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Minister Meyer Launches Draft Western Cape Museum Policy at Museum Symposium

15 February 2012

Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, today launched the draft Western Cape Museum Policy during a meeting with representatives of the governing bodies of affiliated museums as well as museum managers. Read More

Khayelitsha Hospital Facility Board Appointed

15 February 2012

The first open day of the new Khayelitsha District Hospital was an opportunity for the Western Cape Government Health Department to introduce this brand-new state-of-the-art health facility to stakeholders other than patients. Read More

Literacy and Numeracy Awards Highlight Province's Top Achievers

14 February 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Education Read More

Tri-Lingual Dictionary Launch

13 February 2012

Ladies and gentlemen, Colleagues, Members of the press, Read More

Minister Carlisle Announces Safely Home Progress Report and Three-Year Fatality Stats

13 February 2012

Year-on-Year Fatality StatisticsRobin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works, has announced a 24% reduction in road fatalities since the end of 2008."At the beginning of 2009, I set the target of bringing down the death toll by 50%." Read More

Early Detection and Regular Clinic Visits are Key to a Healthy Pregnancy

13 February 2012

Western Cape Government Health in the Cape Winelands wishes to congratulate the 13 152 moms who entrusted their pregnancy to us during the last year and encourage all our current and prospective moms-to-be to visit their clinic as per appointment. Read More

Minister Madikizela on SONA: Subsidies for Gap Market Good for Some, Not for All

12 February 2012

Media Statement by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Minister of Human Settlements Read More

Alan Blyth Hospital in Ladismith Receives International Accreditation

12 February 2012

Alan Blyth Hospital celebrated its international Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accreditation by hosting a ceremony on Monday, 13 February 2012. Read More

Minister Plato: Time to Bring Back Specialised Drug and Gang Units

9 February 2012

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

State of the Nation Address: 9 February 2012

8 February 2012

Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP, Deputy President of the Republic, Honourable Kgalema Motlanthe, Read More

WCED: Making Education Better Together

8 February 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationIn January, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) released its annual literacy and numeracy test results for Grade 3, 6 and 9. Read More

Minister Fritz Makes Statement on Employee's Arrest

7 February 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social DevelopmentIt has been brought to my attention that a senior official in my department was arrested last year on a charge of possession of illegal substances. Read More

Supplementary Examinations for 2011/2012 to Begin Tomorrow

7 February 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationTomorrow, the 2011/2012 supplementary examinations will begin in the Western Cape. A total of 6 564 candidates registered for the examinations, which will end on 22 March 2012 with Mechanical... Read More

Minister Fritz Makes Statement on Employee's Arrest

7 February 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social DevelopmentIt has been brought to my attention that a senior official in my department was arrested last year on a charge of possession of illegal substances. Read More

Western Cape is Prepared for the Upcoming School Governing Bodies Elections

6 February 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationStrong school governing bodies (SGBs) are one of the essential partners in our plan to improve education outcomes in the Western Cape. Read More

Media Alert: Update on Rescues in Session - 6 February 2012

6 February 2012

Update on the rescues that took place yesterday, 6 February 2012: Read More

Media Alert: Rescues in Session - 6 February 2012

5 February 2012

Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently responding to and assisting on three calls: Read More

Media Alert: Rescue Missions - 5 February 2012

4 February 2012

Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to multiple incidents over the weekend: Read More

Dias Festival Opening Speech

2 February 2012

Welcome to this year's Dias Festival. This festival reminds us of a great adventurer and sea captain. Read More

Media Alert: MVA on Sir Lowry's Pass

1 February 2012

The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently attending to a motor vehicle accident. Read More

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