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Department of Local Government collaborates on skills development workshops

9 May 2024

The Department of Local Government, in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) , Western Cape South African Local Government and Association (SALGA) ,and the  Western Cape Local Government Sector Education and Training... Read More

Cutting-edge unit donation enhancing community oral healthcare, dental education

9 May 2024

Cutting-edge unit donation to enhance community oral healthcare, dental education Read More

Premier expresses gratitude to all those helping with the George rescue response

8 May 2024

Media Release: Premier expresses his deep gratitude to all those helping with the rescue response to collapsed building incident in George Read More

DSD services that ensure protection of vulnerable children

8 May 2024

Despite the difficult fiscal and economic situation the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) finds itself in – as all other departments within the Western Cape Government (WCG) – we continue prioritising the provision of statutory... Read More

Fifteen arrests by K-9 and Rural Safety Units

8 May 2024

Fifteen arrests by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units. The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, are continuing to... Read More

Title deed handed over to 600 beneficiaries in Overstrand Municipality

8 May 2024

Minister Simmers hands over 600 title deeds to beneficiaries in Overstrand Municipality Read More

Update on George building collapse emergency response

7 May 2024

Joint Media Release: Premier and provincial and municipal governments provide update on rescue efforts at collapsed George building site Read More

WC Provincial Vet Lab re-opens to serve citizens

7 May 2024

WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL VETERINARY LABORATORY (PVL) RE-OPENS TO SERVE THE CITIZENS WITH ENHANCED CAPACITY< Read More

Statement by Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety

7 May 2024

Statement by Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, 30 Peace Officers to contribute to improving safety in the Breede Valley and Langeberg areas. Read More

Congratulations to the Western Cape winners at the SA Sport Awards

6 May 2024

The SA National Sport Awards took place last night and we are very proud of all the Western Cape nominees, as well as those who won in their categories. Read More

WC Government supporting and monitoring response to building collapse in George

6 May 2024

Media Release: Western Cape Government supporting and monitoring response to building collapse in George Read More

Business events set to bring in a record-setting R1bn, boosting jobs

5 May 2024

The Cape Town and Western Cape Convention Bureau, at the Western Cape’s tourism, trade and investment promotion agency, Wesgro, has secured 30 new bids for the province in the last financial year (April 2023 – March 2024). Read More

Title deed handover to 600 beneficiaries in Overstrand Municipality

3 May 2024

600 beneficiaries in Overstrand Municipality to receive title deeds from Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers Read More

WC Energy Council is committed to working with Eskom

3 May 2024

Media Release: WC Energy Council committed to working with Eskom Premier Alan Winde today, 3 May, chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Energy Council. Read More

Tygerberg and Groote Schuur Hospital surgical robots perform over 600 surgeries

3 May 2024

Tygerberg and Groote Schuur Hospital surgical robots perform more than 600 surgeries since 2022 Read More

Township & trading hubs go solar:12 SMMEs and 22 jobs saved in Mossel Bay

2 May 2024

As a part of the Western Cape Government’s drive to support Small, Medium and Micro-Enterprises (SMMEs) as the engines of job creation in the province, Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, formally handed over a Read More

Operational successes in Swartland, Overberg and Mossel Bay

2 May 2024

Operational successes by Swartland, Overberg and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week. The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, have... Read More

WC Government is making steady progress in beating load shedding

2 May 2024

Media Release: WC Government is making steady progress in beating load shedding Read More

Nominations for the 2024 National Teaching Awards are open!

1 May 2024

As we celebrate Workers’ Day today, we encourage all of our teachers to participate in the 2024 National Teaching Awards! The deadline for nominations is 31 May 2024. Read More

Supporting Education and Social Well-Being in Nuwerus Community

30 April 2024

The Department of Local Government, led by the Service Delivery Integration Directorate, has showcased its dedication to enhanced education and social well-being within the Nuwerus community. Read More

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