western cape
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Western Cape traffic operations target FMD spread and road safety
Western Cape traffic conducted 247 operations targeting FMD spread and road safety, issuing 7 646 fines and making 66 arrests between 9-15 February.
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Heatwave grips Western Cape as temperatures soar into high 30s
The South African Weather Service has issued a heat wave advisory for several regions in the Western Cape, including parts of the West Coast, the City of Cape Town and…
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Western Cape municipalities face mounting water pressure as drought persists
Anton Bredell, the Western Cape’s minister of local government, environmental affairs and development planning, has met with senior officials from four municipalities to assess water security as the province confronts…
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Western Cape sets aside R100 million for foot-and-mouth vaccines
The Western Cape allocated R100 million for vaccines to combat foot-and-mouth disease, implementing strict border controls and a 21-point action plan.
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Western Cape steps up water security efforts amid mounting drought pressure
Western Cape steps up water security plans as drought pressure grows, committing billions to infrastructure and urging residents to urgently cut water use.
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Western Cape authorities confirm containment of Foot-and-Mouth disease in province
The Western Cape Government Cabinet received an update on measures being implemented to manage Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD), with officials confirming the outbreak remains contained within the province.
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Western Cape ramps up enforcement to protect learners on the road
Western Cape intensifies scholar transport enforcement after Vanderbijlpark crash, stopping 1 600 vehicles, issuing R580 000 fines and arresting drunk drivers.
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MEC on Western Cape matric success: ‘We must commit to excellence’
“No matter what the challenges, improvement is possible, and excellence is possible,” said MEC for Education, David Maynier.
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Western Cape faces worst fire season in decade
The Western Cape is experiencing its worst fire season in a decade, with 132 000 hectares burned since December. The province has spent over R19 million on firefighting operations, deploying…
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Western Cape wildfires: crews contain some fires, others rage on
Emergency crews continue fighting Western Cape wildfires with mixed results. Pearly Beach fire contained, Wemmershoek damages property, roads reopened.
