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Liesbeek Trail gets Facelift in City's Ward Allocations

12 November 2006

The Liesbeek Trail along the southern suburbs is to be upgraded for R105 000 as part of the City Council's ward allocations for Subcouncil 20. Read More

Minister Expresses Shock: Faure Accident

12 November 2006

I have learned, with shock, of the accident at Faure near Somerset West in which at least 19 contract farm workers were killed and injured when the truck in which they were transported, collided with a train at a railway crossing. Read More

The South African School Games: 03-06 December 2006

12 November 2006

The Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa in conjunction with the National Department of Education will be joined by the Western Cape Department of Sport and Western Cape Department of Education in hosting the South African Schools Games... Read More

Farm Worker Relief Fund

12 November 2006

Following my earlier statement as well as the press conference by the Acting Premier, Mr Leonard Ramatlakane on the establishment of a relief fund for the next of kin who died in the tragic accident at Faure near Somerset West this morning: Read More

WCED Annual Report 2005/06 Reflects Concrete Achievements, Yet Tough Challenges

9 November 2006

Statement by Cameron Dugmore, MEC for Education in the Western Cape, on the presentation of the Annual Report 2005/06 of the WCED to the Standing Committee on Education. Read More

Theta Accreditation for Brewelskloof Hospital

9 November 2006

Our Food Service Unit consists of 13 staff members who prepare 3 meals a day for approximately 220 patients, as well as preparing baby feeds, supplementation drinks and tube feeds. We use the plating system to serve our patients, it measures up... Read More

Spring Fashion Show at Brewelskloof Hospital

9 November 2006

After a successful fund raising concert, with the children of Brewelskloof Hospital in May this year and realising how much the children enjoyed activities outside their normal hospital routine, we decided to have a Spring Fashion Show, in order to... Read More

Building Better Communities

8 November 2006

Councillors, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen. Today we mark the official opening of the Philippi Fresh Produce Market. Read More

Fact Sheet: City of Cape Town - Peak Season Preparedness 2006

8 November 2006

Key tourist statistics per quarter Read More

Brand New Fresh Produce Market for Cape Town

8 November 2006

The brand new Philippi Fresh Produce Market has officially opened its gates for business, promising to become the central distribution hub of fresh and agricultural produce for the Cape Metropole. Read More

Mayor to Officially open Philippi Market

7 November 2006

Cape Town is to get a brand new market in the form of the Philippi Fresh Produce Market which has now officially opened its doors. Read More

City of Cape Town Hosts 'Intelligence' Expo

7 November 2006

How does the Administration of the City of Cape Town keep its finger on the pulse of a vibrant, growing city? Read More

City Parks Ensure that Trees get a New Home

7 November 2006

The intense development activity in Cape Town's Central City that has characterised the area over the past few years continues apace. Read More

Conservation Boost for Blaauwberg and Zandvlei

3 November 2006

Two of the most significant conservation areas in the City of Cape Town have received formal conservation status, thus enhancing conservation, educational and recreational opportunities for all Capetonians. Read More

European Union Lifts Ban on Importation of South African Ostrich Meat

1 November 2006

The European Union informed South Africa that it accepts the country's status as free from Highly Pathogenic Notifiable Avian Influenza (HPNAI). The export of fresh ostrich meat can therefore resume as from 1 November 2006, according to the new... Read More

"The Age of Hope" Inspires the Concept & Design for the Age of Hope Trophy

31 October 2006

Commissioned Designer: Guillaume T du ToitNarrative by: Guillaume T du Toit The Age of Hope Trophy Inspiration - The Staff And Knob-Kierrie:-  Read More

EU Lifts Suspension on Horse Exports From South Africa

30 October 2006

It is with great satisfaction that I can inform the House that the European Commission decision 2004/262/EC of 17 March 2004 which lead to the suspension of equine exports from South Africa, was repealed in Brussels on Wednesday, 25 October 2006. Read More

Provincial Parliament Concern over Literacy, Numeracy and School Safety

30 October 2006

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will soon announce a comprehensive media advocacy campaign as part of its Literacy and Numeracy strategy, to try and make parents understand and accept that mother-tongue education is best, but that a... Read More

2010 Business Plan for Cape Town Highlights Investment and Benefits

29 October 2006

Multi-billion Rand investment in a world-class multi-purpose stadium, improved transport systems, other infrastructure and extensive preparations for 2010 World Cup are contained in the joint business plan of the Western Cape Provincial Government... Read More

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