News and Speeches
Additional Funding for Public Schools Serving Poorer Communities
22 August 2012I am pleased to announce that I have approved proposals made by the Western Cape Education Department that will result in additional funding for public schools serving poorer communities. Read More
Learners to Gain from Creative Writing Workshops
22 August 2012The introduction of creative writing workshops in MOD (Mass participation, Opportunity and access, Development and growth) Centres will create opportunities for learners in Lavender Hill and Khayelitsha schools to shine. Read More
Premier Zille Responds to ANCYL Letter on Receipt of Memorandum
22 August 2012Media Statement by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western Cape Read More
Western Cape Education Department Engages Cosatu on Proposed School Closures
22 August 2012Media Statement by Penny Vinjevold, Head of Education The Western Cape Education Department had a fruitful and robust discussion with Cosatu today (Wednesday, 22 August 2012) on the proposed closure of schools. Read More
Exercising Together is a Welcome Change
22 August 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is appealing to people improve their fitness by participating in public aerobics sessions, currently held on Friday mornings during August at 08:30 in the Company Gardens in Cape Town. Read More
Launch of PRASA's National Railway Safety Campaign
22 August 2012Today, we come together to launch PRASA's National Railway Safety Campaign. Read More
Western Cape Netball Teams Welcomed in Saldanha Bay
21 August 2012The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will partner with the West Coast Netball Union in hosting the Western Cape Inter-District Development Tournament on 24-25 August 2012 in Saldanha Bay. Read More
Appointment of Commission of Inquiry into Policing in Khayelitsha
21 August 2012Media Statement by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western CapeAppointment of Commission of Inquiry into Policing in Khayelitsha Read More
More Funds for Some of the Province's Poorer Schools
21 August 2012On Thursday, 23 August, Western Cape Education Minister, Donald Grant, and Head of Department, Penny Vinjevold, will hold a press conference on the equalisation of funding for no-fee schools in Quintiles 1 to 3. Read More
Premier Zille to Make Significant Announcement on Safety and Policing in the Western Cape
20 August 2012On Wednesday, 22 August, Premier Helen Zille will make a significant announcement on safety and policing in the Western Cape. Read More
Western Cape Chess Olympiad Team Enjoys Tea with Minister Meyer
20 August 2012On the eve of their departure for Turkey, where they will be competing in the World Chess Olympiad, Western Cape members of the SA Chess Olympiad team will visit the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer on 22 August 2012... Read More
Minister Meyer Sends Best Wishes to the SA Paralympic Team
20 August 2012Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, who last night attended the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee's (SASCOC) banquet in Sandton in honour of the SA Paralympic Team, today expressed his well... Read More
Neigbourhood Watches Mobilised to Escort Paramedics into Risk Areas
19 August 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, and Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will brief the media on 21 August 2012 on a pilot to mobilise neighbourhood watches to escort paramedics when they enter high-risk areas. Read More
Minister Winde to Take Steam Train Trip to Highlight Western Cape Heritage Rail Tourism
18 August 2012On Sunday, 19 August 2012, Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will embark on a journey from the centre of Cape Town to Simonstown - in a vintage coach pulled by a Class 24 steam locomotive. Read More
MOD Programme Brings Change to Lavender Hill
17 August 2012A variety of sport and recreation activities brought together learners from primary and high schools across Cape Town at the Lavender Hill High School on Saturday, 18 August 2012. Read More
Minister Carlisle Speaks on Child Road Safety at AGM of ChildSafe South Africa
15 August 2012Media Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Four Drivers Arrested during Scholar Transport Operation in Woodstock
15 August 2012This morning, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, and City of Cape Town Traffic Services officials conducted a Scholar Transport Operation at three schools Read More
EMS Alert: EMS Rescue Divers Search for Missing Child
14 August 2012The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a possible drowning on 15 August 2012. Read More
Minister Carlisle Commends Department as Road Death Toll Continues to Decline
14 August 2012In 2009, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, committed to achieving a 50% reduction in provincial road traffic fatalities by 2014. Read More
High-Speed Chase Leads to Discovery of Weapons Cache
13 August 2012Yesterday evening, thanks to the vigilance of Western Cape traffic officials and the Knysna South African Police Service (SAPS), a group of youths were arrested and a stolen cache of weapons confiscated. Read More
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