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MEC Welcomes Changes to the Education Curriculum

5 July 2010

The Western Cape Ministry for Education largely welcomes today's announcement on changes to the education curriculum by Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga. Read More

Western Cape Health Minister Orders Probe into Shortage of Chronic Medication

4 July 2010

Following the surfacing last week of a shortage of chronic medication mainly at clinics in the Metropole, Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, requested a detailed investigation into the reasons for the shortages, as well as proposals to... Read More

One Hundred Days to Go before first National Certificate Examination

3 July 2010

With one hundred (100) days to go before the first National Senior Certificate Examination, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is prepared and ready. Read More

Traffic Authorities Act Swiftly to Avoid another Bus Accident

1 July 2010

Proactive behaviour on the part of traffic authorities has today led to another SA Roadlink bus driver being arrested on charges of reckless and negligent driving. Read More

Older Persons Summit in George

24 June 2010

Programme Director The Mayor & Councilliors of Eden District Municipality Government representatives from all spheres Members of non-governmental organisations Older Persons of the Eden/Karoo Region Colleagues Ladies & Gentlemen Read More

Media Alert: MEC to Visit Grade 12 Holiday Tutoring Programme

22 June 2010

Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be visiting Masiphumelele High School in Fish Hoek where Grade twelve (12) learners are participating in a holiday tutoring programme. Read More

Media Alert: MEC to Visit Mitchells Plain Hospital Construction Site

22 June 2010

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will visit the construction site of the Mitchell's Plain Hospital today to ascertain for himself the progress. Information on the impact assessment study will also be provided. Read More

Western Cape Education Department Leads the Country in Textbook Provision

21 June 2010

The Western Cape government is fully committed to the provision of textbooks to all our learners, as we believe they are an indispensable learning tool. Read More

Western Cape Welcomes Withdrawal of Drives Licence Demerit System

20 June 2010

Western Cape authorities welcome the decision by the President Jacob Zuma to withdraw the proclamation (copy attached) for the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) in the Western Cape. Read More

Western Cape School Holiday Programme Launch

19 June 2010

Mr Programme DirectorColleagues - Ministers Grant & JennerMembers from the different DepartmentsOur Leaners from different schoolsLadies & Gentlemen Read More

Media Alert: MEC to Visit Safe Schools Holiday Programme

19 June 2010

Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be visiting the Uitsig Sports Complex where he will be delivering a message of support to high school learners from the Uitsig community and the organisers of the Western Cape Education Department's... Read More

Community Gardens Provide Food Security to the Overberg Community

17 June 2010

Today the Minister of Local Government, Anton Bredell, visited the Community Development Workers' (CDWs) food garden project in Grabouw. Read More

The Official Opening of the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (Eerste River)

15 June 2010

Honourable Premier Distinguished guests Members of Parliament Councillors and Community Leaders All Officials Ladies & Gentlemen Read More

Western Cape Health Address Preventable Blindness

13 June 2010

With an indigent population of about four (4) million in Cape Town, it is estimated that thirty thousand (30 000) people are blind of which twenty three thousand (23 000) blind cases could have been prevented, because the origin of their blindness... Read More

Traffic Law Enforcement Out in Full Force

12 June 2010

The first weekend of the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament saw an increase in traffic on Western Cape roads with law enforcement authorities out in full force to clamp down on those breaking the law.  Read More

Media Alert: Launch of the Safe Schools Programme

8 June 2010

Tomorrow, the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED's) Safe Schools Holiday Programme will kick off at Tygerberg High School. Read More

Opening Remarks on the Bavaria-Western Cape Expo, Cape Town

8 June 2010

Mr Programme Director Premier Zille and Minister Schneider Consul General Werner-Bussman Honoured Guests Ladies and GentlemenA good evening to you all. Read More

Media Invitation to Join MEC Max at Safely Home Checkpiont

7 June 2010

The media is invited to join Western Cape Community Safety MEC, Lennit Max, and law enforcement officials from provincial traffic, local traffic and South African Police Services (SAPS) at a Safely Home checkpoint on the N1 near Worcester at 1pm... Read More

MEC Wishes Learners and Educators a Safe and Happy Holiday

7 June 2010

Schools across the country officially close tomorrow, on 9th June 2010.The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) would like to wish all our educators, principals, staff and learners a happy and safe holiday. Read More

Province Encourages Community Involvement in Development Projects

7 June 2010

Today, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Anton Bredell, will visit a Community Based Planning (CBP) workshop at Look-out Hill in Khayelitsha. Minister Bredell says the CBP training workshops will accelerate public participation for... Read More

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