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While Social Work Month has ended, the challenges faced by social workers and children in foster care continue. Cape youths reflect on their journeys and express gratitude towards their social workers.
Prasa's successful trial operations on the Central Line marks a crucial step in restoring public transport in Cape Town, with the Mitchells Plain rail line set to reopen in May.
Prasa's successful trial operations on the Central Line, praised by the Western Cape Government, mark a crucial step in restoring public transport in Cape Town, with the Mitchells Plain rail line set to reopen in May.
Prasa's successful trial operations on the Central Line, praised by the Western Cape Government, mark a crucial step in restoring public transport in Cape Town, with the Mitchells Plain rail line set to reopen in May.
Western Cape social workers share their exhilarating experience of swimming with sharks while celebrating Social Work Month in the Western Cape.
Beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) can now breathe easier as the deadline to replace their gold cards has been extended to May.
The Western Cape Government has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to lift the ban on cannabis and hemp-derived foodstuffs, marking a significant step towards regulatory reform in South Africa's agricultural sector.
Western Cape Government welcomes the lifting of the cannabis edibles ban, promoting public consultation and economic growth opportunities.
Western Cape MEC Jaco Londt highlights critical issues in the migration of SASSA Gold Cards to Postbank Black Cards, as the 2025 deadline looms.
Opposition parties have since urged Winde to confront the “urgent failures that continue to undermine the safety, security, and dignity of its residents”.
Opposition parties in Cape Town have initiated a motion of no confidence against Speaker Felicity Purchase, citing allegations of bias and misconduct during council meetings.
Premier Alan Winde's upcoming State of the Province Address faces scrutiny from opposition parties demanding urgent action on safety, service delivery, and gender-based violence.
The brutal kidnapping and rape of a female paramedic by seven men in Khayelitsha has highlighted the dangerous environments in which many frontline workers, particularly women, are operating.
Ilitha Labantu demands immediate reforms following the shocking kidnapping and rape of a female paramedic in Khayelitsha, highlighting the urgent need for action against gender-based violence in South Africa.
In a significant month marking forced removals, the Constitutional Court has reserved judgment on a case concerning housing activists against the City of Cape Town and others, regarding the Tafelberg site in Sea Point.
Western Cape MEC for Social Development, Jaco Londt, demands an urgent reassessment of the Sassa to Postbank card switch amid rising concerns from beneficiaries.
Tension over the matter came to a head at the weekend when the Western Cape Government accused activists of an attempted invasion and security breach at the site.
The Constitution Court is expected to review the Tafelberg housing case, as activists challenge the Supreme Court's ruling on the sale of land earmarked for affordable housing in Cape Town.
We need to invest in improving our bachelors pass rate, our Mathematics achievement, Physical Science achievement and overall improvement in underperforming schools, writes Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier.
Langeberg Municipality faces accusations of withholding a crucial report on the ongoing water crisis, raising concerns over transparency and management.
Several suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies targeting cyclists and pedestrians in Woodstock, Cape Town.
Several suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies targeting cyclists and pedestrians in Woodstock, Cape Town.
The investigation is one of several independent investigations which authorities said will, as each one is concluded, be consolidated to ensure accountability after the tragedy.
The DA-led Western Cape government's proposal for the Tafelberg site has again ignited controversy, with critics arguing it undermines opportunities for affordable housing.
Opposition councillors faced off against police at the Cape Town Civic Centre as they demanded entry to a virtual council meeting, leading to heated exchanges.