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World Social Work Day: Learning from one another for a better future

This year’s focus for World Social Work Day, which is celebrated annually on 18 March, is “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for...

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WC Department of Infrastructure requests reasons for national government’s housing budget cuts

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers Following the National Department of Human Settlement’s (NDHS)...

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Good progress being made on Montagu Pass repair project

Good progress being made on Montagu pass (Dr1640) repair project (contract c1322.03) Media Release by Western Cape Minister of...

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Western Cape on track towards energy and water security: Premier provides update on Western Cape Government energy and water resilience interventions

On Wednesday, 12 March 2025, Premier Alan Winde hosted a digicon where he gave an update on the progress the Western Cape Government has...

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Shaping a Greener Future: How collaborative efforts overcame Red Tape to light up Darling Green Estate's 6MW solar success

With the country experiencing ongoing power outages for years, the Western Cape Government (WCG) has worked swiftly to implement innovative...

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Western Cape celebrates sporting excellence at the 17th annual Sport Legends Awards

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) today honoured 26 extraordinary individuals at the 17th edition of the...

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VAT increases are a betrayal of hardworking Western Cape residents

The decision to increase Value-Added Tax (VAT) by 1 percentage point, over the next two financial years is a betrayal of the hardworking...

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Driver arrested after transporting scholars in trailer

The Western Cape Government has commended law enforcement officers for taking swift action after a viral video exposed a minibus...

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Premier renews MoU between Western Cape and French region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

On Monday, 10 March 2025, Premier Alan Winde signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Western Cape Government and the...

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World Kidney Day – Canadian Blood Service gifts organ donation education programme

To mark World Kidney Day on 13 March 2025, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is excited to announce the launch of the...

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