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Second Annual isiXhosa Festival to be Held in March 2009

25 March 2009

Sithetha isiXhosa samaXhosa emaXhoseni!! The last weekend of the month will mark the celebration of isiXhosa language at KwaLanga, Western Cape's first Xhosa speaking township. Read More

Western Cape Provincial Parliament Public Participation Conference

25 March 2009

The Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) will be hosting its Public Participation Strategy Conference at 9.00 am on Friday, the 27th of March 2009 at the Provincial Parliament: 7 Wale Street, Cape Town. Read More

Minister Uys Releases Results of Energy Audit on Provincial Government Buildings

19 March 2009

All citizens should now more than ever make renewed and concerted efforts on a daily basis to save energy. This appeal comes from the Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Pierre Uys. Read More

'Creatives at Work' Arts Conference Begins

10 March 2009

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in partnership with the British Council and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in the Western Cape are currently hosting an Arts Conference from 9-13 March 2009 at the Cape Town Lodge. Read More

Emergency Measures to Help Fire Victims in Joe Slovo Informal Settlement

10 March 2009

MEC Zodwa Magwaza (Social Development) and MEC Pierre Uys (Local Government) visit Joe Slovo informal settlement following a fire that left more than 2000 people homeless.  Read More

Art Conference Will Empower Young Artists

5 March 2009

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in partnership with the British Council and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism in the Western Cape will be hosting an Arts Conference from 9-13 March 2009 at Artscape, Cape Town. Read More

Library Week 2009 to be launched at Cloetesville Public Library

4 March 2009

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will on Friday, 06 March 2009 host the launch of the annual Library Week. The launch will be held at the Cloetesville Public Library in Stellenbosch. Read More

Announcement of Provincial Sport Summit to be held in February 2009

24 February 2009

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will be hosting the Provincial Sport Summit on Friday 27 February and 28 February 2009 at the Sport School in Kuilsriver. Read More

Budget Essay Winners Announced

23 February 2009

Business and political leaders have a responsibility to safeguard the future of the Province and contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of all its citizens. Read More

Winners of Green Delft, Green Home Awards Announced

16 February 2009

The Department of Housing has given away prizes worth R40 000 to 13 winners of a gardening competition on the N2 Gateway in Delft. At the prize-winning ceremony for the Green Delft Green Home awards, on Valentine's Day, Sibusiso Nyakambi was... Read More

Music Literacy Workshop Held to Develop Youth Music Bands

1 February 2009

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in increasing their efforts in curbing anti-social behaviour, job creation and youth development, held a music literacy workshop at their cultural facility in Melkbos from 30 January to 01 February 2009... Read More

Youth Music Competition Winners get Studio Recording Opportunity

13 January 2009

Three Western Cape students who excelled in the 'Battle of MCs', an inaugural music competition held during the Learning Cape Festival last year will be recording their music at the Red Bull South Africa studios this week as their winning prize,... Read More

The Learning Cape Hosts Workshop for Winners of Music Competition

12 January 2009

The Learning Cape Festival, an annual event since 2002 aims to promote a culture of lifelong learning. In 2008, the focus was on 'inspiring learning' through various creative and innovative means. Read More

Restructuring of Department Cultural Affairs and Sport Taking Shape

1 September 2008

Restructuring of Department Cultural Affairs and Sport starting to take shape - Statement by MEC Cameron Dugmore Read More

Relocation of Displaced People to Resume at Weekend

1 September 2008

Joint Media Release - Provincial Government and City of Cape TownThe relocation of displaced people from community halls and two safety sites will resume on Saturday, 6 September. Read More

City Disaster Response Teams Busy Following Heavy Rain and Wind

30 August 2008

The Disaster Response Teams of the City of Cape Town are busy with mopping-up operations across the city. The two frontal systems which passed through the Cape Peninsula over the weekend resulted in widespread rain which caused localised... Read More

Restoration of Electricity Supply in Progress

30 August 2008

The gale force winds over this weekend have wreaked havoc with the electricity supply across the city where falling trees and branches have damaged overhead power lines. The increased demand for electricity as a result of the cold and wet... Read More

Transfer of Displaced People Begins

27 August 2008

Joint Notice: Western Cape Provincial Government and the City of Cape TownThe transfer of displaced people from City of Cape Town community halls to three safety sites has kicked off this morning in Bothasig. Read More

New Electricity Cables Provide Power for 2010

26 August 2008

City of Cape Town Electricity Services has started installing high voltage underground cables in the CBD and Green Point. The 132kV cables will provide increased capacity and security of electricity supply to the area and will also supply power to... Read More

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