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Premier Winde and Minister Maynier visit #BackOnTrack extra classes

10 March 2024

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Premier Winde and Minister Maynier visit Back On Track extra classes

10 March 2024

On Saturday, 9 March 2024, Premier Alan Winde joined Western Cape Education Minister, David Maynier, for a visit to Rocklands Primary School, where Grade 4 and 7 learners were attending Saturday classes as part of the #BackOnTrack programme. Read More

Social work changes lives

8 March 2024

Throughout the month of March, we will be celebrating and honouring all those in the social service profession as part of Social Work Month. Read More

Successes by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units

7 March 2024

Various successes by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units. Read More

Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting

7 March 2024

Media Release: Outcomes of regular Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet on Wednesday, 6 March. Read More

Cape Town Cycle Tour brings important boost to province

6 March 2024

This weekend will see the riding of the 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour. This scenic and gruelling event has become a highlight on the annual cycling calendar, drawing cyclists from across the world to join the group of 30 000 riders.   Read More

Wellness Hub brings healthcare closer to the people

6 March 2024

Wellness Hub alleviates pressure from Du Noon CHC, brings healthcare closer to the people    Read More

Minister Maynier urges parents to vote in the School Governing Body elections

6 March 2024

While most of us are aware of the general elections taking place later this year, there is another large election that is about to take place which involves all parents and caregivers across the country: the 2024 School Governing Body (SGB)... Read More

Skilled workers are central to the sustainability of the Agricultural sector

6 March 2024

When Dr Ivan Meyer was appointed the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture in 2019 he stressed that the future of a sustainable agricultural sector is dependent on new information, technological advancement, and a generation of agri-workers and youth... Read More

Save babies' lives, one milk drop at a time

6 March 2024

  Human milk banking week is observed from 01 to 07 March every year and promotes the establishment, support, and continuous operation of human milk banks at hospitals with neo-natal units. Read More

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

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