The recent media reports about children missing school so that they can be presented to SASSA officials when their parents/guardians re-register them for child support grants is cause for grave concern. Read More
On 11 September 2012, Dr Ivan Meyer joined fans, supporters, parents and friends who had gathered at Cape Town International Airport to welcome back Western Cape-based SA Paralympics athletes. Read More
In a previous statement, the Ministry of Transport and Public Works informed the media that the public could comment on the Provincial Road Traffic Bill. Incorrect contact details were supplied. Comments received so far have been directed from the... Read More
On 13 September, the City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith, together with the Minister for Community Safety, Dan Plato, and the Minister for Education, Donald Grant, will officially launch the School... Read More
Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Education One priority of this Government is to try and improve the retention rate of our learners. Therefore, we need to address, wherever possible, the problems associated with truancy and absenteeism. Read More
The Train the Trainer Programme of the DCAS Arts and Culture team, which took place from 4 to 6 September, saw crafters who had received training in mosaics transferring these skills to learners at Uitkyk Primary School in Lutzville and Vergenoeg... Read More
On Tuesday, 11 September 2012, at 15:00, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer will meet Western Cape SA Paralympic athletes when they arrive at Cape Town International Airport. Read More
In June, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) conducted a school counter-truancy operation in Athlone. Read More
On 11 September, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will acknowledge a donation from the private sector towards critical improvements at Ekuphumleni Old Age Home in Gugulethu. The funds have gone towards a state-of-the-art... Read More
The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a heavy motor vehicle accident in Tulbagh on 10 September 2012. Read More
Alexandra Hospital's renovated Outpatient's Department building was officially opened by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha, and Prof Craig Househam, Western Cape Head of Health, on 10 September 2012. Read More
The Western Cape Government would like to take this opportunity to address the concerns of community members as reflected by the Cape Metro Health Forum and doctors as reflected by the South African Medical Association with regard to the... Read More
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is promoting and developing local drama in communities in the Eden District, as well as providing aspiring actors with professional performance opportunities. Read More
Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motor vehicle accident in the Cape Town CBD on 9 September 2012. Read More
The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other emergency voluntary services responded to a missing person call on 7 September 2012. Read More
As part of Nedbank's Small Business Friday initiative, Alan Winde, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, embarked on a listening tour in Cape Town's Fringe District to hear the concerns of small businesses operating in... Read More
Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will be taking part in Team Langebaan's annual "Blow the Whistle" Safety Awareness Day on 8 September. Read More