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A Province you can Invest in

Good morning, Members of the Provincial Executive, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Heads of Departments, Mayors, Academia, Leaders of the...

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The 22nd edition of Suidoosterfees celebrates art, hope, talent, and opportunity

The Western Cape Government is proud to welcome the 22nd edition of the Suidoosterfees, taking place from 30 April to 4 May 2025 at the...

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Good progress being made on Louis Fourie Road upgrade, Mossel Bay

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Government’s Department of Infrastructure (DOI)...

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Western Cape residents invited to comment on proposed motor vehicle licence fee increases

The Western Cape Government is inviting residents to comment on the proposed increases to motor vehicle licence (MVL) fees, published in the...

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Minister Marais welcomes conviction, sentencing of Aurora farm murder accused

The Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Phindile...

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Western Cape Government welcomes scrapping of VAT hike

The Western Cape Government welcomes the official reversal of the VAT increases as gazetted by National Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana...

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WCG welcomes scrapping of VAT hike

Honourable Speaker, The Western Cape Government welcomes the scrapping of the VAT increase hike. It is not a neutral policy. It is...

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Western Cape Government calls for heightened road safety ahead of long weekend and school break

As another long weekend approaches, followed by a week-long school break, the Western Cape Government is urging all road users to prioritise...

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Minister Simmers presents New Provincial Roads Delivery Model for Central Karoo District Municipality

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Western Cape Government Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis...

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Minister Simmers engages with Cape Winelands District Municipality on New Provincial Roads Delivery Model

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Today, Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers...

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Former Blitzboks coach Norman Mbiko remembered as a trailblazer for rugby and transformation

Western Cape Government Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has paid tribute to the late Norman Mbiko, hailing him as...

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Easter Weekend road deaths decline in Western Cape, but safety plea continues

The Western Cape Government is encouraged by the slight decline in road-related fatalities over the 2025 Easter weekend, but continues to...

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