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International Museum Day Celebrated at Lwandle Museum

21 May 2012

What role can museums play in society in a time of accelerating change, particularly for the youth? Learners from four schools debated this issue during a visit to the Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum in Strand. They also found out about the rich... Read More

Minister Madikizela to Present Western Cape Basic Services Strategy

21 May 2012

The Western Cape Government Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will present the expectations for the provision of basic services in the Western Cape at the department's Basic Services Workshop on 22 May 2012. Read More

New Technologies Enhancing Mathematics Tuition in the Classroom

20 May 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationThis morning, I visited Rocklands High School to witness a demonstration on the use of ICT in enhancing Mathematics tuition in the classroom. Read More

Minister Grant to Visit Rocklands High School to Witness Enhanced Mathematics Tuition

20 May 2012

On Tuesday, 22 May 2012, Minister for Education, Donald Grant, will be visiting Rocklands High School to witness a classroom demonstration on the use of the notebook in teaching mathematics. Read More

Health Minister Opens New R11.7 Million Ambulance Station in Ceres

20 May 2012

Western Cape Health Minister, Theuns Botha, opened the new R11.7 million Emergency Medical Services Station in Ceres on 21 May. Read More

Premier Zille Visits Work and Skills Programme Project Site

20 May 2012

This morning, Premier Helen Zille joined Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, as part of a delegation to witness the Western Cape's Youth Wage Subsidy - the Work and Skills for 100 000 Programme - in action. Read More

The Western Cape Government is Implementing the Youth Wage Subsidy

20 May 2012

Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and TourismYouth unemployment in South Africa is at crisis level. In the Western Cape, of those unemployed, 70% are between the ages 15 and 34. Read More

Minister Winde to Lead Delegation to Witness Western Cape Youth Wage Subsidy in Action

20 May 2012

On Monday, 21 May 2012, Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will lead a delegation to witness the Western Cape's Youth Wage Subsidy - the Work and Skills for 100 000 Programme - in action. Read More

Minister Meyer on the Eight Nations under-20 Soccer Challenge in Cape Town

20 May 2012

Media Statement by Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Read More

International Soccer Returns to Cape Town

20 May 2012

International football will once again unite soccer enthusiasts from across the country. The City of Cape Town, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and SAFA Cape Town launched the eight-nation under-20 International Football... Read More

Minister Plato to Meet with Elsie's River Community about Gangsterism and Drug Abuse

17 May 2012

On Sunday, 20 May 2012, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will meet with members of the Elsie's River community to discuss the way forward in addressing gangsterism and drug abuse in the area. Read More

Free-for-All for Sex Offenders: State Must Close Legislative Loopholes

17 May 2012

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

Official Opening of New Ceres EMS Station

17 May 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open the new Ceres Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Station in the Cape Winelands District on 21 May 2012. Read More

Impact of Other Provinces' Inability to Pay Accounts on Public Health Services in the Western Cape

16 May 2012

Although the Western Cape is not affected directly by the inability of other provinces to pay accounts, the reality is that the undeniable breakdown of services - particularly in the Eastern Cape - has resulted in many people seeking health care in... Read More

Western Cape Government Endorses the Reinstatement of Specialised Police Units

16 May 2012

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

Minister Grant Visits ACJ Phakade Primary School

16 May 2012

Media Statement by Minister of Education, Donald GrantThis morning, I visited ACJ Phakade Primary School in Strand to investigate various claims pertaining to the teaching and infrastructure conditions at the school. Read More

Western Cape Government and Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum to Host Museum Day

16 May 2012

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, will be the keynote speaker at the Western Cape's 2012 International Museum Day celebrations on 18 May, which coincides with similar celebrations across the globe. Read More

Policy Debate on Budget Vote 31: Human Settlements

15 May 2012

The Honourable Chairperson,The Honourable Minister and Deputy Minister,The Honourable Chairperson of the Standing Committee,The Honourable MECs,Ladies and gentlemen. Read More

Safely Home Interventions Yield a Significant Drop in Number of Arrests

15 May 2012

Minister Robin Carlisle has announced a 65% reduction in the number of arrests on the 71.6 km Average Speed Over Distance (ASOD) stretch, on the Aberdeen road near Beaufort West. Read More

Minister Plato to Visit Gugulethu Residents to Discuss Safety Concerns

15 May 2012

On Wednesday, 16 May 2012, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will be visiting the Kiki Hostel area in Gugulethu to speak to residents about safety concerns. Read More

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