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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 starting to take shape - Statement by MEC Cameron Dugmore Read More
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
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
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
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
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
From Thursday, some 1 000 displaced people will be moved out of 11 community halls across Cape Town, as well as from Soetwater and Silwerstroom. They can return to their communities or be relocated to Blue Waters or Harmony Park. Youngsfield will... Read More
The Minister of Social Development, Dr. Zola Skweyiya, has announced today the new regulations which will allow more people to apply for social grants. This means that just over a million people who were excluded before, will now be in a position... Read More