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The Official Opening of the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (Eerste River)

15 June 2010

Honourable Premier Distinguished guests Members of Parliament Councillors and Community Leaders All Officials Ladies & Gentlemen Read More

New Rehab Centre Will Combat Alcohol and Drug Abuse amongst Our Youth

15 June 2010

Today, the Western Cape Government officially opened the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre in Eerste River as part of the implementation of its strategic plan to combat substance abuse. Read More

New Community Day Centre for Malmesbury

14 June 2010

A brand new Community Day Centre offering extensive primary health care services to Malmesbury and its surrounding areas will soon be built in West Bank, Malmesbury. Read More

Western Cape Health Address Preventable Blindness

13 June 2010

With an indigent population of about four (4) million in Cape Town, it is estimated that thirty thousand (30 000) people are blind of which twenty three thousand (23 000) blind cases could have been prevented, because the origin of their blindness... Read More

Traffic Law Enforcement Out in Full Force

12 June 2010

The first weekend of the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament saw an increase in traffic on Western Cape roads with law enforcement authorities out in full force to clamp down on those breaking the law.  Read More

FIFA 2010 Fever at Brewelskloof Hospital

10 June 2010

FiFA 2010 Fever at Brewelskloof Hospital Read More

Metro Police Recover Stolen Firearm in Bokmakierie

9 June 2010

A stolen firearm was recovered and one (1) suspect was arrested by Metro Police officers in Bokmakierie last night after a tip-off was received from a member of the community. Read More

Metro Police Nab Four (4) Suspects in Drug Raid

8 June 2010

Four (4) suspects, including one (1) pregnant female, were arrested and large quantities of drugs confiscated on Monday in West Beach, in the Blaauwberg area, during Metro Police operations. Read More

Media Alert: Launch of the Safe Schools Programme

8 June 2010

Tomorrow, the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED's) Safe Schools Holiday Programme will kick off at Tygerberg High School. Read More

Opening Remarks on the Bavaria-Western Cape Expo, Cape Town

8 June 2010

Mr Programme Director Premier Zille and Minister Schneider Consul General Werner-Bussman Honoured Guests Ladies and GentlemenA good evening to you all. Read More

Service Delivery at New Somerset Hospital During the FIFA World Cup™

8 June 2010

With the FIFA World Cup™, the Department of Health is adjusting visiting hours and some operational functions at New Somerset Hospital (NSH), to accommodate international visitors and the public on Cape Town match days only. Read More

Media Invitation to Join MEC Max at Safely Home Checkpiont

7 June 2010

The media is invited to join Western Cape Community Safety MEC, Lennit Max, and law enforcement officials from provincial traffic, local traffic and South African Police Services (SAPS) at a Safely Home checkpoint on the N1 near Worcester at 1pm... Read More

MEC Wishes Learners and Educators a Safe and Happy Holiday

7 June 2010

Schools across the country officially close tomorrow, on 9th June 2010.The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) would like to wish all our educators, principals, staff and learners a happy and safe holiday. Read More

Province Encourages Community Involvement in Development Projects

7 June 2010

Today, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Anton Bredell, will visit a Community Based Planning (CBP) workshop at Look-out Hill in Khayelitsha. Minister Bredell says the CBP training workshops will accelerate public participation for... Read More

Drop-off Facility Opended for New Civic Centre Bus Station

6 June 2010

Dropping family, friends and work colleagues at the new Civic Centre Bus Station to use the airport shuttle is now even more convenient, after a new drop and go facility was introduced close to the bus station. Read More

Human Trafficking Victim Found in Table View Brothel

6 June 2010

A joint operation by the City of Cape Town's Vice Squad and the Table View South African Police Service (SAPS) has led to the arrest of a brothel owner on charges of human trafficking after it was found that a seventeen (17) year old girl had been... Read More

Grand Parade Traders Receive Marketing Boost Ahead of World Cup?

6 June 2010

The Grand Parade Traders, who were relocated to strategic sites in close proximity to the Parade in order to make way for the FIFA Fan Fest, will receive a major marketing boost from the City of Cape Town ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup? Read More

City Limits on Large Events during World Cup™

6 June 2010

The City of Cape Town would like to advise event organisers that any further applications for large events during the FIFA World Cup™ period may not be granted.  Read More

MEC Announces Details on the 2010 Literacy and Numeracy Assessment

6 June 2010

Ensuring that all our learners are able to read, write and calculate at the appropriate level is a key priority for this administration. Read More

Media Alert: Early Childhood Development

6 June 2010

The Western Cape MEC for Social Development, Dr Ivan Meyer, will be hosting a press conference on Early Childhood Development in celebration of Child Protection Month. Read More

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