"Certain media reports have created the impression that the department will be closing schools on Thursday in the light of the possible strike action. This is not correct. "We have a responsibility to ensure that learning continues and that minimum... Read More
The Metro District Health Services of the Western Cape Department of Health is raising awareness of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome on World FAS Day on Thursday 9 September 2004. Read More
The special relationship between a university rector and a high school principal today resulted in an impoverished school opening a computer centre fitted with 32 computers linked by a network and with access to the internet. Read More
Artscape and Grandwest will be introducing an exciting programme aimed at learners from Grades 8-10, to the Western Cape MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore, tomorrow (Tuesday 7 September), at 12h30 in the Good Hope Suiters, GrandWest Casino. Read More
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) plans to establish special focus schools for the arts in all education districts of the province, according to the MEC for Education in the Western Cape, Mr Cameron Dugmore. Read More
Monday 6 - Saturday 11 September 2004 Monday 6 September 09:00 - 10:00 Opening of Adult Learners Weeks, Cape Town International Convention Centre 10:15 - 10:45 Khanya celebrations, 18th Floor, Sanlam Golden Acre, Cape Town Read More
The Khanya Project has won the Standard Bank Centre for Public Sector Innovation Award in the category Innovative Service Delivery Institutions last night in Johannesburg. Read More
Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism invites the media to a press conference to announce details and the allocation of R50 million for the small business sector. Premier Ebrahim Rasool and the beneficiaries of the fund... Read More
This week will see important developments in education, which seek to build the Western Cape as a Learning Home for All our children. Read More
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The Minister of Agriculture of the Western Cape, Mr Cobus Dowry, today confirmed that the movement restrictions that were instituted to prevent the spread of Blue-ear disease in pigs in the Western Cape will remain in place until all pigs from... Read More
The Western Cape Department of Health and Johnson & Johnson challenge mothers to take responsibility for their children's health. Read More
On Friday, 27August 2004, BMW Bellville will make its own contribution to the success of the new Western Cape Rehabilitation Center by giving a donation of R15000. Read More
Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has condemned the stabbing of a 16-year-old learner in the neck, the second such incident this week on school premises. Read More
Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has noted with grave concern some serious incidents in the last few days, which threaten the stability of schools and the quality of education provision to learners. Read More
Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore will this afternoon, at 14h00, visit the Matthew Goniwe High School in Site B, Khayelitsha, where an 18-year-old learner was stabbed to death in the classroom. Read More
The last two days a farm workers in Indaba was held at Elsenburg at Stellenbosch and during the indaba a platform was established for a partnership between employer and employee in agriculture. Read More
A historical moment in the lives of the farm worker community is taking place on 17 and 18 August 2004. Read More
Since being appointed MEC for Education, I have been confronted by the problems faced by many parents when it comes to the admission of learners at our public schools. Read More
Media alert - immediate The Provincial Cabinet held a Lekgotla this Tuesday and Wednesday in Saldanah Bay. The Premier will provide feedback from the Lekgotla which solidified this Government's work toward the Home for All at a Media Conference as... Read More