The western cape government
WC govt confident it's ready to tackle latest COVID surge
As the nation's currently dealing with over 110,000 active cases, the Western Cape Government said all systems had been put in place to deal with the surge in...
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CoCT pushes Woodstock housing project, asks for survey of illegal dwellers
The municipality said this was needed to determine the number of illegal occupants on the premises, their identities, monthly income, and eligibility for state-subsidised housing.
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WC govt to donate sanitary towels to Beaufort West, Laingsburg pupils
It's part of the provincial government's plan to make these products freely available to underprivileged girls, many of whom miss class during their menstrual cycle because they can't afford to buy sanitary pads.
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Maimane: Public representatives must account to ensure municipal stability
Five party members in prominent leadership positions in various DA-run municipalities in the Western Cape have lost the confidence of their caucuses over the past few months.
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Western Cape sees 11.5% rise in international tourists in December
According to Airports Company South Africa, more than 127,000 international arrivals at Cape Town International Airport were recorded last month.
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[WATCH] Western Cape Government's new solar panels to cut electricity cost
Premier Helen Zille officially switched on the newly installed solar photovoltaic system in the Cape tOwn CBD today.
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Makwetu concerned about financial health of 5 municipalities in WC
The five municipalities in the Central Karoo district and some in the Eden district’s inland are struggling to collect debt from consumers.
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[WATCH] Protesting Khayelitsha residents demand electricity
On Monday protest action disrupted morning commuters on the N2 highway after the road was closed to traffic. Residents of the Chris Hani informal settlement in Site C say the city promised to provide them with electricity.
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Billions needed to address farmworkers' housing issues
The human settlements and agriculture depts and members of the private sector have met to find a solution to ongoing housing issues facing farm workers.
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WC R56bn budget to focus on economic growth
MEC Meyer says the Western Cape's R59 billion budget is aimed at stimulating economic growth and creating employment.
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WC set to table 2017 budget today
Like in the National budget, MEC Ivan Meyer is expected to focus on fiscal consolidation and economic growth.
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Mudslinging, racial profiling mar DA race for interim leader
Around 300 DA members are expected to cast their vote to fill the vacant position this weekend in Worcester.
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Zille: WC govt has created hundreds of thousands of jobs
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille delivered her 10th State of the Province Address on Friday, which focused on economic growth and job creation.
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WC launches recovery plan for struggling municipalities
It was discovered that the Cederberg and Matzikama municipalities are struggling financially.
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WC govt launches e-learning 'game changer'
The R2 billion project will ensure all schools in the province have free high-speed internet.
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NGO welcomes withdrawal of WC children's Bill
The Bill would change the Constitution, making the appointment of a Commissioner for Children discretionary.
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‘Kids should go to school in their area’
The WC Transport MEC says the department can't commit to making more buses available for scholar transport.
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WC wants to become the greenest in Africa
The provincial government is urging businesses and companies to become more environmentally aware.
