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Launch of the Social Incubator Programme

8 February 2006

Thank you very much Programme Director. Honourable Cameroon Dugmore, MEC for Education Chairperson of the Standing Committee, Ms Joyce Witbooi Honourable Members of the Standing Committee Heads of Department Councillors present, leaders of our... Read More

One Billion Rand Deal to Develop the Foreshore

8 February 2006

The Department of Transport and Public Works, Media 24 and Property Development recently concluded a R1 billion agreement to boost development on the foreshore. Read More

Tygerberg's School of Nursing Delivers Excellence in Training

8 February 2006

Tygerberg Hospital Nurse Training School excel Read More

MEC Visits Bereaved Bus Accident Families and School

7 February 2006

WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION MEC Cameron Dugmore this morning visited the school and the families affected by the bus accident yesterday near Malmesbury, where two learners from the Anne Pienaar Memorial Primary School died when a bus overturned. Read More

Launch of Strategy To Engage Learners After School Hours

7 February 2006

In a first for the Western Cape, MEC Jacobs will launch the Social Incubator Programme - a strategy aimed at empowering and engaging learners after school hours as a Departmental contribution to the Provincial Social Capital strategy. Read More

Smoking Habit in Cape under Global Spotlight

7 February 2006

Researchers based at the University of Cape Town (UCT) have been probing the implications of the high smoking rates in Ravensmead and Uitsig communities. Read More

High Anti-Retroviral Adherence Rates

6 February 2006

Data compiled by the Western Cape Health Department's HIV and Aids Directorate indicate high adherence rates to anti-retroviral treatment (ART) in the province. Results show that 9 745 (93%) of the 10 515 patients on ART in December 2004 remained on... Read More

MEC Shocked at Deaths of Primary School Learners in Bus Accident

6 February 2006

Western Cape MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore has reacted with shock upon hearing of the tragic and sudden deaths of two primary school girls (grades 2 and 5) in a bus accident this afternoon near Malmesbury. Read More

New Oncology Equipment Installed on the Eve of World Cancer Day

2 February 2006

The acquisition of a new R 3,2 million Oncology Afterloader, installed at the Tygerberg Hospital, is celebrated on the eve of World Cancer Day on 4 February. Read More

New Oncology Equipment and World Cancer Day

2 February 2006

The acquisition of a new R3,2 million Oncology Afterloader, installed at the Tygerberg Hospital, is celebrated today (3 February) on the eve of World Cancer Day (4 February ) Read More

Western Cape Health Minister Welcomes High Anti-Retroviral Adherence Rates

1 February 2006

Data compiled by the Western Cape Health Department's HIV and Aids Directorate indicate high adherence rates to anti-retroviral treatment (ART) in the province. Results show that 9 745 (93%) of the 10 515 patients on ART in December 2004 remained on... Read More

National Reproductive Health Month

30 January 2006

Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, the National Minister of Health has announced that as from 2006, February will be designated as National Reproductive Health Month. The National theme for 2006 is 'Save the Nation, Strengthen Reproductive Health'. Read More

February is Reproductive Health Month

30 January 2006

Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, the National Minister of Health has announced that as from 2006, February will be designated as National Reproductive Health Month. The National theme for 2006 is 'Save the Nation, Strengthen Reproductive Health'. Read More

Western Cape Provincial Department Announces February as Reproductive Health Month

30 January 2006

Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, the National Minister of Health has announced that as from 2006, February will be designated as National Reproductive Health Month. The National theme for 2006 is 'Save the Nation, Strengthen Reproductive Health'. Read More

Teaching Assistants to Help Improve Literacy and Numeracy

30 January 2006

Five-hundred teaching assistants to help improve literacy and numeracy * statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore Read More

Re-Introduction of the Medical Emergency Helicopter Service in Oudtshoorn

29 January 2006

"Advanced Life Support services in the Southern Cape will receive a huge boost from Monday, thanks to the re-introduction of the medical emergency helicopter service by the Health Department of the Western Cape and the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service... Read More

City Steps Up Fire Awareness Campaign

29 January 2006

Last year nearly 9 000 homes were destroyed in the fires that occurred in informal settlement across the City. A total of 1 327 fires were reported for in informal settlements between 1 January and 26 December 2005. Read More

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