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Road between Oudtshoorn and Cango Caves remains closed, alternative route available
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (217+ words) Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure can confirm that progress is being made in clearing the debris of a significant rockfall on the road between Oudtshoorn and the Cango Caves....
Against the floods: How a Vredendal medical team created a "Night-Shift ICU" to save a newborn
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (314+ words) During the severe flooding that recently isolated the Matzikama area, a group of healthcare workers at Vredendal Hospital successfully navigated a life-threatening crisis to save a newborn in distress. "On Wednesday 13 May 2026, as rising floodwaters cut off Vredendal Hospital from…...
Robben Island Freedom Day camp: Honouring the past, inspiring the future
2+ week, 3+ day ago (24+ words) Western Cape Government Robben Island Freedom Day camp: Honouring the past, inspiring the future...
Poultry project builds practical skills at Skurweberg Secondary
2+ week, 3+ day ago (295+ words) Western Cape Government Poultry project builds practical skills at Skurweberg Secondary Skurweberg Secondary School has strengthened its agricultural programme through a hands-on broiler chicken project. Dr Mari'tte Wheeler, Curriculum Planner for Agricultural Sciences and Marine Sciences at the Western Cape…...
Western Cape triumphs at Autumn National Schools Swimming Championships
2+ week, 5+ day 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
3+ week, 2+ day 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
3+ week, 5+ 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…...
Neurodiverse Centre opens at Axios School of Skills
3+ week, 5+ day ago (229+ words) On 14 April 2026, a new Neurodiverse Centre was officially opened at the Axios School of Skills in Eerste River, marking an important milestone in the expansion of inclusive education in the Western Cape. The school will support learners with Autism Spectrum…...
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4+ week, 4+ hour ago (15+ words) Western Cape Department of Infrastructure completes Ravensmead CDC 3 months ahead of schedule'Western Cape Government...
Department Launches Online Platform to Streamline Section 24 G Applications
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (159+ words) The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning has introduced a new web-based application platform to enhance the submission and processing of Section 24 G applications in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998(NEMA). This digital service forms part of…...