News and Speeches
Become More Vigilant about the Causes of Runaway Fires
2 January 2006The Western Cape has been hit by unfortunate outbreaks of sporadic fires over the festive season. Minister Dyantyi would like to warn communities to be particularly careful over this dry period; especially with the volatile weather conditions we've... Read More
Western Cape Scores Another "A" for Matric
28 December 2005Statement by Cameron Dugmore, MEC for Education in the Western Cape The Western Cape has once again scored an "A" for matric, with a pass rate of 84.4%. Candidates for the Senior Certificate examinations have achieved a pass rate of more than 80%... Read More
Tinto U/15 Soccer Finals kick-off at 15h00 (Modified)
28 December 2005It was a lovely day of fun in the sun. The inaugural Tinto Under-15 Soccer tournament will be concluded when the two top teams will battle it out at Langa Soccer Stadium today at 15h00. Read More
Helderberg Lights Up the Festive Season
28 December 2005This year, Helderberg is gearing up for the biggest and best celebration of the opening of the festive season. Once again, the Festival Promotion Association will be hosting the Helderberg Lights Festival - an exciting series of 'Switch On' events... Read More
Minister Dowry Appeals to Petroleum Industry Association for Action
13 December 2005Copy of a letter from Cobus Dowry, Minister of Agriculture in the Western Cape to the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) requesting urgent attention to certain areas in the Western Cape where a diesel shortage is affecting farming... Read More
Statement by Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys: Opening of New Ambulance Station at Leeu Gamka
12 December 2005"An Emergency Medical Service, including ambulance and medical rescue services, has been established at Leeu-Gamka along the so called "road of death" between Laingsburg and Beaufort West. With more then a million vehicles travelling on this road... Read More
Supporting the CIDB Initiative
12 December 2005Public Works initiated a very successful information session for all Western Cape contractors in the building industry. Read More
Western Cape Provincial Spatial Development Framework and Guidelines for Golf Courses, Golf Estates, Polo Fields and Polo Estates to be Released
11 December 2005Premier Ebrahim Rasool and Provincial Minister of Environment, Planning and Economic Development, Tasneem Essop will release the Provincial Spatial Development Framework and other related guidelines and reports at 14:30 on Tuesday, December 13 at... Read More
Safety on the Roads This Festive Season
11 December 2005Motorists are urged to drive considerately and with caution this festive season as traffic inches closer to capacity in Cape Town and the Western Cape. Read More
New Medical Equipment to Improve Access to Quality Health Care at Public Health Facilities
7 December 2005Well-functioning equipment is crucial to the delivery of quality health services. Read More
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has New Acting Head of Department
5 December 2005MEC Jacobs has welcomed the Acting Head of Department, Dr Lorraine Platzky who effectively took office on Monday, 5 December 2005 in an acting capacity until a suitable candidate is found. Read More
Statement by Health Minister Pierre Uys: International Volunteers' Day
4 December 2005Minister Pierre Uys issued a statement today in support of International Volunteers' Day. He says some hospitals in the Western Cape are pressed to meet patient demands. Institutional care, however, is not always the answer to a patient's needs. Read More
Inaugural Christmas Tinto Under-15 Soccer Tournament to be Launched
4 December 2005The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 launch the inaugural Tinto Under-15 soccer tournament at Athlone stadium. Read More
Recognition Ceremony International Volunteers' Day
4 December 2005Ek is trots op alle vrywilligers. Dis julle wat net 'n enkele rede nodig het om te doen wat julle doen en nooit enige van die duisende redes opper waarom julle nie iets kan doen nie. Read More
Statement by the Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, in support of International Day for Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2005
2 December 2005There is a need to sensitise people to the many hurdles which still abound in every day life for people with disabilities. Read More
Statement by Minister, Pierre Uys, on the opening of the first-ever Chronic Dispensing Unit (CDU) in Western Cape
1 December 2005"With the opening of the CDU the Provincial Department of Health aims to dramatically reduce waiting times experienced by patients with chronic disorders such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy and arthritis " said Minister Uys today. Read More
International Disabilty Day Celebrated
1 December 2005The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in partnership with the Department of the Premier is organizing a major sporting event for the Disabled sector to celebrate the International Day for Disabled. Read More
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