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More schools fall victim to senseless theft and damage during the holidays

3 August 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape School properties are at particular risk of burglary...

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Avian Influenza detected in Western Cape: Public urged to stay alert, not alarmed

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) wishes to alert poultry farmers and the general public to new outbreaks of high...

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First paediatric burns unit opened in Cape Winelands

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness in collaboration with The Children’s Hospital Trust and partner organisations, brought...

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Exports are the cornerstone of the Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs Strategy

The Western Cape Government today reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating export-led economic growth at the West Coast Export Seminar held...

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Minister Marais applaudes operational successes in Mitchells Plain

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has commended recent efforts to combat gang-related violence...

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Invitation for nominations Western Cape Provincial Coastal Committee

INVITATION FOR NOMINATIONS WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COASTAL COMMITTEE! (Click here to see poster) In fulfilment of Section 40(1) of the...

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Don’t wait! Transfer applications for 2026 open next week!

30 July 2025 – Statement by Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication, Western Cape Education Department Parents of learners who...

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Minister Simmers delivers Eendekuil houses ahead of schedule

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers On Wednesday, 30 July 2025, Western Cape Minster of Infrastructure...

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Flood damage repair progress update, Seven Passes Road and others

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Background Since November 2021, the Garden Route District...

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Good progress being made on Louis Fourie Road upgrade

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) and its...

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Department of Local Government hosts colloquium to make Local Government more effective and efficient

The Western Cape Department of Local Government commenced with a two-day meeting in Bloubergstrand (24–25 July 2025) to explore how local...

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Premier Winde and Minister Simmers launch largest inner-city housing development in Cape Town

Joint Media Release by Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, and Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers On Friday, 25 July 2025...

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