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Western Cape

The ANC gears up to win over the Western Cape
Article
/ 6 January 2015

The ANC gears up to win over the Western Cape

President Jacob Zuma has hit the ground running as the ANC prepares for birthday celebrations amid promises to tackle poverty in the province.

By Thulani Gqirana
Big business coughs up for ANC birthday celebrations
Article
/ 1 January 2015

Big business coughs up for ANC birthday celebrations

Companies will spend a small fortune to mingle with the ruling party’s bigwigs at its birthday bash in the Western Cape next week.

By Qaanitah Hunter and Mmanaledi Mataboge
W Cape poo-flingers turn on ANC
Article
/ 6 November 2014

W Cape poo-flingers turn on ANC

The group will march to the ANC provincial headquarters for what they say is the ruling party’s wrongful political meddling in Prasa’s affairs.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Top public protector official in the Western Cape resigns
Article
/ 10 September 2014

Top public protector official in the Western Cape resigns

The public protector provincial representative in the Western Cape has resigned from his position.

By Verashni Pillay and Phillip De Wet
Three held for public violence after Lwandle evictions
Article
/ 3 June 2014

Three held for public violence after Lwandle evictions

Three people have been arrested for public violence during evictions in Lwandle, when petrol bombs and tyres were set alight.

By Sapa
Western Cape: DA nibbles at 60%
Article
/ 9 May 2014

Western Cape: DA nibbles at 60%

The DA gained 3.2 percentage points in the Western Cape provincial election – but not at the expense of the ANC.

By Phillip De Wet
ANC: Mayibuye, iWestern Cape!
Article
/ 8 May 2014

ANC: Mayibuye, iWestern Cape!

In the country’s only province ruled by the DA, the ANC has made its presence felt, even well after closing time of the national elections.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Don’t be afraid of ‘swart gevaar’ tactics, says Zuma
Article
/ 12 April 2014

Don’t be afraid of ‘swart gevaar’ tactics, says Zuma

President Jacob Zuma was in Cape Town targeting the elusive and crucial coloured voters.

By Andisiwe Makinana
President Jacob Zuma turns 72
Article
/ 12 April 2014

President Jacob Zuma turns 72

President Jacob Zuma will on Saturday mark his 72nd birthday with celebrations in the Western Cape.

By Sapa
DA responds to Africa Check’s request to Twitter
Article
/ 30 March 2014

DA responds to Africa Check’s request to Twitter

The Democratic Alliance has replied to a report by non-partisan website Africa Check assessing the party’s Twitter posts on its delivery record.

By Staff Reporter
E Cape police on high alert amid gang violence
Article
/ 15 March 2014

E Cape police on high alert amid gang violence

Port Elizabeth police are on high alert in the Gelvendale area, after three shooting incidents were reported over two days.

By Sapa
ANC expels Cape Town poo protester
Article
/ 24 February 2014

ANC expels Cape Town poo protester

ANC councillor Loyiso Nkohla has been expelled from the party for his involvement in faeces-dumping protests in Cape Town last year.

By Sapa
Zille says Western Cape has SA’s ‘best story’
Article
/ 21 February 2014

Zille says Western Cape has SA’s ‘best story’

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has focused on the province’s achievements over the last five years, saying it had the country’s "best story".

By Andisiwe Makinana
Cape ‘crying tears because of poor service’, says Ramaphosa
Article
/ 16 February 2014

Cape ‘crying tears because of poor service’, says Ramaphosa

ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has accused Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille of neglecting delivery in the Western Cape.

By Emsie Ferreira
Western Cape floods claim woman’s life
Article
/ 16 November 2013

Western Cape floods claim woman’s life

At least one person has died, and another is missing following heavy rains which caused flooding across the Western Cape.

By Sapa
More rain expected in the Western Cape
Article
/ 16 November 2013

More rain expected in the Western Cape

Authorities in the Western Cape are conducting continuous assessments to determine the extent of flooding caused by heavy rains.

By Sapa
Concourt rules in favour of Khayelitsha police inquiry
Article
/ 1 October 2013

Concourt rules in favour of Khayelitsha police inquiry

The Concourt has dismissed Minister Nathi Mthethwa’s attempt to have a policing commission of inquiry in the Western Cape declared unconstitutional.

By Sarah Evans
ANC members linked to toilet saga suspended
Article
/ 3 September 2013

ANC members linked to toilet saga suspended

The ANC membership of seven men linked to recent sanitation protests in Cape Town has been temporarily suspended, says a Western Cape party official.

By Sapa
Grant: Keeping WC schools open has consequences
Article
/ 21 August 2013

Grant: Keeping WC schools open has consequences

The Western Cape education department will seek leave to appeal a court ruling setting aside a decision to close 17 schools.

By Jenna Etheridge
W Cape poo-flingers adamant to continue dirty fight
Article
/ 2 August 2013

W Cape poo-flingers adamant to continue dirty fight

Cape Town’s poo protesters have vowed to continue dumping human waste at state institutions in protest of portable toilets installed in their homes.

By Andisiwe Makinana
W Cape schools will not be closed
Article
/ 31 July 2013

W Cape schools will not be closed

A decision to close 17 Western Cape schools at the end of last year has been set aside.

By Jenna Etheridge
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Article
/ 24 July 2013

Madonsela to probe racism claims in W Cape hospital and clinic

Thuli Madonsela has asked health officials investigate allegations of racism and ill-treatment of patients at two Western cape health facilities.

By Sapa
Confusion over WCape school closures judgment
Article
/ 5 July 2013

Confusion over WCape school closures judgment

Protesters were left disappointed outside the Western Cape High Court when it emerged judgment was not expected in the school closures case.

By Sapa
ANC set to use Zille’s ‘E Cape refugees’ comment as election ammunition
Article
/ 22 June 2013

ANC set to use Zille’s ‘E Cape refugees’ comment as election ammunition

Helen Zille’s refugee comments while referring to E Cape pupils who seek better opportunities in the W Cape might come back to bite the DA.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Government lashes out against violence towards gays
Article
/ 13 April 2013

Government lashes out against violence towards gays

The government has condemned all forms of violence against homosexuals following the assault of a gay man in a Cape Town township.

By Sapa
W Cape human settlements department releases budget
Article
/ 25 March 2013

W Cape human settlements department releases budget

The Western Cape human settlements department has delivered over 94 000 sites and houses in the last three years, says its provincial minister.

By Jenna Etheridge
Investigation launched after 24 killed in W Cape bus crash
Article
/ 15 March 2013

Investigation launched after 24 killed in W Cape bus crash

An investigation has been launched after 24 people died when a bus veered off Hex River Pass near De Doorns, says the provincial transport minister.

By Sapa
Battle over DA’s Cape policing law
Article
/ 8 February 2013

Battle over DA’s Cape policing law

The ANC has criticised the proposed Western Cape Bill, saying it’s unconstitutional and an attempt to secede from the country.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Wildfires destroy parts of Western Cape’s wineland region
Article
/ 29 January 2013

Wildfires destroy parts of Western Cape’s wineland region

Runaway fires have savaged South Africa’s scenic winelands, stoked by "perfect conditions" of strong winds and hot weather.

By Justine Gerardy
Lamola encourages farmworkers to continue fighting for wage increases
Article
/ 26 January 2013

Lamola encourages farmworkers to continue fighting for wage increases

Farmworkers in the Western Cape should not retreat in their fight for a minimum daily wage of R150, ANCYL deputy president Ronald Lamola has said.

By Sapa
Interdict halts closure of Western Cape schools
Article
/ 21 December 2012

Interdict halts closure of Western Cape schools

An interdict halting the closure of 17 schools in the Western Cape was a "loss of opportunity" for learners, provincial education minister has said.

By Sapa
Western Cape farm workers end strike
Article
/ 5 December 2012

Western Cape farm workers end strike

The strike by farm workers in the Western Cape has ended but negotiations will continue, says the Congress of South African Trade Unions.

By Sapa
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