News and Speeches
MEC Welcomes Changes to the Education Curriculum
5 July 2010The Western Cape Ministry for Education largely welcomes today's announcement on changes to the education curriculum by Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga. Read More
Western Cape Health Minister Orders Probe into Shortage of Chronic Medication
4 July 2010Following the surfacing last week of a shortage of chronic medication mainly at clinics in the Metropole, Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, requested a detailed investigation into the reasons for the shortages, as well as proposals to... Read More
One Hundred Days to Go before first National Certificate Examination
3 July 2010With one hundred (100) days to go before the first National Senior Certificate Examination, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is prepared and ready. Read More
Traffic Authorities Act Swiftly to Avoid another Bus Accident
1 July 2010Proactive behaviour on the part of traffic authorities has today led to another SA Roadlink bus driver being arrested on charges of reckless and negligent driving. Read More
Western Cape Welcomes the President's Withdrawal of Proclamation for Administrative Ajudication of Road Traffic Offences
29 June 2010Western Cape authorities welcome the decision by the President Jacob Zuma to withdraw the proclamation for the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) in the Western Cape. Read More
City's Southern Clinics Help Prevent Cervical Cancer among Working Women
29 June 2010As the modern day woman has to juggle between the responsibilities of having a family and working a full day job, she often tends to not make sufficient time to look after her own health. Read More
Friends of the Children's Hospital Association (FOCHA) Help's Patient to Breathe Easy
27 June 2010Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital patient, Daurelle Crotz, of Bellville, can breathe easy once more, thanks to a R80 000 donation by the pupils of Springfield Convent School in Wynberg to the Friends of the Children's Hospital Association (... Read More
Neurosurgical High Care Improves at Groote Schuur Hospital
27 June 2010The Neurosurgical High Care area at Groote Schuur Hospital has been moved to ward D13. High Care provides service for patients with single organ failure who require intensive monitoring. Read More
Older Persons Summit in George
24 June 2010Programme Director The Mayor & Councilliors of Eden District Municipality Government representatives from all spheres Members of non-governmental organisations Older Persons of the Eden/Karoo Region Colleagues Ladies & Gentlemen Read More
MEC Visits Grade 12 Holiday Tutoring Programme
23 June 2010As part of the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED's) "Own your future. Own your success. Study hard to pass YOUR matric" campaign, the WCED initiated a number of tutorial programmes throughout the province in the second term. Read More
Media Alert: MEC to Visit Grade 12 Holiday Tutoring Programme
22 June 2010Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be visiting Masiphumelele High School in Fish Hoek where Grade twelve (12) learners are participating in a holiday tutoring programme. Read More
Media Alert: MEC to Visit Mitchells Plain Hospital Construction Site
22 June 2010Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will visit the construction site of the Mitchell's Plain Hospital today to ascertain for himself the progress. Information on the impact assessment study will also be provided. Read More
2010 Brings Along With It a Lasting Legacy
22 June 2010The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Mr. Sakkie Jenner says 2010 should be remembered and embraced for the legacy it is leaving behind for the people of this country. Read More
Western Cape Education Department Leads the Country in Textbook Provision
21 June 2010The Western Cape government is fully committed to the provision of textbooks to all our learners, as we believe they are an indispensable learning tool. Read More
Western Cape Welcomes Withdrawal of Drives Licence Demerit System
20 June 2010Western Cape authorities welcome the decision by the President Jacob Zuma to withdraw the proclamation (copy attached) for the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) in the Western Cape. Read More
Western Cape School Holiday Programme Launch
19 June 2010Mr Programme DirectorColleagues - Ministers Grant & JennerMembers from the different DepartmentsOur Leaners from different schoolsLadies & Gentlemen Read More
Media Alert: MEC to Visit Safe Schools Holiday Programme
19 June 2010Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be visiting the Uitsig Sports Complex where he will be delivering a message of support to high school learners from the Uitsig community and the organisers of the Western Cape Education Department's... Read More
Community Gardens Provide Food Security to the Overberg Community
17 June 2010Today the Minister of Local Government, Anton Bredell, visited the Community Development Workers' (CDWs) food garden project in Grabouw. Read More
Royalty Visits Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
17 June 2010On Friday 18 June 2010 at 15h30 Prince William and Prince Harry visited the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. The Hospital is the only specialist hospital in southern Africa dedicated entirely to children. Read More
Western Cape Will Not Increase Motor Vehicle License Fees For 3 Years
16 June 2010Statement by Western Cape Minister of Transport Robin CarlisleThe Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, today announced that his department will not increase Motor Vehicle License Fees in the province for the next... Read More
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