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Dedicated Adolescent Psychiatry Unit Opened at Tygerberg Hospital

25 June 2013

Tygerberg Hospital’s new psychiatry unit caters for the unique needs of adolescent patients. Read More

Minister Meyer Appoints Members of Sport Arbitration Forum

25 June 2013

The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer announced the ten members of the Western Cape Sport Arbitration Forum in Cape Town on Thursday, 20 June 2013. Read More

George Hospital Doctor Receives Paul Harris Award

25 June 2013

George Hospital Renal Unit is the only state-run renal unit between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. There are currently 37 renal patients undergoing this specialised treatment at this life-saving unit. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant to visit Winter school for Grade 12s

25 June 2013

Tomorrow, 26 June, Minister Grant will be visiting Esangweni Secondary in Khayelitsha where Grade 12 learners are participating in a Winter School programme in preparation for the 2013 National Senior Certificate Examinations. Read More

Western Cape Kicks Off Initiation Season

25 June 2013

On Friday, 21 June 2013, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, and the Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha, handed over first-aid certificates and protective clothing to initiation carers in Guga S’... Read More

Media Alert: Power Outage at New Somerset Hospital

25 June 2013

New Somerset Hospital in Green Point is currently experiencing a power outage in the main section of the hospital building. The cause for the power outage is unknown at this stage. Read More

Department Celebrates Africa Public Service Day

21 June 2013

Today, 21 June 2013, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is celebrating Africa Public Service Day by paying tribute to all the women and men who proudly serve the Western Cape. Read More

President Zuma's Visit to Hangberg

21 June 2013

The Department of Social Development notes President Zuma’s visit today to the Western Cape Department of Social Development-funded outpatient drug treatment centre in Hout Bay. Read More

Commemoration of World Refugee Day

20 June 2013

Address by the Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell in Athlone. Read More

Western Cape's "Cycling Ambassador" Starts London-Paris Race

20 June 2013

Western Cape Government wishes local cyclist well ahead of London-Paris race. Read More

WCED Programmes for Learners and Educators During School Holidays

20 June 2013

In order to keep our children safe and occupied during the school holidays, the WCED’s has numerous holiday activities and extra tuition planned for learners, as well as, training programmes for educators. Read More

Inauguration Ceremony of Grabouw Community Day Centre

20 June 2013

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, in partnership with the French Embassy, officially opened an Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) site at the Grabouw Community Day Centre (CDC) on 20 June 2013. The services offered include all outpatients... Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Prepares For Upcoming Initiation Season

20 June 2013

Tomorrow, 21 June 2013, the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, together with the Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha will hand over first-aid certificates and protective clothing to initiation carers. Read More

Media Release: National Government Undermines Province

20 June 2013

It is becoming very apparent that a pattern of interference is emerging on the part of the National Government, in matters over which the Provincial Government should have control. Read More

Media launch of the 43rd Laingsburg Karoo Ultra-marathon

20 June 2013

Address by Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, at the media launch of the 43rd Laingsburg Karoo Ultra-marathon on 20 June Read More

Blue Lights Abuse Must Come to an End

20 June 2013

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to Provide CBD Street Vendors with Safety Information

19 June 2013

Tomorrow, Thursday, 20 June 2013, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will visit the informal traders around the Strand Street and station area to provide them with valuable safety information. Read More

Media Alert: Grabouw Community Day Centre Inauguration Ceremony

19 June 2013

The Ambassador of France, Madame Elizabeth Barbier, and the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open an anti-retroviral treatment (ART) site at the Grabouw Community Day Centre on Thursday, 20 June 2013. Grabouw Community... Read More

Mural of Jazz Legends Unveiled at Artscape

18 June 2013

A colourful mural that pays homage to the rich jazz history of the Western Cape was unveiled at Artscape in Cape Town on Sunday, 16 June 2013. The event formed part of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and Artscape’s annual Youth... Read More

Media Alert: World Refugee Day to be Commemorated on 20 June 2013

18 June 2013

Minister Anton Bredell to present Western Cape Government Refugee Services booklet on World Refugee Day. Read More

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