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Search for Owner of Vehicle at Centre of R44 Horror Crash Continues

29 January 2012

Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has reacted with shock and anger to the latest horror crashes on the N1 and R44, which have so far killed a total of 13 people. Read More

Minister Grant Kicks off the 2012 Educator Training Programme

29 January 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationOne of the major focus areas for the WCED this year is to improve the teaching skills of our educators by providing to them various training and development programmes throughout the year. Read More

Media Alert: Update on R45 Motor Vehicle Accident

29 January 2012

At 07:30 on the R45 between Gouda and Ceres (Saron) - Medical Rescuers and Emergency Medical Personnel worked two and a half hours to medically treat and assist 56 patients from the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Read More

Media Alert: Motor Vehicle Accident on N1

29 January 2012

Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a serious motor vehicle accident in the early hours of this morning. Read More

Elsenburg College Opening Ceremony

26 January 2012

Ladies and gentlemen, Colleagues and students, Read More

Minister Madikizela to Oversee Municipal Human Settlement Delivery

26 January 2012

Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will visit several municipalities from Monday, 30 January 2012, until Saturday, 4 February 2012, to ensure the accelerated delivery of housing opportunities to the people who most need them, with a... Read More

Home Affairs Takes ID Application Services to Cape Town Teenagers

25 January 2012

The Deputy Minister of the Department of Home Affairs, Fatima Chohan, will on Saturday, 28 January 2012, assist 16-year-olds with the application of Identity Documents (IDs) at the Vangate Mall in Cape Town, where the department's mobile office will... Read More

Landbouweekblad Ekspo Worcester Toespraak

24 January 2012

Landbou en Die Jaar Wat vir Ons Voorlê Read More

Minister Plato Expresses Concern over Khayelitsha Youth Gang Activity

23 January 2012

Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety Read More

Western Cape Government Calls for Nominations for Board of New Liquor Authority

23 January 2012

Western Cape Minister in charge of liquor regulation, Alan Winde, has called for nominations for the board of the Western Cape Liquor Authority. Members of the public have until 12:00 on Friday, 27 January, to submit nominations. Read More

Media Alert: EMS Responds to Motor Vehicle Accident on R102

22 January 2012

Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other emergency services responded to a motor vehicle accident earlier today. Read More

Last-Minute Rush to Apply for the 2011/2012 Supplementary Examinations

22 January 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationTomorrow is the last day in which candidates who have qualified to write the 2011/2012 supplementary examinations can apply. Read More

R37 Million Renovations at Riversdale Hospital and Clinic Now Complete

22 January 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, officially opened the new portfolio of health facilities at Riversdale Hospital today. These include the Riversdale Hospital and Clinic which both enjoyed extensive renovations during the past four... Read More

Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations

22 January 2012

Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety Read More

Chapman's Peak Drive Information Brochure Available Online

22 January 2012

"There is a great deal of confusion, misinformation, speculation and rumour regarding the tolling of Chappies," says Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works. Read More

Minister Fritz: Child Abuse is Criminal

19 January 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development  Read More

Minister Grant Announces 2011 Literacy and Numeracy Results

19 January 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationIntroduction:Literacy and numeracy are the most important skills our children will develop in their school career. Read More

Media Alert: Opening of New Portfolio of Health Facilities at Riversdale Hospital

19 January 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open the new portfolio of health facilities at Riversdale Hospital on Monday, 23 January 2012. Read More

WCED Offers Free Tuition to Matric Supplementary Exam Candidates

18 January 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Education Read More

Almost R1 Billion Reconstruction of Valkenberg Hospital to Start in January 2013

18 January 2012

For some years now, normal judicial processes have been seriously delayed because the current Valkenberg Hospital does not have the capacity to assess awaiting trial persons who have committed crimes as serious as murder. Read More

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