News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
Celebrating International Mother Tongue Day
19 February 2006Joint Media Statement by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Provincial Language Committee, Western Cape branch of PanSALB and the Western Cape Education Department Read More
Launch of the 50th Commemoration of the Women's March to the Union Buildings in Pretoria (1956)
19 February 20062006 has been declared the "Year of the Women in South Africa". Its significance arises from the fact that it marks the 50th anniversary of the womens' march to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956. Read More
Pregnancy Education Week : 18 - 26 February 2006
17 February 2006The aim of Pregnancy Education Week is to provide pregnant women, their partners and the broader community with the knowledge of how to ensure a safe pregnancy outcome for both the mother and her baby. Read More
MEC of Local Government and Housing, Qubudile Richard Dyantyi is meeting all Mayors and Municipal Managers on a Provincial Advisory Forum
15 February 2006On the 16th of February 2006, the MEC of Local government and Housing in the Western Cape Qubudile Richard Dyantyi will meet all Mayors and Municipal Managers at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read More
Government to Deliver a New Home of Football for Central Karoo Region
14 February 2006In a demonstration of commitment to service delivery, MEC Jacobs will hand over an upgraded sport facility, the Rustdene stadium, to the Central Karoo region at a fitting function on Saturday February 18, 2006. Read More
Provincial Climate Change Seminar
12 February 2006Under the leadership of Provincial Minister Tasneem Essop, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP), in partnership with the South African National Biodiversity Institute Read More
Condom / Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness Week
9 February 2006"29 million condoms will be distributed by the Health Department in our province alone this year " Minister Uys said today. They are freely available at all our facilities throughout the province and there is no excuse for people to have unprotected... Read More
Launch of the Social Incubator Programme
8 February 2006Thank you very much Programme Director. Honourable Cameroon Dugmore, MEC for Education Chairperson of the Standing Committee, Ms Joyce Witbooi Honourable Members of the Standing Committee Heads of Department Councillors present, leaders of our... Read More
MEC Visits Bereaved Bus Accident Families and School
7 February 2006WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION MEC Cameron Dugmore this morning visited the school and the families affected by the bus accident yesterday near Malmesbury, where two learners from the Anne Pienaar Memorial Primary School died when a bus overturned. Read More
Launch of Strategy To Engage Learners After School Hours
7 February 2006In a first for the Western Cape, MEC Jacobs will launch the Social Incubator Programme - a strategy aimed at empowering and engaging learners after school hours as a Departmental contribution to the Provincial Social Capital strategy. Read More
MEC Shocked at Deaths of Primary School Learners in Bus Accident
6 February 2006Western Cape MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore has reacted with shock upon hearing of the tragic and sudden deaths of two primary school girls (grades 2 and 5) in a bus accident this afternoon near Malmesbury. Read More
New Oncology Equipment Installed on the Eve of World Cancer Day
2 February 2006The acquisition of a new R 3,2 million Oncology Afterloader, installed at the Tygerberg Hospital, is celebrated on the eve of World Cancer Day on 4 February. Read More
New Oncology Equipment and World Cancer Day
2 February 2006The acquisition of a new R3,2 million Oncology Afterloader, installed at the Tygerberg Hospital, is celebrated today (3 February) on the eve of World Cancer Day (4 February ) Read More
Western Cape Health Minister Welcomes High Anti-Retroviral Adherence Rates
1 February 2006Data compiled by the Western Cape Health Department's HIV and Aids Directorate indicate high adherence rates to anti-retroviral treatment (ART) in the province. Results show that 9 745 (93%) of the 10 515 patients on ART in December 2004 remained on... Read More
February is Reproductive Health Month
30 January 2006Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, the National Minister of Health has announced that as from 2006, February will be designated as National Reproductive Health Month. The National theme for 2006 is 'Save the Nation, Strengthen Reproductive Health'. Read More
Teaching Assistants to Help Improve Literacy and Numeracy
30 January 2006Five-hundred teaching assistants to help improve literacy and numeracy * statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore Read More
Re-Introduction of the Medical Emergency Helicopter Service in Oudtshoorn
29 January 2006"Advanced Life Support services in the Southern Cape will receive a huge boost from Monday, thanks to the re-introduction of the medical emergency helicopter service by the Health Department of the Western Cape and the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service... Read More
Big Plans to Revive School Sport to be Unveiled
22 January 2006MEC Jacobs will on Wednesday, January 25, announce comprehensive plans to resuscitate ailing sport at schools across the province. Read More
Premier and MEC Express Satisfaction at Opening of Schools
18 January 2006Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool and Education MEC Cameron Dugmore expressed satisfaction that the vast majority of schools had a smooth start across the province, thanks to good preparation by the schools and the Western Cape Education... Read More
Western Cape Expecting Smooth Start for 2006 School Year
14 January 2006WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION MEC Cameron Dugmore has expressed his confidence that schools will be ready to receive the almost one million learners expected to flock back to schools this week. This includes about 80,000 new learners. Read More
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