News and Speeches
Minister Carlisle Accepts 10 000 US Dollars on Behalf of Nyanga Orphanage
11 March 2012On 12 March, Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, will accept a cheque to the value of 10 000 US dollars from a group of Americans on behalf of Nyanga orphanage Emasithandane. Read More
Western Cape Government Announces Second Set of Arrests after Corruption-Busting Drive
11 March 2012On Friday, 9 March 2012, the South African Police Service in George arrested eight individuals, including some former employees of the Western Cape Department of Health, on charges of fraud and corruption. Read More
Minister Carlisle Welcomes Chapman's Peak Ruling in Cape High Court
11 March 2012Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has welcomed Judge Rosheni Allie throwing out an urgent application to try and halt construction on Chapman's Peak. Read More
District Health Councils Will Ensure a Better Health Service
8 March 2012In the following two months, Western Cape Health Minister Theuns Botha will attend the first meetings of the six district health councils across the province and introduce the members to their local communities. Read More
New Library Opens at Paarl
8 March 2012On 9 March 2012, the new Paarl Library was officially opened by Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport. This was quite a historic event, as it was exactly 45 years after the previous library had been opened. Read More
Premier Helen Zille Welcomes 2012 Pick 'n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour Participants
8 March 2012Premier Helen Zille has welcomed participants in the 2012 Pick 'n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour on behalf of the Western Cape Government, ahead of the cycling event on Sunday 11 March. In her welcome statement, she described the cycle tour as an "iconic... Read More
Minister Carlisle Supports Call to Stamp out Corruption in Construction
8 March 2012Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, said he supported the call by Pieter Kotzé, the President of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors, to stamp out corruption in the construction industry. Read More
Minister Meyer Hosts Sportswomen on International Women's Day
7 March 2012The Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, hosted a breakfast on 8 March for leading Western Cape sportswomen. Read More
Road Deaths Decrease Beyond Halfway Mark
6 March 2012Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has announced that "for the first time in more than five years, the February Western Cape road death toll has dropped to under 100". Read More
Minister Grant Comments on the Protests in Grabouw
5 March 2012Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationI am extremely disappointed and appalled by the actions of some of the community members taking part in protest actions in Grabouw. Read More
Private Residential Facilities for Older Persons Must be Registered
5 March 2012The Western Cape Department of Social Development is committed to ensuring, protecting and promoting the rights and wellbeing of older persons. This particular group in our communities is often the most vulnerable and at risk of being ill-treated.... Read More
AARTO Implementation Postponement Represents "a Sound Decision"
5 March 2012Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has welcomed the decision announced at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) meeting in Pretoria yesterday that the Administrative Adjudication of Traffic... Read More
Official Opening of New Grassy Park Community Day Centre
5 March 2012The new Grassy Park Community Day Centre (CDC) was relocated to a new improved building and was officially re-opened by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, on 6 March 2012. Read More
Educators Asked to Put Interests of Learners First Ahead of Tomorrow's Planned Protest
5 March 2012Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Education Tomorrow, Cosatu will be leading a nation-wide protest against labour broking and e-tolling. Read More
Design Indaba Attracts 50 000 Visitors; Western Cape Craft is Better Together
5 March 2012Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Read More
Top Western Cape Female Entrepreneurs in Agriculture Crowned
5 March 2012The top female entrepreneurs in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the Western Cape were recently crowned at an awards ceremony hosted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. Read More
Minister Botha Introduces the Cape Winelands District Health Council
4 March 2012Western Cape Health Minister Theuns Botha introduced the Cape Winelands District Health Council today at their inaugural meeting at Brewelskloof Hospital, Worcester.The members are: Read More
Police Officers Failing the Firearms Test Need to Return Weapons Immediately
3 March 2012Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety Read More
Minister Carlisle Addresses Massive Taxi Prayer Meeting in Nyanga
3 March 2012Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has called the prayer meeting at Nyanga Taxi Rank in Cape Town this morning "an historic occasion in the public transport sector". Read More
2011 Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award Ceremony
2 March 2012Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Western Cape's Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award Ceremony. And yes, this is the 2011 competition, as the 2012 one will be held later in this year. Read More
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