western cape
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Aerial firefighting costs soar past R2.4 million in Western Cape
Western Cape aerial firefighting costs exceed R2.4 million supporting 23 wildfire incidents this season as hot, windy conditions persist.
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Emergency teams on high alert containing Stanford fire
As of 12:30 today, the Overstrand Municipality Fire Services, alongside the Overberg District Municipality (ODM), remain on high alert.
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Western Cape health services brace for festive season surge
Western Cape emergency services prepare for festive season after handling 69 249 incidents last year. Officials stress public responsibility.
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Province serious about protection of schools over festive-season holidays
The Western Cape government allocated R5.2 million for school safety during holidays, addressing over 840 reported crimes this year.
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Western Cape allocates R17m for aerial firefighting
Western Cape Government allocates R17 million for aerial firefighting as 2025/26 fire season begins with challenging conditions forecast.
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OPINION | Cape Town’s development boom: Progress, yes — but where’s the plan?
Cape Town is experiencing one of its strongest property booms in recent years. New developments are rising across the metro, and nowhere more aggressively than along the Atlantic Seaboard. As…
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Western Cape dam levels show alarming decline: 2025 levels drop significantly
The Western Cape’s water security faces serious challenges, with dam levels declining significantly from 2024 to 2025, requiring urgent attention.
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Western Cape sees spike in measles cases as officials warn parents to vaccinate
“Western Cape faces measles outbreaks in 6 urban areas due to declining vaccination rates. Health department launches targeted immunization campaigns. Free vaccines available at public facilities.”
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Tributes pour in for Sharna Fernandez, former Western Cape MEC of Social Development
Sharna Fernandez, former Western Cape Minister of Social Development, has died at home. The DA mourns the loss of the community leader who served as provincial Speaker before her 2019…
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Western Cape records lowest unemployment rate in South Africa
The Western Cape has achieved the lowest unemployment rate in South Africa, recording 19.7% in the third quarter of 2025, significantly below the national average of 31.9%, according to Statistics…
