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Invitation to Human Trafficking Awareness event

26 July 2024

Human trafficking is a prevalent crime that affects millions of people worldwide, including vulnerable people who are often trafficked through transportation hubs. Read More

Update on MR310 (R303) and other routes to Citrusdal

26 July 2024

Citrusdal has experienced significant challenges to road access following multiple severe weather events which flooded routes to the town. A section of the link to the N7 completely washed away. Access route status Read More

Minister Anton Bredell visits Goedverwacht to monitor restoration efforts to

26 July 2024

Recent heavy seasonal winter rains from 10 July 2024 to 17 July 2024 have caused significant disruptions to water supplies across various communities in the Western Cape Province. One of the hardest-hit areas is the Goedverwacht Local Community near... Read More

Media release: UNESCO proclaims new World Heritage Site in WC and KZN

26 July 2024

On Friday, 26 July 2024, the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee proclaimed World Heritage status for three sites in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, as part of the South African nomination, ‘The Emergence of Modern Human... Read More

Address by MEC Mackenzie at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee

26 July 2024

Inscription of the Emergence Of Modern Human Behaviour:  The Pleistocene Occupation Sites Of South Africa New Delhi, India Friday, 26 July 2024 Read More

Heavy congestion on the N1 inbound after two weeks of rain

25 July 2024

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Infrastructure has had to close certain lanes of the N1 inbound near Sable Road for safety reasons, as well as along the Sable Road Service Corridor at the second Century City ac Read More

Innovative new Swims App a “Game-Changer” for social workers

25 July 2024

On 25 July 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt launched the Social Work Integrated Management System (SWIMS) Application in Langa, Cape Town. Read More

Construction of Malmesbury Bypass link road is well under way

24 July 2024

The construction of a 6.7km greenfield road link between the Hopefield Interchange on the N7 highway and the intersection of the R45, in the direction of Wellington, and the R46 towards Riebeek Kasteel near Malmesbury is progressing well. Read More

Don’t wait! Grade R and transfer applications for 2025 open soon!

23 July 2024

Parents who wish to apply for Grade R or a school transfer for the 2025 school year can do so from 1 August 2024. Grade R applications Read More

Minister Anroux Marias welcomes major Stilbaai drug bust

23 July 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais welcomes the major drug bust made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Stilbaai over the past weekend.  Read More

Minister Meyer opens 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture

23 July 2024

Yesterday, 22 July 2024, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, officially opened the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture in Cape Town. Read More

Minister Marais condemns attack on LEAP officer

22 July 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais condemns the attack on a LEAP (Law Enforcement Advancement Plan) officer in Hanover Park this morning, 19 July. Read More

Invitation to launch of exciting new SWIMS application

22 July 2024

The Western Cape Government prides itself on finding innovative solutions to improving service delivery. Read More

Two Western Cape sites lining up for World Heritage status this week

22 July 2024

Two Western Cape sites lining up for World Heritage status this week This week, the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will deliberate on whether two Western Cape sites achieve World Heritage status. Read More

WC Government wins prestigious UN award for public service innovation

21 July 2024

Media Release: Western Cape Government wins prestigious United Nations award for public service innovation Read More

Addressing recent infrastructure challenges following extreme weather events

19 July 2024

The Western Cape has experienced numerous extreme weather occurrences since 2022, significantly impacting our infrastructure, especially in human settlements and transport sectors. Read More

Executive Summary of Premier’s speech at debate on President’s Address

19 July 2024

Media Release: Executive Summary of Premier’s speech at debate on President’s Address at the opening Parliament Read More

Adv Chantal Smith appointed as the new Head of the Department of Infrastructure

18 July 2024

Advocate Chantal Smith appointed as the new Head of the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Read More

Horizon Secure Centre upgrades bring hope to its residents

17 July 2024

On 16 July 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, officially reopened the Horizon Secure Care Centre in Cape Town. Read More

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