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Official Opening of New Ceres EMS Station

17 May 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open the new Ceres Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Station in the Cape Winelands District on 21 May 2012. Read More

Impact of Other Provinces' Inability to Pay Accounts on Public Health Services in the Western Cape

16 May 2012

Although the Western Cape is not affected directly by the inability of other provinces to pay accounts, the reality is that the undeniable breakdown of services - particularly in the Eastern Cape - has resulted in many people seeking health care in... Read More

Western Cape Government Endorses the Reinstatement of Specialised Police Units

16 May 2012

Media Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More

Minister Grant Visits ACJ Phakade Primary School

16 May 2012

Media Statement by Minister of Education, Donald GrantThis morning, I visited ACJ Phakade Primary School in Strand to investigate various claims pertaining to the teaching and infrastructure conditions at the school. Read More

Western Cape Government and Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum to Host Museum Day

16 May 2012

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, will be the keynote speaker at the Western Cape's 2012 International Museum Day celebrations on 18 May, which coincides with similar celebrations across the globe. Read More

Policy Debate on Budget Vote 31: Human Settlements

15 May 2012

The Honourable Chairperson,The Honourable Minister and Deputy Minister,The Honourable Chairperson of the Standing Committee,The Honourable MECs,Ladies and gentlemen. Read More

Safely Home Interventions Yield a Significant Drop in Number of Arrests

15 May 2012

Minister Robin Carlisle has announced a 65% reduction in the number of arrests on the 71.6 km Average Speed Over Distance (ASOD) stretch, on the Aberdeen road near Beaufort West. Read More

Minister Plato to Visit Gugulethu Residents to Discuss Safety Concerns

15 May 2012

On Wednesday, 16 May 2012, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will be visiting the Kiki Hostel area in Gugulethu to speak to residents about safety concerns. Read More

Protea Produsente van Suid Afrika: Transformasie Seminaar

14 May 2012

Dames en here, baie dankie vir die geleentheid om vanoggend met u te kan gesels. Proteas is een van daardie spesiale produkte wat Suid Afrikaners op 'n emosionele vlak verbind tot Suid Afrika. Read More

Private Sector Investment in Groote Schuur Hospital Demonstrates Confidence in our Health Service

14 May 2012

At the opening of the refurbished maternity reception area at Groote Schuur Hospital, Western Cape Health Minister, Theuns Botha, said the conditions at Western Cape hospitals are in stark contrast to health services in other provinces. Read More

Liquor Abuse: Minister Winde Leads Unannounced Liquor Raid

14 May 2012

In an effort to end liquor abuse, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, led an unannounced raid on establishments that serve alcohol in Maitland on the evening of 14 May. Read More

Minister Grant: Safe and Secure Learning Environments are Essential

14 May 2012

Media Statement by Minister of Education, Donald GrantSafe and secure learning environments are essential if we are to ensure that quality education is being delivered.It is therefore imperative that our schools remain weapon-, drugs- and alcohol-... Read More

Rebuilding Nursing Image in the Spotlight at Provincial Nurses' Day

14 May 2012

At an event attended by approximately 400 nurses of the Western Cape Department of Health, the provincial Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, said that the rebuilding of the social image of nursing fits in with the department's Healthcare 2020... Read More

Minister Winde to Speak at Western Cape Oil and Gas Skills Training Meeting

14 May 2012

On 15 May 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will speak at the Offshore Skills Training Centre (OSTRAC) Breakfast Session. Read More

International Day of Families

14 May 2012

On 15 May, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will deliver the keynote address at an event in Hangberg to commemorate International Day of Families. Read More

Ministers Grant and Plato to Observe a Search and Seizure Operation at Manyano High School

13 May 2012

On 15 May, Provincial Education Minister Donald Grant and Provincial Community Safety Minister Dan Plato will be observing a search and seizure operation at Manyano High School in Khayelitsha. Read More

Minister Fritz: National Lotteries Board is Failing the Poor

13 May 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development Read More

Ratelgat Declared a Provincial Heritage Site during Annual Griqua Pilgrimage

13 May 2012

The farm Ratelgat, on which Griqua prophet Andrew Abraham Stockenström le Fleur I ("Die Kneg") is buried, has been declared a provincial heritage site. Read More

Minister Carlisle Releases Safely Home Fatality Statistics

13 May 2012

Robin Carlisle, Minister for Transport and Public Works, has released the fatality statistics for 2012, up until the end of April. Read More

Minister Plato to Congratulate Neighbourhood Watch Members at Certificate Handover

13 May 2012

On Monday, 14 May 2012, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, together with the Langebaan Neighbourhood Watch (NHW), will hand over certificates to NHW members who have successfully completed their NHW Training Level 3. Read More

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