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16 days of Activism: Act Against Abuse

27 October 2005

It is that time of the year. Read More

Squatters on District Six Land

27 October 2005

Joint Press Statement: City Of Cape Town, Regional Land Claims Commission and the District Six Beneficiary Redevelopment Trust Read More

Invitation for Input to the Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy

26 October 2005

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is busy with a cultural transformation process. Read More

Department of the Premier Conciliation Outcome

26 October 2005

The Department of the Premier has concluded 2 days of conciliation with the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council, regarding the interpretation of a collective agreement, with Mr D Mias as the Conciliator. Read More

Minister Commends Free Cataract Surgery Drive

25 October 2005

A special cataract surgery project is being undertaken at Kuilsriver Netcare Hospital as part of Eye Awareness Week, which is traditionally held during the month of October. Ten state patients with cataracts were operated free of charge. Read More

New Western Cape Language Committee (WCLC)

25 October 2005

The Standing Committee of the provincial parliament invited the general public to nominate persons to serve as members on the WCLC. Read More

Address to Eminent Authors

24 October 2005

To mark the 50th anniversary of the South African Council for English Education (SACEE), the Western Cape branch is launching a new book entitled Leaves to a Tree, with contributions from an impressive array of South African authors. Read More

Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Award Ceremony

24 October 2005

Winners: Magdalena Southon, Read More

Education MEC Replies to Provincial Legislature Question

24 October 2005

"I have decided on the following key strategies, which I want the WCED to focus on: Read More

Outcome of Talks between Solidary Union and WCED on Learner Tracking System

24 October 2005

The Western Cape's Survey to implement its Learner Tracking System will not be used to discriminate against anyone who wishes not to complete a question on race.This assurance was given by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore after a meeting... Read More

Extract From Speech at the Cecilia Makiwane Award Ceremony

23 October 2005

At the Cecilia Makiwane award ceremony Minister Pierre Uys gave Read More

Calculators will Enhance Literacy and Numeracy Strategy, says MEC Dugmore

23 October 2005

The Donation of 3,200 calculators and school bags by two major banks to poorly resourced schools in and around the province, will enhance the literacy and numeracy strategy of the Western Cape.So says MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore, in reaction... Read More

Statement: Inaugural Meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Health Council

23 October 2005

Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Health Council in Cape Town on Friday, provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, said that community participation and partnerships are critical success factors in meeting the challenges... Read More

Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB Cases, at Crystal High School in Hanover Park

23 October 2005

Following the media release on the 12th October 2005, about the suspected MDR TB outbreak at Crystal High School in Hanover Park, the following has since transpired. Read More

Media Alert: Market Access for Africa's Agricultural Products

23 October 2005

The Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs Ms Thoko Didiza will open the very important joint International Conference on Market Access For Africa's Agricultural Products which is hosted by the SA AGRI Academy and CBI from the Netherlands.   Read More

Training in Infection Control Offered

20 October 2005

"The basis of infection control is training and the country needs people who are trained to address deficiencies that lead to infection outbreaks in hospitals and communities - such as the prevention of infection, the prudent use of antibiotics and... Read More

Introducing Sustainable Development in the Curriculum

20 October 2005

Thousands of learners will soon be taught about Sustainable Development and Climate Change following a groundbreaking course held at the Cape Teaching Institute (CTI). Read More

Transforming Environmental Teaching

19 October 2005

Fifty teachers have successfully completed an innovative five day training course which could transform environmental learning in Cape Town schools. They are to be honoured at a certificate ceremony at the Cape Teaching Institute in Kuils River. Read More

City Solid Waste Personnel May Not Ask For 'Christmas Boxes'

19 October 2005

The City of Cape Town has a policy that strictly forbids Solid Waste personnel and other service personnel from asking residents for 'Christmas boxes' and donations. Staff have been informed that anyone found guilty of transgressing this... Read More

Capenature Donates Grey Rhebok to Tygerberg Nature Reserve

19 October 2005

City of Cape Town Nature Conservation officials released two female Grey Rhebok Pelea capreolus into the Tygerberg Nature Reserve last week. They were donated to the reserve by CapeNature's Wildlife Management Services and were caught at the... Read More

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