Safety Units

13 March 2024

The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, are continuing to disrupt and stop criminal activities in the Western Cape. Read More

147 Professional Nurses join the new Postgraduate Diploma programmes at the WCCN

13 March 2024

147 Professional Nurses join the new Postgraduate Diploma programmes at the Western Cape College of Nursing (WCCN)    Read More

Doctor encourages moms to book early for healthy pregnancies

13 March 2024

Maternal, child and women’s health are one of the key priorities of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. Read More

YearBeyond opens applications for two additional programmes

12 March 2024

YearBeyond is excited to announce the opening of applications for two more of its programmes:  Read More

Empowering emerging contractors: A path to construction industry success

12 March 2024

The construction industry, which is pivotal in driving economic growth and development, offers a myriad opportunities for emerging contractors. Read More

Conradie Park continues to improve the lives of residents

11 March 2024

Western Cape Government's Better Living Model Conradie Park development continues to improve the lives of residents. Read More

Fake application being sent arround

11 March 2024

The following fake information came to our attention. The following message is being sent via WhatsApp currently. The original message: TRAFFIC OFFICERS LEARNERSHIP APPLICATION PORTAL IS OPEN Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Maynier visit #BackOnTrack extra classes

10 March 2024

Joint Media Release - Premier Winde and Minister Maynier visit #BackOnTrack extra classes Read More

Premier Winde and Minister Maynier visit Back On Track extra classes

10 March 2024

On Saturday, 9 March 2024, Premier Alan Winde joined Western Cape Education Minister, David Maynier, for a visit to Rocklands Primary School, where Grade 4 and 7 learners were attending Saturday classes as part of the #BackOnTrack programme. Read More

Social work changes lives

8 March 2024

Throughout the month of March, we will be celebrating and honouring all those in the social service profession as part of Social Work Month. Read More

Successes by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units

7 March 2024

Various successes by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units. Read More

Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting

7 March 2024

Media Release: Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet on Wednesday, 6 March. Read More

Cape Town Cycle Tour brings important boost to province

6 March 2024

This weekend will see the riding of the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour. This scenic and gruelling event has become a highlight on the annual cycling calendar, drawing cyclists from across the world to join the group of 30 000 riders.   Read More

Wellness Hub brings healthcare closer to the people

6 March 2024

Wellness Hub alleviates pressure from Du Noon CHC, brings healthcare closer to the people    Read More

Minister Maynier urges parents to vote in the School Governing Body elections

6 March 2024

While most of us are aware of the general elections taking place later this year, there is another large election that is about to take place which involves all parents and caregivers across the country: the 2024 School Governing Body (SGB)... Read More

Skilled workers are central to the sustainability of the Agricultural sector

6 March 2024

When Dr Ivan Meyer was appointed the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture in 2019 he stressed that the future of a sustainable agricultural sector is dependent on new information, technological advancement, and a generation of agri-workers and youth... Read More

Save babies' lives, one milk drop at a time

6 March 2024

  Human milk banking week is observed from 01 to 07 March every year and promotes the establishment, support, and continuous operation of human milk banks at hospitals with neo-natal units. Read More

Minister Marais expresses sorrow at passing of legend Johnny Theunissen

5 March 2024

Minister Anroux Marais expresses sorrow at passing of legend Johnny Theunissen Read More

First payout made for reporting an illegal firearm

4 March 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen is thrilled that the first payout, amounting to R 3 000.00, for reporting an illegal firearm was made on 28 February 2024. Read More

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