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Progress at Heathfield High School must not be disrupted

12 February 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We have filed our answering affidavit responding...

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Western Cape Government launches School Sport Strategy backed by R130m investment

Today, the Western Cape Government officially launched the Western Cape School Sport Strategy, supported by a R130 million allocation over...

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Highest Grade 3 annual systemic test results ever!

11 February 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape We have made a massive investment into early...

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Getting YOU to Work programme removes travel barriers for jobseekers

The Western Cape Government’s Getting YOU to Work programme is helping more jobseekers than ever connect to employment opportunities across...

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Provincial Traffic Services assist with livestock inspections

Provincial Traffic Services maintained a high-visibility presence on Western Cape roads last week (2–8 February 2026), conducting 204...

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WCED wrapping up the last of admission placement in the Western Cape

9 February 2026 – Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication, Western Cape Education Department Since the beginning of January...

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Western Cape Government Cabinet endorses intensified efforts to manage outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth disease in province

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026, the Western Cape Government Cabinet received an update on measures the province and agricultural stakeholders...

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Western Cape Mobility Minister welcomes bold national transport reforms

The Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku, welcomes the bold and forward‑looking reforms announced by National Minister of Transport...

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DCAS supports literacy, local voices at Cape Flats Book Festival

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is proud to support the upcoming Cape Flats Book Festival. The...

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Western Cape ramps up enforcement to protect learners on the road

The tragic scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng has once again highlighted the urgent need to strengthen safety measures for...

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