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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…
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Political exodus: Four ANC leaders join DA in the Western Cape
Four senior ANC Western Cape officials, including provincial secretary Neville Delport, defected to the DA ahead of 2026 local elections. Helen Zille announced the crossover at a Cape Town press…
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Western Cape farms under quarantine as authorities investigate foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has placed several farms under immediate quarantine following reports of suspected foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in cattle recently transported from the region, sparking concerns about…
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Western Cape unveils ambitious R1-trillion water security plan to prevent future “Day Zero” crisis
The Western Cape Government unveiled a comprehensive 10-year Water Resilience Strategy on Friday, aimed at preventing a repeat of Cape Town’s 2018 “Day Zero” drought crisis while supporting the province’s…
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Police continue to confiscate firearms in gang-affected areas
Anti-gang unit operations across four Western Cape communities resulted in five firearm confiscations and six arrests as police continued efforts to remove weapons from gang-affected areas.
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Two major drug busts net significant hauls in Western Cape
Police arrested two suspects in separate Western Cape drug operations, seizing nearly 1,000 Mandrax tablets and crystal meth after chase.
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Western Cape shows economic resilience amid national stagnation
Western Cape Minister of Finance Deidré Baartman presented an encouraging economic picture this week as she tabled the 2025 Provincial Economic Review and Outlook (PERO) in the Provincial Parliament, showcasing…
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Western Cape identifies nearly 1 900 hectares for housing development
The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure has identified more than 1 896 hectares of land suitable for housing development, including mixed-income, affordable, and social housing projects across the province. According…
