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Dr Ivan Meyer- Department of Social Development Western Cape MEC hosting a Press Conference

24 May 2010

The purpose of this conference is to share with journalists information pertaining to the New Children's Act its implications for the Department, the outcome of the Risk Factors for the Murder of Children research, as well as a synopsis of our Child... Read More

Dr Ivan Meyer- MEC for the Department of Social Development Western Cape will be hosting a Press Conference

24 May 2010

The purpose of this conference is to share with journalists information pertaining to the New Children's Act its implications for the Department, the outcome of the Risk Factors for the Murder of Children research, as well as a synopsis of our Child... Read More

Western Cape Provincial Government Drought Indaba

23 May 2010

The Western Cape Provincial Department of Local Government, together with the Department of Water Affairs will commence a two day drought Indaba, from 24 - 25 May 2010, in George in the Southern Cape. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant to Announce School Holiday Plan for 2010 World Cup.

23 May 2010

Keeping our learners safe during the 2010 World Cup and the mid-year holidays is a major concern for this administration. Read More

MEC to visit Friends Care Centre

20 May 2010

The Provincial Minister for Social Development, Dr Ivan Meyer, will be conducting a site visit to the Friends Day Center. Read More

The Opening of Vivienne's Multi-Purpose Day Care Centre in Grabouw

19 May 2010

Programme Director The Mayor, Mr Chris Punt, Deputy Mayor, Speaker and Councillors of Theewaterskloof Municipality All officials from the Overberg District Municipality Officials from the Development Bank Read More

MEC Welcome Taxi Body's Decision to Work in Parnership with Government

19 May 2010

The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle has warmly welcomed the decision by the Western Cape Provincial Taxi Alliance to engage the provincial government harmoniously in its future interactions with the government. Read More

Media Alert: Groote Schuur Crèche World Cup Concert

19 May 2010

On Thursday 20 May 2010, the crèche at Groote Schuur Hospital will be having a concert in support of the World Cup that is 21 days away. Read More

Measles and Polio Campaign Pays off

18 May 2010

Since declaring an outbreak of Measles and Polio in the Western Cape on 22 February, the Department of Health has immunised more than one point two (1.2) million children at health facilities across the Western Cape. Read More

Prioritisation of Serviced Sites

18 May 2010

One thing that is very clear after yesterday's President's Co-ordinating Council (PCC) meeting is that there is definitely broad consensus about the need to prioritise serviced sites. This is the only way we can eliminate the backlog with respect to... Read More

MEC Condemns Disruption Teaching at Avondale Primary School in Atlantis

18 May 2010

I strongly condemn the disruption of teaching time at Avondale Primary School in Atlantis. Read More

Red Cross Hospital Patients Get an Early Taste of the World Cup

17 May 2010

Artists brought the World Cup to patients ahead of the kick off of the first game when they, in conjunction with 2010 Fine Art, painted a soccer-themed montage for the hospital. Read More

Criminal Charges againts Owner of Taxi Involve in Powell Drive Accident

17 May 2010

Western Cape Ministers Robin Carlisle and Lennit Max have approached the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to charge the owner of the taxi involved in yesterdays Baden Powell Drive accident with attempted murder. Read More

Lenteguer Hospital's Nurses Day Celebrations

16 May 2010

The Nurses Support Group of Lentegeur Hospital plans to host a Nurses Day Celebration to honour the committed and excellent work done by nurses at the hospital. Read More

MEC Wishes Grade Twelve's the Best for the June Examinations

16 May 2010

"Today, most of the provinces high schools will begin their internal Grade twelve (12) June examinations. I would like to extend my best wishes to each and every Grade twelve (12) learner during this period," said Western Cape Education Minister... Read More

Upgraded Table Bay Boulevard Opens in Time for the Soccer World Cup (Department of Transport and Public Works)

16 May 2010

The Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle officially opened the upgraded Table Bay Boulevard this morning.  Read More

Upgraded Table Bay Boulevard Opens in Time for the Soccer World Cup

16 May 2010

The Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle officially opened the upgraded Table Bay Boulevard this morning. Read More

Minister Sakkie Jenner To Celebrate International Museum Day In George

16 May 2010

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Mr Sakkie Jenner will on Tuesday, 18 May 2010 be celebrating International Museum Day at the old Drostdy, which now houses the George Museum.  Read More

Creating Text-Rich Environment in Our Schools

13 May 2010

The Western Cape government welcomes this wonderful initiative and would like to thank, Equal Education and its partners for their contribution to making Thembelihle High School an even more text-rich environment. Read More

Western Cape's to Combat Child Mortality Rate

13 May 2010

That seven percent (7%) of children in South Africa, according to a Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) report do not survive to their fifth birthday, is horrific and completely unacceptable. Read More

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