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SA-EU Dialogue Facility – “Towards Net-Zero Public Buildings”

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Government has launched a major new initiative...

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Decrease in vandalism and theft at schools during summer holidays

15 February 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The number of incidents of burglary and vandalism...

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Premier cautiously welcomes SANDF deployment but calls for urgent SAPS reform

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to...

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Western Cape supports national efforts to tackle child stunting

The Western Cape Government has welcomed national recognition of the urgent need to end child stunting and reaffirmed its commitment to...

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Western Cape welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) National Disaster Classification

The Western Cape Government has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during the 2026 State of the Nation Address that Foot‑and...

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Municipalities respond to drought conditions

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, today met with senior officials...

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Notice of partial closure of MR189 (Old Paarl Road) 18 February - 15 May 2026

Traffic accommodation Activity Start End Start End Contraflow on MR189 East Construction of MR189 West Existing MR191 intersection New...

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Western Cape Provincial Safety council commits to stronger safety collaboration

Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety Council on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, to receive progress...

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Progress at Heathfield High School must not be disrupted

12 February 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We have filed our answering affidavit responding...

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#BudgetWithDeidre: Residents invited to share their tips for the 2026 Western Cape Budget

On Thursday, 12 March 2026, the Western Cape Minister of Finance, Deidré Baartman, will table the province’s 2026 Budget in the Western Cape...

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