News and Speeches
New Oncology Equipment and World Cancer Day
2 February 2006The acquisition of a new R3,2 million Oncology Afterloader, installed at the Tygerberg Hospital, is celebrated today (3 February) on the eve of World Cancer Day (4 February ) Read More
Western Cape Health Minister Welcomes High Anti-Retroviral Adherence Rates
1 February 2006Data compiled by the Western Cape Health Department's HIV and Aids Directorate indicate high adherence rates to anti-retroviral treatment (ART) in the province. Results show that 9 745 (93%) of the 10 515 patients on ART in December 2004 remained on... Read More
National Reproductive Health Month
30 January 2006Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, the National Minister of Health has announced that as from 2006, February will be designated as National Reproductive Health Month. The National theme for 2006 is 'Save the Nation, Strengthen Reproductive Health'. Read More
February is Reproductive Health Month
30 January 2006Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, the National Minister of Health has announced that as from 2006, February will be designated as National Reproductive Health Month. The National theme for 2006 is 'Save the Nation, Strengthen Reproductive Health'. Read More
Western Cape Provincial Department Announces February as Reproductive Health Month
30 January 2006Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, the National Minister of Health has announced that as from 2006, February will be designated as National Reproductive Health Month. The National theme for 2006 is 'Save the Nation, Strengthen Reproductive Health'. Read More
Teaching Assistants to Help Improve Literacy and Numeracy
30 January 2006Five-hundred teaching assistants to help improve literacy and numeracy * statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore Read More
Re-Introduction of the Medical Emergency Helicopter Service in Oudtshoorn
29 January 2006"Advanced Life Support services in the Southern Cape will receive a huge boost from Monday, thanks to the re-introduction of the medical emergency helicopter service by the Health Department of the Western Cape and the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service... Read More
City Steps Up Fire Awareness Campaign
29 January 2006Last year nearly 9 000 homes were destroyed in the fires that occurred in informal settlement across the City. A total of 1 327 fires were reported for in informal settlements between 1 January and 26 December 2005. Read More
New Hope for Breast Cancer Sufferers
26 January 2006New state-of-the-art equipment was installed at Tygerberg Hospital to service the community more effectively. The afterloader, that was acquired at a cost of R3,2 million, will increase the spectrum of radiation treatments available to patients in... Read More
Crime Comes Down in the Western Cape
25 January 2006Western Cape Minister for Community Safety has praised the South African Police, the Bambanani Volunteers, metro and municipal police, provincial traffic and all law enforcement agencies who put in many hours of work to bring down crime during the... Read More
City Invites Community to Get Involved in Bracken Nature Reserve
23 January 2006In the heart of the Brackenfell residential area lies the 30 ha Bracken Nature Reserve. The vegetation type is West Coast Renosterveld and Sand Plain Fynbos, boasting a rich and unique diversity of succulents, geophytes, orchids, mosses and lichens. Read More
Big Plans to Revive School Sport to be Unveiled
22 January 2006MEC Jacobs will on Wednesday, January 25, announce comprehensive plans to resuscitate ailing sport at schools across the province. Read More
City Hosts Free Concert at Wynberg Park
22 January 2006The City of Cape Town is to host a Reconciliation Concert at Wynberg Park on Sunday, 11 December 2005. Organised by the City's Arts and Culture Department, this event will be the flagship concert and the third in a series of six concerts at this... Read More
Premier and MEC Express Satisfaction at Opening of Schools
18 January 2006Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool and Education MEC Cameron Dugmore expressed satisfaction that the vast majority of schools had a smooth start across the province, thanks to good preparation by the schools and the Western Cape Education... Read More
City and Cape Town Partnership to Collaborate on Revitalisation of Grand Parade
17 January 2006The City of Cape Town has initiated a three-year project to revitalise the Grand Parade. The project will involve a thorough review of the current run-down state of Cape Town's largest and oldest public space. Read More
Western Cape Ready for FET Curriculum in Schools
16 January 2006The Western Cape is ready to roll out the national curriculum for Further Education and Training (FET) in schools. Read More
Call to Celebrate! 50 Years at Red Cross Children's Hospital
16 January 20062006 is the 50th Anniversary of our hospital and we intend celebrating the event. The formal handing over of the Hospital by the S.A. Red Cross Society to the Provincial Administration of the Cape of Good Hope, was held on 29th February 1956. Read More
Ultra-Modern Fresh Produce Market for Western Cape
16 January 2006A brand new multi-million rand fresh produce market is to be built at Philippi East on the Cape Flats as part of the City of Cape Town's strategy to stimulate much needed economic growth in the area. Read More
Western Cape Expecting Smooth Start for 2006 School Year
14 January 2006WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION MEC Cameron Dugmore has expressed his confidence that schools will be ready to receive the almost one million learners expected to flock back to schools this week. This includes about 80,000 new learners. Read More
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