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Emerging farmers and agri worker inspire hope

Four fruit farmers, Andreas Klaase, Belinda Williams, Debrah Theunissen, Liza Ambraal and the Western Cape Prestige Agri-Award winner, Nigel...

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Swartland K9 unit ensures rifle and ammunition are confiscated

On Sunday, 19 February 2023, the Western Cape government’s Swartland K-9 unit once again assisted the Malmesbury South African Police...

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Greater cohesion is required to combat crime

The third quarter crime statistics, which were released yesterday, clearly indicate that there is a need for all spheres of government and...

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Swartland K9 unit assist SAPS to discover large cache of firearms

I commend the Swartland K-9 unit for the manner in which they assisted the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Malmesbury this past...

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SASSA needs a reboot

As Social Development MEC I have consistently raised my concerns about the experiences of the beneficiaries of SASSA grants. I will continue...

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Western Cape residents urged to take advantage of over 500 housing opportunities

The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements strongly encourages first-time home buyers to take advantage of over 500 affordable housing...

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The wine sector must not be sujected to an increase in excise duties

On Friday, I wrote to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, requesting her assistance in ensuring...

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Wesgro’s performance delivers impressive economic impact for the province

Amid significant challenges, least of which is the energy crisis which severely compromises economic growth and job creation, it is critical...

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Western Cape hosts International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops

The 10th International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops was convened in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape from 29 January to 2...

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Overstrand and Swartland K-9 units off to a sharp bite in 2023

As 2023 commenced the Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units ensured that criminals were fully aware of their presence. Between 16 January – 5...

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