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World Diabetes Day

13 November 2005

Minister Pierre Uys said many complications of diabetes can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle measures such as a healthy diet, physical activity , the avoidance of overweight , not smoking and limiting your alcohol intake. Monday 14 November... Read More

Statement by Provincial Health Minister Pierre Uys on Combating Diarrhoeal Disease in the Western Cape

13 November 2005

The summer is upon us and with the heat comes Diarrhoeal Disease, said Minister Uys today during a visit to Mitchell's Plain Community Health Centre. Minister Uys said the Western Cape Department of Health will combat diarrhoeal disease and increase... Read More

Western Cape Sport Summit Concluded

13 November 2005

The 2005 Sport Summit held at Saldanha Bay, comprising of all federations of the Western Cape including SAFA regions unanimously resolved that Cape Town shall have one venue for 2010 FIFA World Cup ending many months of conflicting reports on the... Read More

Western Cape 2005 Sport Summit

8 November 2005

Media Alert-immediate: Wednesday, November 9, 2005 Read More

Eskom Donates Equipment Worth R60 000 to Cape Institute for Agricultural Training

7 November 2005

Eskom recently donated agricultural equipment to the value of R60 000 to the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg's satellite campus at the Outeniqua experiment farm near George. Read More

Education Mec Awarded Honorary Fellowship By London Institute

6 November 2005

WESTERN CAPE MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship during a study tour to England and Ireland to strengthen ties with various educational institutions. Read More

National Children's Day Celebration

4 November 2005

On 5 November 2005 the annual National Children's day was celebrated in the province of KwaZulu Natal. Read More

Provincial Minister of Health, Pierre Uys, Opens Revamped Trauma Unit at Elsies River

2 November 2005

A revamped trauma unit which practically doubles the capacity of the old unit, was opened by the Western Cape Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, at the Elsiesriver Community Health Centre this week. Read More

Media Alert: Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy Summit

2 November 2005

Approximately 300 arts, cultural, language and heritage practitioners from across the Western Cape will be putting their heads together, discussing and making last changes to the Department's Cultural Policy at a summit to be held at the Ritz Hotel... Read More

Improved ENT Services at Provincial Hospitals

31 October 2005

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) services are one of the most needed health services catered for in the Western Cape. Therefore the Western Cape Department of Health, as part of its Christmas Deliverables, is set to improve access to and delivery of ENT... Read More

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

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