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Western Cape Government launches School Sport Strategy backed by R130m investment

Today, the Western Cape Government officially launched the Western Cape School Sport Strategy, supported by a R130 million allocation over...

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Highest Grade 3 annual systemic test results ever!

11 February 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We have made a massive investment into early...

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What parents and operators need to know about learner transport

Every day, many learners in the Western Cape depend on scholar transport to get to and from school. This service is important for families...

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Getting YOU to Work programme removes travel barriers for jobseekers

The Western Cape Government’s Getting YOU to Work programme is helping more jobseekers than ever connect to employment opportunities across...

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Provincial Traffic Services assist with livestock inspections

Provincial Traffic Services maintained a high-visibility presence on Western Cape roads last week (2–8 February 2026), conducting 204...

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Thousands of jobs through R131 billion infrastructure pipeline in the Western Cape

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Infrastructure Ministerial Committee (IMC) met on Friday, 6...

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WCED wrapping up the last of admission placement in the Western Cape

9 February 2026 – Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication, Western Cape Education Department Since the beginning of January...

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Western Cape Government sets aside R100 million to intensify coordinated efforts to address Foot-and-Mouth disease

On Sunday, 8 February 2026, Premier Alan Winde, and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer...

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Western Cape Government Cabinet endorses intensified efforts to manage outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth disease in province

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026, the Western Cape Government Cabinet received an update on measures the province and agricultural stakeholders...

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Franschhoek Pass closure

Notice of day closures in Franschhoek Pass 5 February 2026 - 26 February 2026 Type Activity Start End Start Date End Date Pass Closure...

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Sandwyk Street closure

Notice for closing of a portion of Sandwyk Street (MR214) 03 February 2026 - 17 March 2026 Type Activity Start End Start Date End Date...

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Western Cape Mobility Minister welcomes bold national transport reforms

The Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku, welcomes the bold and forward‑looking reforms announced by National Minister of Transport...

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