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Minister Grant and Penny Vinjevold HOD to brief Media on Preparations for 2010 Academic Year

7 December 2009

On Tuesday, Minister for Education Donald Grant and Head of Department (HOD) Penny Vinjevold, will be briefing media on preparations that have been concluded for the 2010 academic year.  Read More

Pedestrian Safety is the Responsibility of Pedestrians and Drivers

6 December 2009

The Minister for Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, has warned motorists to be alert at all times to the safety of pedestrians when driving on our roads.  Read More

Festive Season Neglect and Abuse of Children Inexcusable - MEC Max

6 December 2009

The Minister for Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, has appealed to parents and caregivers to ensure that their children are well looked after over the festive season.  Read More

MEC Max Commend Police and Community for Conduct During FIFA 2010 World Cup Draw

6 December 2009

The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max has commended the sterling work delivered by the police as well as the exceptional behaviour by the people who attended the recent festivities during the FIFA 2010 World Cup Draw in Cape Town.  Read More

Minister Grant Announces Decision on the Future of Langunya Finishing School

6 December 2009

After careful consideration and deliberation, I have come to my final decision on the future of Lagunya Finishing School. This decision, I believe, will be in the best interests of the students at Lagunya.  Read More

MEC Max Condemn the Killing of Three Farm Workers in Beaufort West

5 December 2009

The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, today reacted with shock on the shooting incident on Saturday when a 37 year old caretaker apparently shot and killed three workers, Mrs. Lena Nuwegeld (85), Mr. Hendrik September (64) and Mr. Read More

Media Alert: Time Adjustment and Additional Press Conference

3 December 2009

Press conference 1 Minister Grant to announce decision on the future of Lagunya Finishing SchoolOn Monday, 7 December 2009, Minister for Education in the Western Cape Donald Grant will announce the future of Lagunya Finishing School. Read More

Media Alert: MEC Grant to Announce Decision on the Future of Lagunya Finishing School

2 December 2009

On Monday, 7 December 2009, Minister for Education in the Western Cape Donald Grant will announce the future of Lagunya Finishing School. Venue: Minister's Boardroom. 23rd floor Sanlam Building, Golden AcreTime: 11:00 Read More

Driver Fatigue and Road Offences have a High Price

30 November 2009

The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, today cautioned against driver fatigue following an accident this morning on the N2 near Albertina in which three passengers in a Opel Corsa vehicle died when they were involved in a... Read More

Shopping Malls Safer for Festive Season with Help of Police and Public

30 November 2009

The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Read More

Media Alert: MEC Max Meets with Mall Management on Safety during Festive Season

29 November 2009

The MEC for Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, will meet with Mall Management (including, Mr. Kevin Roman, Chairperson of the SA Council of Shopping Centres)  Read More

Three New Initiatives to Take the Fight Against AIDS to the Next Level

29 November 2009

In a demonstrated effort to take the fight against AIDS to the next level, on World AIDS Day, 1 December 2009, the Western Cape Department of Health is announcing the intention to actively pursue three initiatives. Read More

No Excuse for Child Abuse

29 November 2009

Parents who abuse their children will feel the full brunt of the law and will have to account to the courts of South Africa for their cold hearted deeds, says the Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Read More

Police and Communities will not Negotiate with Gangs

26 November 2009

The police and communities will not allow gangs to use neighbourhoods as fields of gang fights and bloodshed, says the Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max.  Read More

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) And Adjusted Estimates Speech 2009

25 November 2009

Speaker, Premier and members of this House We have just entered a new electoral cycle, and with this comes the opportunity to strengthen existing policies, and develop and introduce new ones that better the lives of all of our people living in the... Read More

MEC Reflects on the Tragic Death of Seven Learners Last Week

25 November 2009

This morning, MEC Donald Grant attended the memorial service of Darren Hoffman and Roqeeb Isaacs at Oude Molen High School in Pinelands. "Last week will always be remembered as a week of tragedy and sadness," said MEC Donald Grant after the ceremony... Read More

Situation in Vrygrond is Under Control

25 November 2009

The situation in the Steenberg and the Vrygrond settlement is of extreme concern for the police as well as the Department of Community Safety, says the Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max.  Read More

Bellville Driver Arrested for Speeding in Beaufort-West

25 November 2009

Provincial Traffic officers arrested a speeding driver in Beaufort West on Monday at 15:00 when he drove his black BMW vehicle at 140km/h in a 60km/h speed zone.  Read More

Western Cape Provincial Government Releases Strategic Plan for Education

23 November 2009

The Western Cape government is committed to improving the life chances of all learners in the province through the provision of quality education. To this end, this administration will focus on three critical areas: Read More

Provincial Economic Review & Outlook (PER&O) Speech 2009

23 November 2009

SpeakerPremierLeader of the OppositionMembers of the Provincial LegislatureRepresentatives of labour, business and civil societyDirector-General and Heads of DepartmentsHonoured guests  Read More

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