The City of Cape Town in partnership with the Provincial Department of Social Services officially launched the Phakama Brick-Making Plant in Khayelitsha today 14 October 2005, as part of the City's Khayelitsha Poverty Reduction Programme (KPRP). Read More
National Marine Week (17 - 21 October 2005) is aimed at creating awareness of South Africa's marine and coastal environment and the benefits that our coasts and oceans and its resources bring to our nation. Our marine and coastal environments Read More
As part of the Local Agenda 21 (LA21) partnership Summer Festival which celebrates five years of partnership between the City of Cape Town and the City of Aachen in Germany, the City will host an open day at Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay. Date:... Read More
The City of Cape Town has approved a special grant of R150 000 to cover the cost of five street kids that will represent South Africa at a prestigious international Power Lifting event. The Global Power Lifting World Championship takes place in... Read More
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has published an Alert message regarding a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the FMD-free area of Mato Groso do Sul in Brazil. Read More
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations celebrates World Food Day each year on 16 October, the day on which the Organisation was founded in 1945. The World Food Day theme for 2005 is, "Agriculture and intercultural dialogue". Read More
The Western Cape Department of Health has been notified of a suspected outbreak of Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB) at a High School on the Cape Flats. Read More
Minister Praises Free Cataract Operations Done at Kuilsriver Hospital Read More
The City of Cape Town is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Local Agenda 21 Partnership with the City of Aachen in Germany. This partnership was established in 2000 to promote sustainable development and incorporates local community... Read More
Western Cape MEC for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane says he is encouraged by comments made by his counterparts from other provinces, that the Department was at an advanced stage with its capacity to fight crime in communities. Read More
The opening of a new school in Tafelsig, Mitchell's Plain represents a major investment in our efforts to provide a Learning Home for all our children. This is also an investment in the future of this suburb and the province as a whole, says... Read More
As of 17 October 2005, New Start, a non-government organisation, will provide free pre-and-post test counselling at the Bellville Long Distance Taxi Rank. This service will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10:00 till 18:00. Read More
Residents of and visitors to Guguletu will see a visible police presence, law enforcement and crime prevention in and around Guguletu during October. Read More
Joint Press Release Minister Pierre Uys and Professor Keith Craig Househam The Western Cape Department of Health is pleased to announce a reduction in certain hospital fees has been implemented as from 1 October 2005. Read More
From Monday 10 October, you will start writing the most important examinations of your school career to date, the 2005 Senior Certificate examinations. This will probably be an emotional period for you, since you will have to bid farewell to your... Read More
Statement by Western Cape MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore Read More
Breast cancer is most prominent amongst females and the rate of recorded cases has increased drastically over the past few years, which is why the month of October was celebrated as breast cancer awareness month. Read More
FOUR PARAMEDICS KILLED IN TWO SEPARATE ACCIDENTS Read More
All media are invited to a press briefing with Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore, Tuesday 04 October 2005, 13h00, 23rd floor, Golden Acre, Cape Town. TOPIC: Learner Transport Safety Read More
A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Conference will be held on Thursday, 6 October and Friday, 7 October 2005 at the Sports Science Institute in Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa. Read More