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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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Department of Local Government hosts Shared Services Summit to address municipal challenges

Today, the Department of Local Government (DLG) hosted an important Shared Services Summit at The Capetonian Hotel. The event brought...

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A sad day for South African theatre as we mourn the passing of Athol Fugard

The Western Cape Government is saddened to hear the news of the passing of legendary playwright Athol Fugard. Fugard published more than 30...

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National Department of Human Settlements’ funding cuts for provincial housing delivery must be reversed

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Government (WCG) strongly disputes the National...

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Property Efficiency Report 2023-2024

The 13th issue of the Property Efficiency Report (PER) demonstrates the Western Cape Government's commitment to managing and improving the...

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Help us keep cyclists safe on the road

Joint Media release by the Departments of Cultural Affairs and Sport and Mobility: Help us keep cyclists safe on the road The Western Cape...

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