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Western Cape road closures due to storm

6 June 2026 at 2 pm Overberg District West Coast District Cape Winelands District Central Karoo District Garden Route District 5 June 2026...

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DSD launches specialised CYCC for children with disabilities

The Western Cape Department of Social Development has launched the House of Grace Child and Youth Care Centre in Grabouw, addressing a...

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Blasting on N9 (5KM) Between George and Oudtshoorn - 26 May 2026

Notice of blasting activities on a section of the N9 (5KM) Between George and Oudtshoorn 26 May 2026 As part of the construction activities...

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Road between Oudtshoorn and Cango Caves remains closed, alternative route available

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure can confirm that...

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Statement on the removal of National DSD Minister

We welcome the decision by the President to remove Sisisi Tolashe from her position as Minister of Social Development, and note the interim...

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Indefinite closure of Franschhoek Pass

Notice of full, indefinite closure of Franschhoek Pass (significant damage and risk) 14 May 2026 until further notice Type Activity Start...

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Minister Bredell asks for patience as restoration of basic services continues across the Western Cape

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, said today that the Western Cape...

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DSD makes urgent appeal for public assistance

The Western Cape Department of Social Development has called on the private sector and the general public who are in a position to assist...

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Western Cape roads teams working around the clock as storm recovery gathers pace

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) is in full...

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Minister Londt deeply saddened following tragic loss of DSD Knysna staff member

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt expresses his sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Ms Lauren...

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