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Minister Simmers launches housing project and hands over homes in Railton

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers On Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Western Cape Minister of...

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Premier convenes Western Cape Integrated Energy and Water Council to further coordinate response to water security challenges

Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government’s Integrated Energy and Water Council on Friday, 30 January 2026...

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One "yes" can save your daughter’s life

Preventing cervical cancer begins long before adulthood, and one of the most effective tools we have is the HPV immunisation. From 2...

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DCAS supports literacy, local voices at Cape Flats Book Festival

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is proud to support the upcoming Cape Flats Book Festival. The...

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Help us keep our young children safe this paediatric surge season in the Western Cape

Every year from November to May, more young children become ill with diarrhoea and pneumonia. These illnesses are common in young children...

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Western Cape ramps up enforcement to protect learners on the road

The tragic scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng has once again highlighted the urgent need to strengthen safety measures for...

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Western Cape 2025 National Senior Certificate Awards

29 January 2026 – Speech by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Good morning, To our top candidates, To our top...

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Paarl Hospital update: Care continues despite fire damage

Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, visited Paarl Hospital today following a fire yesterday which led to...

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Minister Simmers to launch new housing project and hand over homes in Railton

On Thursday, 29 January 2026, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers will officially launch the Railton CBD housing project...

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Arts and Culture funding opportunities now available

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has opened its annual call for funding applications for organisations and individuals in the...

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WCED files application for leave to appeal Labour Court decision

24 January 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Yesterday, the Western Cape Education Department...

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Premier Winde and Minister Bredell provide update on water security challenges and wildfires

Today, 22 January 2026, Premier Alan Winde led a briefing to provide updates on the efforts of the Western Cape Government and its partners...

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