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Robben Island Freedom Day camp: Honouring the past, inspiring the future
1+ day, 23+ min ago (24+ words) Western Cape Government Robben Island Freedom Day camp: Honouring the past, inspiring the future...
Western Cape triumphs at Autumn National Schools Swimming Championships
3+ day, 19+ min ago (233+ words) The Autumn Swimming National School Sports Championships took place from 24 to 27 April 2026 at the University of the Western Cape, bringing together the country's top school level swimming talent for four days of high-quality competition. Learners from across South Africa showcased…...
Department of Local Government Convened Municipal Infrastructure Bi-Annual Forum in Overstrand to Advance Innovation and Resilient Service Delivery
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (221+ words) Western Cape Government Department of Local Government Convened Municipal Infrastructure Bi-Annual Forum in Overstrand to Advance Innovation and Resilient Service Delivery On Thursday, 23 April 2026, the Western Cape Department of Local Government hosted the Municipal Infrastructure Bi-Annual Infrastructure Forum at the…...
R25. 9 billion: International tourists spend big in the Western Cape
1+ week, 3+ day ago (454+ words) Media Release by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism 1. 5 million international tourists spent almost R26 billion in the Western Cape in 2025. This accounts for a quarter of South Africa's 2025 international tourism revenue. According to this…...
The Western Cape Government supports volunteer Search and Rescue Organisation
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (252+ words) On 26 March 2026, Minister Anton Bredell formally handed over a cheque to the'Search and Rescue South Africa Organisation (SARZA), recognising the organisation's important contribution to disaster response in the Western Cape. The Department of Local Government provided R300'000 in financial support to…...
Western Cape shines as host and secures second place at National Athletics Champs
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (158+ words) The National Primary School Athletics Championships lit up Green Point Stadium as the Western Cape delivered an outstanding hosting performance and a powerful second-place finish. After three action-packed days, the province celebrated an impressive 26 gold, 18 silver, and 24 bronze medals. The…...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccination roll out ramps up as Western Cape receives 100, 000 mores vaccine doses
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (279+ words) 100, 000 doses of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine arrived at Cape Town International Airport last night, providing a further boost to the Western Cape Government's efforts to combat the disease in the province. These will be distributed across the West Coast, Cape…...
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, condemns brutal attacks and reaffirms call for stronger rural safety measures
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (324+ words) Earlier today, Minister Meyer attended the first court appearance in Lambert's Bay of the suspects accused of the violent attack on farmer Mr. Hugo, who was assaulted after confronting alleged stock thieves along the R255. The attack has drawn widespread outrage…...
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, condemns attack on farmer and raises alarm over impact of rural crime
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (358+ words) Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has expressed deep concern following the violent attack on farmer Mr Hugo Louw, which occurred on the R365 near the farm Waa Drift earlier this week. According to the…...
Catch the Train! : Special services for Cape Town Cycle Tour weekend
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (231+ words) We want to give everyone more travel choices and make it more affordable. Using trains for events like the Cycle Tour shows how efficiently rail can move people and reduce traffic. Improving our rail network is not just about transport;…...