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Minister Winde: Western Cape Experiencing Great Summer Season

11 January 2012

Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Read More

Chapman's Peak: The Real Achievements since May 2009

10 January 2012

Media Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

First Day of School: Working "Better Together" to Ensure Our Learners Receive a Quality Education

10 January 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationToday, around 940 000 learners will begin the 2012 school year.The WCED is expecting around 100 000 learners to enter Grade 1 this year and approximately 80 000 in Grade 8. Read More

NSC Awards for Outstanding Achievement by Learners and Schools in 2011

9 January 2012

Premier Helen Zille, All dignitaries welcomed by the Master of Ceremonies, Ladies and gentlemen, Read More

Western Cape Releases Names of Top Candidates and Schools in the Province

9 January 2012

This morning, Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and Education Minister Donald Grant hosted an awards function at Leeuwenhof to acknowledge the outstanding success of schools and individual learners from throughout this province in the 2011 National... Read More

Latest Road Fatality Statistics for the Festive Season

9 January 2012

Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has released the latest fatality stats for the festive season, which began on 1 December 2011 and ends on 31 January 2012. Read More

Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations

8 January 2012

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

Media Alert: EMS Responds to Motorbike Accident in Pinelands

5 January 2012

Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motorbike accident last night. Read More

NSC Results Indicate Systems Improvements in Education in the Western Cape

4 January 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationYesterday's release of the 2011 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results was an exciting and happy occasion. Read More

Media Alert: Silver Stream Beach Search Update

3 January 2012

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) medical and technical crews, Air Mercy Service (AMS) and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) stood down after searching for an 18 year old male for two (2) hours. South African Police Services (SAPS) have... Read More

NSC 2011: Class of 2011 Does the Western Cape Proud

3 January 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationIt is with great pleasure that I announce the details of the performance of the Western Cape in the 2011 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Read More

Media Alert: EMS Responds to Silver Stream Beach Search

3 January 2012

Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was called out to a beach search at Silver Stream Beach. Read More

Media Alert: EMS Responds to Lion's Head Rescue Call

3 January 2012

Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) recently responded to a mountain rescue and aquatic call. Read More

Launch of Kogelberg Development

2 January 2012

Good morning to all of our guests here today.I have been asked to say a few words in celebration of this flagship product for CapeNature.Ladies and gentleman, this project was first conceived by CapeNature in 2008. Read More

New Year's Babies

31 December 2011

The Western Cape Government Department of Health is proud to announce that the first baby to be born on New Year's Day was born at Mowbray Maternity Hospital. The baby (female) was born at 00:01, weighing 3.1 kg. Read More

Diarrhoeal Disease Season

28 December 2011

Diarrhoea is a major cause of childhood mortality in the Western Cape. During the summer season, diarrhoea is prevalent as infection spreads fast through food and water contamination. Read More

EMS Responds to Accident on R300

28 December 2011

Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motor vehicle accident: Read More

Minister Carlisle Responds to RTMC Statements

22 December 2011

Media Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Minister Carlisle Challenges Motorists to Respond to Safely Home's "Be a Hero" Campaign

21 December 2011

Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has challenged motorists to "answer the call" of the Western Cape Government's "Be A Hero" advertising campaign over the festive season. Read More

Minister Winde's Ten Tips for a Safer Summer Season

21 December 2011

Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and TourismOver this summer season, we would like to welcome all visitors to the Western Cape. The enjoyment and wellbeing of our guests, and locals alike, is of paramount... Read More

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