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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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Western Cape Government strengthens international collaboration in fire and disaster management at Intersec 2026, Dubai

The Western Cape Government, represented by the Department of Local Government: Chief Directorate – Disaster Management and Fire Rescue...

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Western Cape Department of Social Development Adjustment Budget: Scaling up social services for the vulnerable

On 11 December 2025 Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt tabled the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s 2025...

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Department of Social Development Appropriation Bill – Vote 7 - Budget Speech

Honorable Speaker Honorable Premier and Cabinet colleagues, Honorable Members of the Provincial Legislature, Members of the media and public...

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DSD strengthens GBV programmes as 16 Days draws to a close

The 16 Days of No Violence Against Women and Children campaign may have concluded, but the Western Cape Government (WCG) continues with its...

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Strengthening Integrated Development Planning in the Western Cape

The Department of Local Government, through its IDP Directorate, convened a two-day Provincial IDP Managers’ Forum on 4–5 December in the...

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Western Cape Government outlines budget and readiness plans for the 2025/26 Summer Season

The Western Cape Government today launched its 2025/26 Summer Readiness Initiative, highlighting the province’s preparedness for the...

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Mobility Department shows support for GBV survivors during 16 Days campaign

The Western Cape Mobility Department today joined the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children in Athlone to honour the global 16...

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New vehicles for NGOs in Disability Sector bring relief and dignity

In celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD)...

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16 Days of Activism: DSD launches Victim Support facilities and expands GBV Ambassador Programme

Launch of Garden Route GBV Ambassador Programme The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has now recruited over 780 Gender...

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