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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

Changing mindsets on World Hearing Day

3 March 2024

For World Hearing Day this year – which is commemorated annually on 3 March – we are focusing on “changing mindsets.” Read More

Knysna Council adopts Diagnostic Assessment and Support Plan from WC Government

2 March 2024

Joint Media Release: Knysna Council adopts Diagnostic Assessment and Support Plan from provincial government Read More

Western Cape Department of Social Development celebrates Social Work Month

1 March 2024

For the month of March, we are honouring all those in the social service profession, as it is Social Work Month. Read More

Vanrhyns Pass roadworks notice

1 March 2024

Notice of temporary lane closures due to construction works along Vanrhyns Pass Tr 16/02 (r27) between Km 34.65 and Km 40.16 Vanrhyns Pass (R27) between Vanrhynsdorp and Niewoudtville will be under construction from end – February 2024 to mid-June... Read More

Minister Allen to provide an update on Joslin Smith

1 March 2024

Today, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, will provide an update into the investigation of missing 7-year-old Joslin Smith. This young girl worryingly has been missing for almost two weeks.  Read More

Premier’s Council on Skills looks at immense potential of innovation

1 March 2024

Media Release: Premier’s Council on Skills looks at immense potential of innovation and technology to promote job creation Read More

Premier's Digicon series returns with a focus on safety

29 February 2024

Media Release: Premier Winde’s Digicon series returns with a focus on safety & strengthening partnerships to tackle crime Read More

Economic booster for local enterprises through roads project

28 February 2024

Transport infrastructure project linking Franschhoek with Paarl will be an economic booster for local enterprises Read More

36 Suspects sniffed out by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9/Safety Units

28 February 2024

36 Suspects sniffed out by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units Read More

WC Government asks for close cooperation in addressing Knysna challenges

28 February 2024

Joint Media Release: Western Cape Government asks for close cooperation between all spheres of government in addressing Knysna challenges Read More

CDWP hosts stakeholder engagement for Community Development Workers

28 February 2024

Breede Valley Municipality, February 28, 2024 – Today, the Directorate of the Community Development Worker Programme (CDWP) is convening a vital public stakeholder engagement at the Golden Valley Lodge and Casino in Breede Valley Municipality. Read More

Tygerberg Hospital’s Water Treatment Plant slashes water bill by more than 90%

28 February 2024

Tygerberg Hospital’s Water Treatment Plant slashes municipal water bill by more than 90%    Read More

Akkedisberg Worker’s Trust an example of agri-worker empowerment

27 February 2024

During his recent visit to the Akkedisberg Workers Trust, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer expressed his pride in the work of the award-winning wine business. Read More

LEAP Officers confiscate 17 firearms during first month of 2024

26 February 2024

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers continue to work creating safer communities by conducting various operations and patrols in the hotspot areas where they are deployed. Read More

Minister Mbombo promotes healthy lifestyle awareness with church leaders

23 February 2024

Today, 22 February 2024, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Professor Nomafrench Mbombo joined church leaders from the National Pastors Indaba Advocacy in Citrusdal to raise awareness about healthy lifestyle choices for overall well-being. Read More

Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units arrest suspects

22 February 2024

Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units arrest 24 suspects in one week. Read More

Department of Social Development’s food relief programme in Karoo a team effort

22 February 2024

The Western Cape Government proved once again that it is committed to supporting the most vulnerable, especially in a time of crisis during the recent two-week Eskom power outage in the Central Karoo. Electricity was restored on 15 February. Read More

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