A new category, namely Top Contributor to Agriculture, was launched for the annual Female Farmer competition to acknowledge women who do not farm themselves, but contribute to agriculture in different ways. The awards ceremony will be held on 4... Read More
The South African participatory democracy will be poorer if its traditional leadership is not allowed to play its rightful role, says Western Cape Provincial Parliament Speaker Mr. Shaun Byneveldt. Read More
Various measures and actions have been instituted to contain the spread of Avian Influenza that has been detected north of Albertinia, between Mossel Bay and Riversdale. After further testing to determine the extent of the outbreak actions to... Read More
A significant Chinese delegation visited the Western Cape on Friday (30 June 2006) to explore closer inter-legislature relations and co-operation. This is the most senior delegation from the Zhejiang province that visited the Western Cape Parliament... Read More
Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has expressed sadness at the untimely and tragic death of one of the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) senior officials, describing it as a "tragedy of immense proportions". Read More
In exactly 48 months from now, all soccer enthusiasts globally, will pay attention to South Africa - when the country hosts the FIFA World Cup spectacle. Government, in particular Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA), is pleased with the... Read More
For the past few years, the George Regional Hospital has been a buzzing hive of building activity. Read More
As from 3 July 2006 the City of Cape Town is introducing a new, improved waste collection service in both the formal and the informal areas in Khayelitsha. Read More
Staff from City Parks Central District will donate baby goods to the Fikelela Children's Home on Friday, 30 June 2006. This initiative forms part of the Directorate's HIV/Aids drive. Read More
The City of Cape Town will host the Mayor of Arcueil and French delegates at a community meeting in Athlone. Arcueil is situated five kilometres south of Paris in France. Ward Councillor for Ward 49, Councillor Charlotte Tabisher, will officiate at... Read More
More than 14,000 teachers are attending workshops throughout the Western Cape during the June-July holiday as they prepare to introduce new aspects of the national curriculum in 2007. Read More
Mr Valli, Consul General of the United States; Rev Kosky, Rev Sebe, and Mr Keck of the Southern Cross Ministries; Councillor Fienies Mayoral Committee Member for Health; Councillors; Dr Ivan Toms, Director of City Health Services; Members of the... Read More
"The admission of children to a ward of the GF Jooste hospital for the first time is a historic occasion", min. Uys said today. The Carnation ward is on the premises of the Lentegeur Hospital, and can take 70 patients, of which 11 are children. Read More
"The admission of children to a ward of the GF Jooste hospital for the first time is a historic occasion", min. Uys said today. The Carnation ward is on the premises of the Lentegeur Hospital, and can take 70 patients , of which 11 are children. Read More
Electricity tariffs in the City of Cape Town area of supply will increase on 1 July 2006 by an average of 4.9%. The tariffs have been adjusted to cater for complaints received concerning the daily service charge. Read More
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will launch the South African Micro-finance Apex Fund (SAMAF) at the OR Tambo Hall in Khayelitsha on Friday, 30 June 2006 from 10:00. Read More
The first follow-up meeting with regard to evictions and land matters in Jonkershoek is scheduled for 26 June 2006 at 10h00 at the Council Chambers in Stellenbosch. This will be followed by a press conference at the same venue. Read More
On 31 May 2006 the Cape Town Council adopted the by-law relating to Streets, Public Places and the Prevention of Public Nuisance. All by-laws are required to be published promptly and steps were taken to comply. The by-law was published on the 23... Read More
Guguletu became the first community in Cape Town to get a park, tailor-made to their needs.The park has standard playground equipment, but also provides some facilities for the playing of indigenous games, a small stage for informal performances, as... Read More
A total of 105 city councillors have successfully completed a three-day induction training programme to explain their roles and responsibilities as councillors and equip them to deal with the many challenges facing the City of Cape Town. Read More