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Premier Winde and Minister Bredell provide update on water security challenges and wildfires

Today, 22 January 2026, Premier Alan Winde led a briefing to provide updates on the efforts of the Western Cape Government and its partners...

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“Great gift to humanity”: DCAS welcomes historic honour bestowed on David Kramer and the late Taliep Petersen

Western Cape MEC of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has welcomed the City of Cape Town’s decision to award the Freedom of the...

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Western Cape Government strengthens international collaboration in fire and disaster management at Intersec 2026, Dubai

The Western Cape Government, represented by the Department of Local Government: Chief Directorate – Disaster Management and Fire Rescue...

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All systems go for the 2026 school year in the Western Cape!

14 January 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape This morning I joined Premier Alan Winde at...

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Silikamva High School make history with 100% matric pass rate!

13 January 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape This morning we celebrated the release of the...

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Western Cape records reduction in weekly road fatalities as enforcement continues into the new year

As the Western Cape ushers in the new year, the province has recorded a notable reduction in weekly road fatalities compared to the previous...

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Highest ever matric pass rate for the Western Cape – again!

12 January 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape The Western Cape Class of 2025 has delivered the...

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Minister Ricardo Mackenzie opens the 29th Cape Town Jazzathon

Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has opened the 29th Cape Town Jazzathon at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre...

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WCED ready for 2026 school year – Late applications continue to impact placement progress

9 January 2026 – Statement by Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communication, Western Cape Education Department The Western Cape Education...

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DCAS invites young people to apply for YearBeyond through the #SayYeBo recruitment campaign

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is inviting young people across the province to apply for opportunities...

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