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Accessible adolescent and youth healthcare spaces for high school learners

4 October 2024

Accessible adolescent and youth healthcare spaces and services for high school learners Read More

WC learners express deep admiration for their teachers for World Teachers Day

4 October 2024

Tomorrow, countries around the world will be celebrating World Teachers Day. Read More

Western Cape excels at National Teacher and Learner Skills Competition 2024

3 October 2024

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has every reason to be proud of the exceptional talents that represented the province in various categories at the Sasol and Kagiso Trust National Teacher and Learner Skills Competition. Read More

Minister Marais commends major successes by LEAP members

3 October 2024

Today, 3 October 2024, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux, Marais, accompanied Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) members in Mfuleni on their patrols. Read More

Premier’s Council on Skills to double down on Dual Occupational Training

3 October 2024

On Tuesday, 1 October 2024, Premier Alan Winde chaired the Premier’s Council on Skills (PCS) at the College of Cape Town in Cape Town. Read More

Minister Marais on arrest of four police officers

3 October 2024

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has congratulated the South African Police Service (SAPS) Western Cape Anti-Corruption Unit on the arrest of four suspects for a house robbery in Llandudno, but has... Read More

Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre celebrates 20 years of healthcare service

3 October 2024

The Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC), located on the grounds of Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital in Mitchells Plain, proudly celebrated 20 years of specialist rehabilitation healthcare services with a Gala Dinner on Wednesday, 02 October 2024. Read More

Minister Simmers kicks off October Mobility Month

3 October 2024

Minister Simmers kicks off October Mobility Month at MR191 road upgrades near Franschhoek Read More

Scholar Transport Operators urged to participate in Defensive Driving

3 October 2024

The Western Cape Government, in partnership with the Road Accident Fund (RAF), is excited to announce a special Defensive Driving Workshop for scholar transport drivers and operators within Cape Town. Read More

WC learners honoured with special awards at Eskom Expo Science Fair

2 October 2024

Two Western Cape learners were the recipients of special awards at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair. Read More

Entries for Western Cape Big Walk extended

2 October 2024

The deadline to enter the Western Cape Big Walk – which is free of charge – has been extended to Thursday, 3 October 2024 at 13:00. Read More

Extortion highlighted as the Western Cape launched Mobility Month

2 October 2024

On 1 October 2024, the Western Cape Government (WCG) launched Mobility Month 2024 at the Bellville Transport Interchange. Read More

#ThankATeacher: Show your appreciation with words of gratitude

1 October 2024

October is National Teacher Appreciation month, with World Teachers’ Day being celebrated around the world on 5 October 2024. Read More

World Rabies Day - Breaking Rabies Boundaries

30 September 2024

This year, 28 September will mark the 18th World Rabies Day. This year’s "Breaking Rabies Boundaries" highlights that One Health is not for a selected few but for everyone. Read More

Western Cape Government is committed to spatial redress despite challenges

30 September 2024

As a government that prioritises the needs of the residents of the Western Cape, especially the most vulnerable, the Western Cape Government (WCG) is proud of its record of delivery when it comes to addressing the province’s complex and significant h Read More

#ClassOf2024: Cheating in the matric exams has serious consequences

29 September 2024

As we count down the days to the start of the matric exams on 21 October 2024, we remind all candidates that cheating in the exams can have serious consequences for their futures. Read More

Premier celebrates Tourism Day & Month by visiting Overberg

25 September 2024

To mark World Tourism Day, observed annually on 27 September, Premier Alan Winde visited the Overberg earlier this month to showcase some of the region’s many tourist offerings and highlight tourism's importance for the Western Cape economy and... Read More

WC Indigenous Games Festival 2024 - celebrating our collective heritage

25 September 2024

On Tuesday, 24 September 2024, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, officially opened the Western Cape Indigenous Games Festival 2024 in Kuils River, celebrating our collective South African heritage.   Read More

Western Cape Department of Infrastructure updates on repairs to Meiringspoort

25 September 2024

Over the last two years, the Western Cape has experienced severe weather conditions which has negatively impacted transport infrastructure. One such road is Trunk Road 33/4 and Trunk Road 34/2, better known as the N12 between De Rust and Prince... Read More

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