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Statement on Health Workers Petition Asking for Action on Dr Rath Health Foundation

27 September 2005

Given government's proven commitment to a comprehensive HIV and Aids programme and the progress made in this regard in the Western Cape, it is regrettable that the health workers concerned did not see fit to discuss their concerns about the Dr Rath... Read More

Provincial Representative Council of Learners - Invitation to All Media

26 September 2005

All media are invited to a press conference on Wednesday 28 September 2005, 12h00 at the Boland College in Worcester to meet the inaugural leadership of the provincial association of Representative Council of Learners (RCL's). Read More

Krismisbox - Round Three of Delivery

25 September 2005

The Western Cape Government is continuing with the style of work that has made it stand out as committed to delivery since the 2004 elections. Read More

New CD Guide on Learning Barriers

22 September 2005

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has published a guide for teachers on how to identify and assist learners who are experiencing various barriers to learning. Read More

Celebrating Excellence in the Further Education and Training Sector

22 September 2005

The fact that over one hundred entries were received by the public Further Education and Training (FET) sector awards panel for the prestigious honours, is proof of the level of excellence displayed by the sector, says the Head of the Western Cape... Read More

City to Ease Water Restrictions

21 September 2005

New and less stringent water restrictions will be introduced by the City of Cape Town on 1 November 2005 following consultation with the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry and the Department's easing of water restrictions for the Western Cape. Read More

September is Heart Month and Heart Day is Celebrated on 25 September

21 September 2005

Statement from Min Pierre Uys, Minister of Health in the Western Cape Read More

City Hosts Workshop to Promote Fair Trade in Crafts

20 September 2005

Fairtrade is a trading partnership which seeks greater equity in international trade. It was originally used by those who support social justice and the alleviation of the intense poverty found in many developing nations. Read More

Team Western Cape leaves for Durban

20 September 2005

Premier Ebrahim Rasool, MEC Jacobs, sport leaders and parents will bid TEAM WESTERN CAPE farewell at a function to be held at the City of Cape Town. Read More

MEC Tasneem Essop Speaks on Western Cape Government's Involvement in Small Business Week 2005

19 September 2005

Business linkages and broader SMME market access is what the fifth annual Small Business Week is about. Event Custodians remain City of Cape Town and Western Cape Provincial Government. Read More

Minister Essop Approves Extension of Boundaries of Tygerberg Nature Reserve

19 September 2005

The Provincial Minister for Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Tasneem Essop, has approved the application by the City of Cape Town for the extension of the boundaries of the Tygerberg Nature Read More

Launch of the Flags in Schools Project

18 September 2005

In the spirit of building a non-racial South Africa, the Department of Arts and Culture and the Department of Education are jointly embarking on "Flags in Schools" project. The project involves supplying schools with a national flag. Read More

Computer Society Honours Top WCED Officials

18 September 2005

The Computer Society of South Africa (CSSA) has selected Kobus van Wyk, programme manager of the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) Khanya Project, as the society’s ICT Person of the Year for 2005.   Read More

World Retina Week 19th to 25th September 2005: Call to Action

14 September 2005

CALL TO ACTION Retina South Africa joins 47 countries in September to create awareness of retinal blinding conditions such as: Read More

Ostrich Exports Back to Normal

14 September 2005

WESTERN CAPE RELIEVED AFTER THE LIFTING OF BAN ON THE EXPORT OF OSTRICHES AND POULTRY, AS WELL AS OSTRICH AND POULTRY PRODUCTS   Read More

City's Police Use Sports to Gear Up for Major Disasters

13 September 2005

During the past five years, the world has experienced some of the worst man-made and natural disasters, and it is crucial for South Africa's metropolitan police services to network more closely and share world-class safety strategies. Read More

City Thanks Residents for Saving Scarce Water

13 September 2005

As the total capacity of the major dams supplying the City of Cape Town exceeds the 80% mark, current restrictions are to be modified to make sure that water saving habits learnt during last summer's severe drought become a way of life. Read More

Cape Town Announces Strategies to Ensure Future Water Supply

13 September 2005

A number of significant strategic initiatives to reduce water demand as well as to plan for future water supply schemes were announced by the City of Cape Town's water team during a media visit to water installations. Read More

Robbie Nurock Community Health Centre Turns 100

13 September 2005

Robbie Nurock Community Health Centre (CHC) celebrates one hundred years of health service delivery to the community this year. Centenary celebrations are on 29 September 2005 at Robbie Nurock CHC at 89 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town from 11:00 to... Read More

City Celebrates Arbor Month at Lookout Hill in Mitchells Plain

12 September 2005

One of Cape Town's most spectacular viewing points, Rocklands Lookout Hill in Mitchells Plain, is being beautified with the planting of indigenous trees. Read More

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