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Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations

27 November 2011

Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community SafetyNine people tragically lost their lives on provincial roads this weekend and my sincerest condolences go out to their family members and friends. Read More

NTP Donates PET-CT Scanner to Tygerberg Hospital

24 November 2011

Today, Western Cape Government Health, NTP Radioisotopes (Pty) Ltd and its parent company Necsa will be celebrating the intermediate phase of installing a R32-million Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography (PET-CT) scanner at Tygerberg... Read More

Media Alert: Religious Leaders to Discuss Safety in the Western Cape

24 November 2011

On Monday, 28 November 2011, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will host a large gathering of religious leaders from areas affected by drug-related crimes and violence across the province. More than 250 delegates have been... Read More

WCED Rolls out a "Record-Breaking" 2 Million Textbooks to Schools

24 November 2011

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationThis government believes in the primacy of the textbook, and building textbook-rich schools is one of this government's top priorities. Read More

Minister Carlisle Announces Three-Hour Closure of Tradouw Pass for Cycle Challenge

24 November 2011

Robin Carlisle, the Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has announced the three-hour closure of Tradouw Pass tomorrow, Saturday, 26 November 2011. Read More

16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children: "Get Tested to Win"

24 November 2011

Media Statement by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western CapeToday marks the launch of the Western Cape Government's 16 Days of Activism campaign for no violence against women and children, which will run from 25 November to 10 December 2011. Read More

Media Alert: Official Opening of Melkhoutfontein Clinic

24 November 2011

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open the new Melkhoutfontein Clinic on Monday, 28 November 2011. Read More

Department of Human Settlements' Annual Report Debate

23 November 2011

The delivery of integrated and sustainable human settlements is an extremely complex endeavour. It must be guided by the correct strategy and implemented in the face of challenging conditions. Read More

Mowbray Maternity Hospital Celebrates 95th Birthday

23 November 2011

The Mowbray Maternity Hospital is celebrating 95 years of existence. As part of the birthday celebrations, the facility's Hospital Board will introduce a fundraising campaign (which will be launched in 2012) to mobilise much-needed funding for the... Read More

Minister Winde Delivers Mini Budget Focused on Doing More with Less

23 November 2011

Today, Western Cape Finance Minister Alan Winde presented the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement to the house for deliberation.Please find the speech and the full MTBPS attached. Read More

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement 2012-2015 and Adjusted Estimates of Provincial Expenditure 2011 Speech

22 November 2011

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement 2012-2015 and Adjusted Estimates of Provincial Expenditure 2011 Speech Read More

Adjusted Estimates of Provincial Expenditure 2011 Speech

22 November 2011

Adjusted Estimates of Provincial Expenditure 2011 Speech Read More

Minister Meyer Outlines Western Cape Government's Approach to Sport Transformation

22 November 2011

Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, has welcomed the opening remarks of the National Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula's approach to transformation at the National Sport Indaba (held on 21 and 22... Read More

Rural Pharmacist Walks Away with National Excellence Award

21 November 2011

Western Cape Government Health is delighted to announce that Mr Sampie van Staden, Chief Pharmacist for the Robertson area (Langeberg sub-district), was awarded the National Pharmacy Excellence Award. Read More

Minister Carlisle to Meet Taxi Industry after Horrific N1 and N7 Crashes

21 November 2011

Robin Carlisle, the Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has said that he will request a meeting with the leadership of the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the Western Cape after the horrific N1 and N7 taxi... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to Engage in a Door-to-Door Visit in Lavender Hill

21 November 2011

Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will this afternoon (Tuesday) go door to door in Lavender Hill to engage with the community on safety issues in the area. Read More

Minister Grant: Two Additional Schools Expected in Hout Bay

21 November 2011

It is with great pleasure to be here today to witness the final month of construction to this new and exciting school development. Read More

Specialised Drug and Gang Units Endorsed by Cabinet as Policing Need and Priority

21 November 2011

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

Media Alert: EMS Responded to Motor Vehicle Accident on N7

21 November 2011

Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motor vehicle accident on the N7 early this morning:N7 near Atlantis - At 06:22 - In a head-on collision between a taxi, truck and car, EMS personnel attended to 12... Read More

Dental Surgery Waiting List Reduced by 75%

20 November 2011

A simple strategy has helped patients at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital to get lifesaving treatment sooner. Read More

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