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Dr Ivan Meyer- MEC for the Department of Social Development Western Cape will be hosting a Press Conference

24 May 2010

The purpose of this conference is to share with journalists information pertaining to the New Children's Act its implications for the Department, the outcome of the Risk Factors for the Murder of Children research, as well as a synopsis of our Child... Read More

Western Cape Provincial Government Drought Indaba

23 May 2010

The Western Cape Provincial Department of Local Government, together with the Department of Water Affairs will commence a two day drought Indaba, from 24 - 25 May 2010, in George in the Southern Cape. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant to Announce School Holiday Plan for 2010 World Cup.

23 May 2010

Keeping our learners safe during the 2010 World Cup and the mid-year holidays is a major concern for this administration. Read More

MEC to visit Friends Care Centre

20 May 2010

The Provincial Minister for Social Development, Dr Ivan Meyer, will be conducting a site visit to the Friends Day Center. Read More

The Opening of Vivienne's Multi-Purpose Day Care Centre in Grabouw

19 May 2010

Programme Director The Mayor, Mr Chris Punt, Deputy Mayor, Speaker and Councillors of Theewaterskloof Municipality All officials from the Overberg District Municipality Officials from the Development Bank Read More

MEC Welcome Taxi Body's Decision to Work in Parnership with Government

19 May 2010

The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle has warmly welcomed the decision by the Western Cape Provincial Taxi Alliance to engage the provincial government harmoniously in its future interactions with the government. Read More

Prioritisation of Serviced Sites

18 May 2010

One thing that is very clear after yesterday's President's Co-ordinating Council (PCC) meeting is that there is definitely broad consensus about the need to prioritise serviced sites. This is the only way we can eliminate the backlog with respect to... Read More

MEC Condemns Disruption Teaching at Avondale Primary School in Atlantis

18 May 2010

I strongly condemn the disruption of teaching time at Avondale Primary School in Atlantis. Read More

Criminal Charges againts Owner of Taxi Involve in Powell Drive Accident

17 May 2010

Western Cape Ministers Robin Carlisle and Lennit Max have approached the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to charge the owner of the taxi involved in yesterdays Baden Powell Drive accident with attempted murder. Read More

MEC Wishes Grade Twelve's the Best for the June Examinations

16 May 2010

"Today, most of the provinces high schools will begin their internal Grade twelve (12) June examinations. I would like to extend my best wishes to each and every Grade twelve (12) learner during this period," said Western Cape Education Minister... Read More

Upgraded Table Bay Boulevard Opens in Time for the Soccer World Cup

16 May 2010

The Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle officially opened the upgraded Table Bay Boulevard this morning. Read More

Creating Text-Rich Environment in Our Schools

13 May 2010

The Western Cape government welcomes this wonderful initiative and would like to thank, Equal Education and its partners for their contribution to making Thembelihle High School an even more text-rich environment. Read More

Western Cape's to Combat Child Mortality Rate

13 May 2010

That seven percent (7%) of children in South Africa, according to a Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) report do not survive to their fifth birthday, is horrific and completely unacceptable. Read More

Media Alert: MEC to Address Principals that are Committed Improving their Skills

13 May 2010

Tomorrow, Minister Donald Grant, will be visiting the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute where the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is hosting a seminar programme, aimed at improving the leadership and management skills of school... Read More

Celebrating International Nurses Day

11 May 2010

Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Tendani Mabuda Guest speaker, Prof Duma Head of Health, Prof. Househam Nurses from this province Read More

Media Alert: Groundbreaking Ceremony at Delft Hospital's ARV TB Clinic

11 May 2010

Theuns Botha, Western Cape Health Minister, invites you to the groundbreaking ceremony that marks the start of construction of a dedicated ARV TB Clinic at Delft Hospital, with a R1.5 million public funding from Adcock-Ingram, and an additional R500... Read More

MEC to Address Steenberg/Lavender Hill Community on Crime in the Area

11 May 2010

Tonight (Wednesday, 12 May 2010), Western Cape Safety MEC, Lennit Max, will address the community and South African Police Service (SAPS) of Steenberg/Lavender Hill on crime in the area (focus on gang and drug-related crime) and the progress of... Read More

Family Strength Expo Launch

10 May 2010

Honoured guests, Ladies and GentlemenI wish to extend warm welcome to all of you this morning at the launch of the Department of Social Development's 2010 Family Strength Expo's. I'd like to extend a special word of welcome: Read More

Launch of the 'Own Your Future' Public Awareness Campaign

10 May 2010

Today, I launched the "Own your future" public awareness campaign at Masiyile Senior Secondary School in Khayelitsha.  Read More

Media Alert: Launch of the 'Own Your Future' Public Awareness Campaign

9 May 2010

On Tuesday, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be launching the "Own your future" public awareness campaign outside Masiyile Senior Secondary School in Khayelitsha. This is the first of its kind in the province's history. Read More

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