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Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Open International Narcotics Control Board

26 February 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will tomorrow deliver the opening remarks at the launch of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) annual report. Read More

Minister Meyer Visits the West Coast Fossil Park

26 February 2012

Dr Ivan Meyer, Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, yesterday visited the West Coast Fossil Park to give impetus to the process that will see the fossil park being declared a World Heritage Site. Read More

Minister Carlisle Responds to Chapman's Peak/UNESCO Reports

26 February 2012

Minister Robin Carlisle has responded to recent press reports that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization was "stepping in" on the matter of tolling on Chapman's Peak Drive. Read More

Summit Helps Transform Mental Health in South Africa

23 February 2012

The Western Cape Government Health hosted its Mental Health Summit at the Lentegeur Hospital Conference Centre in Mitchell's Plain on Friday, 24 February 2012. Read More

Community Development Workers Programme

23 February 2012

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all here today for these very important discussions and Deputy Minister Ayanda Dlodlo please accept our warmest welcome at this workshop. Read More

Opening Address at Empowerment Workshop for CDWs

23 February 2012

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all here today for these very important discussions, and, Deputy Minister Ayanda Dlodlo, please accept our warmest welcome at this workshop. Read More

Western Cape Educators Shine at National Teaching Awards

23 February 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationI am extremely proud that three of our educators from the Western Cape received awards at last night's National Teaching Awards Ceremony. Read More

Minister Carlisle Releases "Real-to-Life" 3D Chapman's Peak Drawings of Control Building

22 February 2012

Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has released 3D drawings of the modest control building planned for the disused quarry on Chapman's Peak.The building will be used to comprehensively manage Chapman's... Read More

Debates on State of the Province Address: Serving the Poor First

20 February 2012

The Speaker, Madame Premier, Honourable Members, Read More

Minister Grant Reports on Replacement Plan Progress and Success

20 February 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Education Read More

Minister Meyer Reiterates His Determination to Fight Proposed National Language Bill

19 February 2012

On the eve of International Mother Language Day, which is celebrated on 21 February 2012, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, today reiterated his determination to fight any attempts by the national government... Read More

German Delegation to Visit the Chrysalis Academy

19 February 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will on Monday be leading a German delegation from the Catholic University of Munich on a tour of the Chrysalis Academy in Tokai. Read More

Community Safety Bill: Making the Western Cape Safer

18 February 2012

The Western Cape Government (WCG) has this week published pioneering draft oversight legislation for public comment. Read More

German Delegation to Visit the Chrysalis Academy

17 February 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will on Monday be leading a German delegation from the Catholic University of Munich on a tour of the Chrysalis Academy in Tokai. Read More

State of the Province Address 2012

16 February 2012

The Honourable Acting Speaker, Honourable Members of the Provincial Cabinet, The Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, The Honourable Leader of the Official Opposition in the National Assembly, Read More

State of the Province Address 2012

16 February 2012

The Honourable Acting Speaker, Honourable Members of the Provincial Cabinet, The Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, The Honourable Leader of the Official Opposition in the National Assembly, Read More

Chapman's Peak: Proposal Being Considered by Tolling Experts

16 February 2012

A meeting was held today at the Department of Transport and Public Works, where the Province, Entilini shareholders, including Murray and Roberts, sat down with the Civil Rights Action Group (CRAG) to hear a proposal for an alternative tolling... Read More

Celebrating Our Province's Top Achievers in the 2011 Literacy and Numeracy Awards

15 February 2012

It is with great pleasure that I am here tonight to celebrate the achievements of schools that have produced excellent results and improvements in our Grade 3 and 6 literacy and numeracy assessments in 2011. Read More

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