News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Minister Commends Free Cataract Surgery Drive
25 October 2005A special cataract surgery project is being undertaken at Kuilsriver Netcare Hospital as part of Eye Awareness Week, which is traditionally held during the month of October. Ten state patients with cataracts were operated free of charge. Read More
New Western Cape Language Committee (WCLC)
25 October 2005The Standing Committee of the provincial parliament invited the general public to nominate persons to serve as members on the WCLC. Read More
Address to Eminent Authors
24 October 2005To mark the 50th anniversary of the South African Council for English Education (SACEE), the Western Cape branch is launching a new book entitled Leaves to a Tree, with contributions from an impressive array of South African authors. Read More
Education MEC Replies to Provincial Legislature Question
24 October 2005"I have decided on the following key strategies, which I want the WCED to focus on: Read More
Outcome of Talks between Solidary Union and WCED on Learner Tracking System
24 October 2005The Western Cape's Survey to implement its Learner Tracking System will not be used to discriminate against anyone who wishes not to complete a question on race.This assurance was given by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore after a meeting... Read More
Extract From Speech at the Cecilia Makiwane Award Ceremony
23 October 2005At the Cecilia Makiwane award ceremony Minister Pierre Uys gave Read More
Calculators will Enhance Literacy and Numeracy Strategy, says MEC Dugmore
23 October 2005The Donation of 3,200 calculators and school bags by two major banks to poorly resourced schools in and around the province, will enhance the literacy and numeracy strategy of the Western Cape.So says MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore, in reaction... Read More
Statement: Inaugural Meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Health Council
23 October 2005Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Health Council in Cape Town on Friday, provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, said that community participation and partnerships are critical success factors in meeting the challenges... Read More
Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB Cases, at Crystal High School in Hanover Park
23 October 2005Following the media release on the 12th October 2005, about the suspected MDR TB outbreak at Crystal High School in Hanover Park, the following has since transpired. Read More
Media Alert: Market Access for Africa's Agricultural Products
23 October 2005The Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs Ms Thoko Didiza will open the very important joint International Conference on Market Access For Africa's Agricultural Products which is hosted by the SA AGRI Academy and CBI from the Netherlands. Read More
Training in Infection Control Offered
20 October 2005"The basis of infection control is training and the country needs people who are trained to address deficiencies that lead to infection outbreaks in hospitals and communities - such as the prevention of infection, the prudent use of antibiotics and... Read More
Introducing Sustainable Development in the Curriculum
20 October 2005Thousands of learners will soon be taught about Sustainable Development and Climate Change following a groundbreaking course held at the Cape Teaching Institute (CTI). Read More
Healthy Dogs in the Home for All
19 October 2005Media Alert Please note that the campaign (Free vaccination against rabies and deworming of (± 1000) dogs) will commence today (Thursday 20 October) at 13:30 at Cloetesville Sport ground (Stellenbosch). Read More
Laptop Solution for Injured Learners
17 October 2005Two Grade 7 learners from the Dennegeur Primary School who have earlier been injured in a bus accident, today (Tuesday, 18 October 2005) received laptops from the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) to help them keep up with their schoolwork. Read More
Early Detection is the Key to Survive Breast Cancer
17 October 2005The incidence of breast cancer among South African women is increasing, with more than 3 800 cases being diagnosed every year, says Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys. Read More
Child Safety Campaign Phamplet Blitz at Schools and Railway Stations
17 October 2005Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane today led Departmental staff in a blitz distribution at rail stations throughout the Cape Peninsula. Read More
Western Cape Relieved after the Lifting of Ban on the Export of Ostriches and Poultry
16 October 2005The Commission of the European Union Communities has reversed the decision to ban South African ostrich and poultry products from entering the European Communities due to the outbreak of the avian influenza in ostriches in 2004.The reversal of the... Read More
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