News and Speeches
Statement by Provincial Health Minister Pierre Uys on strengthening Home Based Care Services in the Western Cape
20 November 2005The important role of home-based care in the Western Cape Health Services was emphasised again today by min. Uys during his visit to health care workers at Citrusdal. Citrusdal is one of the recognised centres of the departrment's biggest Read More
New Medical Equipment to Improve State Facilities Health Care
17 November 2005During a visit to Hermanus Hospital today Minister Uys said "well-functioning equipment is crucial to the delivery of quality health services" The Hospital received a new gastroscope worth R 120 000 and 3 infusion pumps worth R30 000. Read More
Xhosa Festival - Siyazingca ngesiXhosa "We are Proud of isiXhosa"
16 November 2005The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in conjunction with the Western Cape Language Committee will be celebrating isiXhosa language at a Festival to be held at Langa Township outside Cape Town from the 22 - 27 November 2005. Read More
Exams and the Late Arrivals of CTA's
16 November 2005WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION MEC Cameron Dugmore has been in touch with Minister Naledi Pandor on the matter of the late arrival of the national Common Tasks of Assessment papers, and is satisfied that she is taking it very seriously to avoid a similar... Read More
Dennegeur Accident - WCED Task Team Disburses Funds
16 November 2005A TASK TEAM established by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) to manage the Dennegeur Primary School Disaster Fund has started disbursing the funds. Read More
Statement by Provincial Health Minister Pierre Uys: Opening of 30 New Level 1 District Beds at Karl Bremer Hospital
15 November 2005"Health care in the province got a boost today with the opening of 30 new beds at one of our major hospitals " says Minister Uys at a visit to Karl Bremer Hospital. Read More
Provincial Legislature - Questions
14 November 2005Having arrived from a visit to the United Kingdom yesterday, Education MEC Cameron Dugmore had to answer eight parliamentary questions from Members in the House today (Tuesday 15 November 2005), which ranged from the role of Teacher Assistants to... Read More
Minister Urge Poultry Farmers To Vaccinate Poultry Against Newcastle Disease
14 November 2005The Minister of Agriculture of the Western Cape, Cobus Dowry, made an urgent appeal to poultry farmers to ensure that their flocks are vaccinated against Newcastle disease. Read More
World Diabetes Day
13 November 2005Minister Pierre Uys said many complications of diabetes can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle measures such as a healthy diet, physical activity , the avoidance of overweight , not smoking and limiting your alcohol intake. Monday 14 November... Read More
Statement by Provincial Health Minister Pierre Uys on Combating Diarrhoeal Disease in the Western Cape
13 November 2005The summer is upon us and with the heat comes Diarrhoeal Disease, said Minister Uys today during a visit to Mitchell's Plain Community Health Centre. Minister Uys said the Western Cape Department of Health will combat diarrhoeal disease and increase... Read More
Western Cape Sport Summit Concluded
13 November 2005The 2005 Sport Summit held at Saldanha Bay, comprising of all federations of the Western Cape including SAFA regions unanimously resolved that Cape Town shall have one venue for 2010 FIFA World Cup ending many months of conflicting reports on the... Read More
Western Cape 2005 Sport Summit
8 November 2005Media Alert-immediate: Wednesday, November 9, 2005 Read More
Eskom Donates Equipment Worth R60 000 to Cape Institute for Agricultural Training
7 November 2005Eskom recently donated agricultural equipment to the value of R60 000 to the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg's satellite campus at the Outeniqua experiment farm near George. Read More
Education Mec Awarded Honorary Fellowship By London Institute
6 November 2005WESTERN CAPE MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship during a study tour to England and Ireland to strengthen ties with various educational institutions. Read More
National Children's Day Celebration
4 November 2005On 5 November 2005 the annual National Children's day was celebrated in the province of KwaZulu Natal. Read More
Provincial Minister of Health, Pierre Uys, Opens Revamped Trauma Unit at Elsies River
2 November 2005A revamped trauma unit which practically doubles the capacity of the old unit, was opened by the Western Cape Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, at the Elsiesriver Community Health Centre this week. Read More
Media Alert: Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy Summit
2 November 2005Approximately 300 arts, cultural, language and heritage practitioners from across the Western Cape will be putting their heads together, discussing and making last changes to the Department's Cultural Policy at a summit to be held at the Ritz Hotel... Read More
Improved ENT Services at Provincial Hospitals
31 October 2005Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) services are one of the most needed health services catered for in the Western Cape. Therefore the Western Cape Department of Health, as part of its Christmas Deliverables, is set to improve access to and delivery of ENT... Read More
Further honours for WCED's Technology in Education achievements
30 October 2005MEC Dugmore, l Read More
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