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Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore's Message to Matriculants

3 October 2005

From Monday 10 October, you will start writing the most important examinations of your school career to date, the 2005 Senior Certificate examinations. This will probably be an emotional period for you, since you will have to bid farewell to your... Read More

MEC Urges Schools to Make Use of Bus Testing Offer

3 October 2005

Statement by Western Cape MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore Read More

Breast Cancer Month

2 October 2005

Breast cancer is most prominent amongst females and the rate of recorded cases has increased drastically over the past few years, which is why the month of October was celebrated as breast cancer awareness month. Read More

Press Briefing: Learner Transport Safety

2 October 2005

All media are invited to a press briefing with Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore, Tuesday 04 October 2005, 13h00, 23rd floor, Golden Acre, Cape Town. TOPIC: Learner Transport Safety Read More

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Conference to be Held on 6 and 7 October 2005

29 September 2005

A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Conference will be held on Thursday, 6 October and Friday, 7 October 2005 at the Sports Science Institute in Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa. Read More

Successful End to Representative Council of Learners (RCL) Conference

28 September 2005

The successful conclusion of the three-day long conference of Representative Council of Learners yesterday is a significant step towards the finalisation of the provincial association of learners. Read More

Company's Garden Opens for Craft Market

27 September 2005

The City of Cape Town is to open its green heart, the Company's Garden, for a permanent craft market which will stimulate job creation and attract tourists to the City Centre on Wednesday, 28 September 2005. The craft market is a result of a... Read More

Statement on Health Workers Petition Asking for Action on Dr Rath Health Foundation

27 September 2005

Given government's proven commitment to a comprehensive HIV and Aids programme and the progress made in this regard in the Western Cape, it is regrettable that the health workers concerned did not see fit to discuss their concerns about the Dr Rath... Read More

Provincial Representative Council of Learners - Invitation to All Media

26 September 2005

All media are invited to a press conference on Wednesday 28 September 2005, 12h00 at the Boland College in Worcester to meet the inaugural leadership of the provincial association of Representative Council of Learners (RCL's). Read More

Krismisbox - Round Three of Delivery

25 September 2005

The Western Cape Government is continuing with the style of work that has made it stand out as committed to delivery since the 2004 elections. Read More

New CD Guide on Learning Barriers

22 September 2005

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has published a guide for teachers on how to identify and assist learners who are experiencing various barriers to learning. Read More

Celebrating Excellence in the Further Education and Training Sector

22 September 2005

The fact that over one hundred entries were received by the public Further Education and Training (FET) sector awards panel for the prestigious honours, is proof of the level of excellence displayed by the sector, says the Head of the Western Cape... Read More

City to Ease Water Restrictions

21 September 2005

New and less stringent water restrictions will be introduced by the City of Cape Town on 1 November 2005 following consultation with the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry and the Department's easing of water restrictions for the Western Cape. Read More

September is Heart Month and Heart Day is Celebrated on 25 September

21 September 2005

Statement from Min Pierre Uys, Minister of Health in the Western Cape Read More

City Hosts Workshop to Promote Fair Trade in Crafts

20 September 2005

Fairtrade is a trading partnership which seeks greater equity in international trade. It was originally used by those who support social justice and the alleviation of the intense poverty found in many developing nations. Read More

Team Western Cape leaves for Durban

20 September 2005

Premier Ebrahim Rasool, MEC Jacobs, sport leaders and parents will bid TEAM WESTERN CAPE farewell at a function to be held at the City of Cape Town. Read More

MEC Tasneem Essop Speaks on Western Cape Government's Involvement in Small Business Week 2005

19 September 2005

Business linkages and broader SMME market access is what the fifth annual Small Business Week is about. Event Custodians remain City of Cape Town and Western Cape Provincial Government. Read More

Minister Essop Approves Extension of Boundaries of Tygerberg Nature Reserve

19 September 2005

The Provincial Minister for Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Tasneem Essop, has approved the application by the City of Cape Town for the extension of the boundaries of the Tygerberg Nature Read More

Launch of the Flags in Schools Project

18 September 2005

In the spirit of building a non-racial South Africa, the Department of Arts and Culture and the Department of Education are jointly embarking on "Flags in Schools" project. The project involves supplying schools with a national flag. Read More

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