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Klein Karoo Plaaswerker van die Jaar

20 September 2012

Landbouvriende, dankie vir die geleentheid om vanaand saam met u te kan kuier. Read More

Western Cape to Honour Neville Alexander

19 September 2012

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, earlier today (19 September 2012) announced at the inaugural meeting of the newly appointed Western Cape Language Committee (WCLC) that the Neville Alexander Language Award will be... Read More

Better Together Heritage Day Celebrations

19 September 2012

Hundreds of youths from diverse communities will celebrate Heritage Day on 24 September 2012 by displaying their talents in a variety of sport, arts and cultural activities organised by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport. Read More

Aerobics in Company Gardens, Cape Town

19 September 2012

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has extended the Women’s Month mass aerobics sessions from 14 September to 2 November 2012. These sessions will yet again happen on Fridays from 08:15 to 09:00 at the Company Gardens in Cape Town. Read More

Minister Meyer Launches the Robben Island Sport Digitisation Project

19 September 2012

On 20 September 2012, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, in partnership with the University of the Western Cape and the Robben Island Mayibuye Archives, will launch the digitisation of the collection of sporting... Read More

Western Cape Government to Offer Free Online Courses to 1 000 Businesses

19 September 2012

On Thursday, 20 September 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will announce that as part of the 110% Green initiative, we will be offering free online courses to 1 000 qualifying Western Cape SMMEs. Read More

R500 Million Mitchell's Plain Hospital Nearing Completion

19 September 2012

The R500 million Mitchell's Plain Hospital construction project has been a massive undertaking by the Western Cape Government. The hospital will offer district hospital services to people living in the Mitchell's Plain, Philippi and Mandalay areas. Read More

Safety of Cyclists Comes First

18 September 2012

On Saturday, 15 September 2012, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, joined the community of Oudtshoorn to honour three cyclists who died on the road two years ago. Read More

Update on the Kayamandi Pilot Pet Health Project

18 September 2012

"If we can care for our animals, we can care for our neighbours," Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said yesterday in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch. Read More

Ministers Carlisle and Botha to Conduct a Site Visit at Mitchell's Plain Hospital

18 September 2012

Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works, and Theuns Botha, the Minister of Health, will be conducting a site visit on 19 September between 13:30 and 14:30 at Mitchell's Plain Hospital, which is currently under construction. Read More

Fighting Crime: We Can Only Win by Working Better Together

18 September 2012

Joint Media Statement by Premier Helen Zille, Minister Dan Plato and Alderman JP Smith Read More

Corridor Study on R44 and Bredell Road Upgrade to Commence

18 September 2012

The R44 Road between Somerset West and Stellenbosch is a high-speed mobility route which carries significant volumes of traffic daily. Read More

Minister Meyer to Announce the Chairperson of the Language Committee

18 September 2012

Further to the recent appointment of members to the Western Cape Language Committee, Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will tomorrow, 19 September 2012, following the inaugural meeting of the committee, introduce... Read More

NSC Preparation: Crunch-Time for the Class of 2012

18 September 2012

With just 33 days to go, the Western Cape Education Department is prepared and ready for the 2012 National Senior Certificate examinations. Read More

Road Fatalities at Start of September a Cause for Serious Concern

17 September 2012

Road deaths in the Western Cape fell by 21 for the month of August, when compared with the figure for August 2011. Read More

Premier Zille to Address Safety Concerns in Western Cape

17 September 2012

On Tuesday, 18 September, Premier Helen Zille will hold a media briefing to address safety concerns in the Western Cape, particularly gang violence on the Cape Flats. Read More

Minister Meyer Cycles in SWD to Hand Over Bikes

17 September 2012

On Saturday, 15 September 2012, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer cycled from Oudtshoorn to Calitzdorp handing out bicycles and sports equipment at schools along the way. Read More

Minister Grant to Announce NSC Exam Details and to Visit Matric Candidates

17 September 2012

Tomorrow, 18 September 2012, Minister Donald Grant will be visiting Sizimisele Secondary School and Matthew Goniwe School in Khayelitsha to wish their matriculants good luck for the upcoming examinations. Read More

Opening of Prince Albert Thusong Centre

14 September 2012

Geagte Burgemeester,Raadslede,Senior Bestuurders van Prince Albert Munisipaliteit,Professionele diensverskaffers tot die projek,Dames en here.Six months ago on 29th March, during our Local Government Budget Speech in Parliament, we made a promise. Read More

Opening of Prince Albert Thusong Centre

14 September 2012

Six months ago on 29th March, during our Local Government Budget Speech in Parliament, we made a promise. Read More

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