News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
MEC Grant Outlines the Western Cape's Response to the Teachers Strike
16 August 2010It has now become clear that industrial action by teachers, starting tomorrow, is inevitable. Read More
MEC Grant Noted Comments on the Possibility of Further Strike Action
16 August 2010Minister Grant has noted the comments made by the Secretary General of South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) regarding the possibility of further strike action. Read More
Department of Transport Launches Workshop to Educate the Minibus Taxi Industry
15 August 2010Today marks the launch of a series of workshops organised by the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works to educate the minibus taxi industry and metered taxi operators in the province about changes in the public transport legislation. Read More
Fifty Five Drunk Drivers Arrested Over Weekend During Provincial Traffic 'Safely Home' Operation
14 August 2010Due to increased law enforcement efforts Provincial Traffic Services manage to get fifty five (55) drunk drivers safely off the road, we also arrested a motorist for having twenty five (25) mandrax tablets in his possession, and a motorist for... Read More
Metro Emergency Medical Services Responded to Accident at Paper Mill, Parow
11 August 2010Bellville, Cape Town - Metro Emergency Medical Services responded to a call out at 11h45 in Beaconvale, Parow earlier today after a member of the public caught his hands at a paper mill while on duty. Read More
Provincial Cabinet Approves Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Bill
11 August 2010I am pleased to announce that the Provincial Cabinet has approved the referral of the Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Bill to the provincial legislature for processing. Read More
Media Alert: MEC to Brief the Media on the Western Cape Provincial Education Bill
10 August 2010Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be briefing media on the Western Cape Provincial School Education Bill. This follows the decision by the Provincial Cabinet to refer the Bill to the Provincial Legislature for processing. Read More
Provincial Education Drive to Enroll Learners Early for 2011
10 August 2010The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has launched a drive to persuade parents to register their children early for school next year, if their children are starting primary or high school, or if they are changing schools in 2011. Read More
Minister Grant Reviews Effects of Stayaway
9 August 2010Reports received from our district offices indicate that 7% (102) of our schools closed as a result of today's industrial strike action.Reports also indicate that just over a quarter (26%) of educators were absent from work. Read More
Thirty Five Arrested Over Weekend During Provincial 'Safely Home' Operations
8 August 2010Provincial Traffic Services arrested thirty one (31) drunk drivers, two (2) drivers for overloading their goods vehicles and two (2) persons for the possession of dagga, during operations over the past long weekend.During operations: Read More
MEC Outlines Plans for Tuesday's Public Service Stayaway
5 August 2010The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is prepared for the upcoming stayaway by educator unions this coming Tuesday and has a number of contingency plans in place. Read More
Vaccine Fridge Donation will Assist with Child Health
4 August 2010Provincial Health Minister, Theuns Botha, will today receive a vaccine fridge, valued at R20 000, from Mr. Peter Hurst, sales and marketing director at refrigeration firm, Minus40. Minus40 is a specialist manufacturer of refrigeration products for... Read More
Media Alert: Tygerberg Hospital's Women's Celebration
4 August 2010Tygerberg Hospital will today host a Women's Day celebration sponsored by Old Mutual, Exact Stores and the Voluntary Aid Services. Read More
Basket of Posts Consultation: Ensuring the Delivery of a Quality Curriculum
3 August 2010Today, I have met with teacher unions and governing body organisations to consult on the basket of posts that will be made available in 2011.This is consultative process that is required by law. Read More
Education MEC on Possible Strike Action
1 August 2010Western Cape Minister for Education Donald Grant is continuing to monitor closely the developments related to possible industrial action by teachers.The Minister remains hopeful that a settlement between the National Government and Unions will be... Read More
Fifty Six Drivers Arrested Over Weekend for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
31 July 2010Provincial Traffic Services had several "Safely Home" roadblocks during the past weekend. The focus areas of these "Safely Home" roadblocks were, to monitor drivers driving under the influence. Read More
Media Alert: MEC to Attend the Provincial Launch of the National Science Week
28 July 2010Tomorrow, Minister Donald Grant will be speaking at the Provincial launch of the National Science Week in the Western Cape.National Science Week is a countrywide celebration of science involving various stakeholders and role players conducting... Read More
Western Cape Harnessing Technology to Improve the Quality of Teaching
28 July 2010I am delighted to be here to celebrate the handing over of the "150 schools ICT project." Read More
MEC Comments on Possible Industrial Action by Teacher Unions
27 July 2010We remain hopeful that a settlement will be reached before any industrial action by teacher unions goes ahead. Read More
Media Alert: Telkom and the Western Cape make Broadband available to 150 Schools
27 July 2010Tomorrow, the MD of Telkom SA, Pinky Moholi, will be handing over the "Telkom 150 schools project" to Western Cape Minister for Education Donald Grant. Read More
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