News and Speeches
Media Alert: Minister Madikizela to Deliver Closing Remarks at 1 000 Trees Heritage Day Celebration
22 September 2011Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will deliver the closing remarks at the Day of 1 000 Trees event in Mannenburg, Cape Town, on 24 September 2011. He will focus on the role of the environment in creating sustainable... Read More
Official Opening of Malmesbury Forensic Pathology Laboratory
22 September 2011The newly built Malmesbury Forensic Pathology Laboratory will be officially opened by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, on 23 September 2011. The new facility is on the premises of the Swartland Hospital in Malmesbury. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Plato to Patrol Crime Hotspots with Delft Neighbourhood Watches
22 September 2011Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will accompany the members of Delft neighbourhood watches when they patrol crime hotspots in the area. They will be joined on patrol by SAPS and Metro Police. Read More
Minister Carlisle: The Legacy of Nelson Mandela, Post-1994
21 September 2011The Honourable Witbooi said we must go back to before 1994 and I agree with her.I first saw Nelson Mandela in either 1957, or 1958 - I can't remember exactly - at a rally in Victory Square in Western Native Township. Read More
Premier Helen Zille to Undertake Official Visit to the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Austria
21 September 2011Between 23 September and 1 October, Premier Helen Zille will lead a delegation of Western Cape Government officials and business representatives on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Austria. Read More
Minister Winde and Wesgro to Lead Business Delegation on Angola Trade and Investment Mission
21 September 2011This weekend, Western Cape Economic Development and Tourism Minister, Alan Winde, will depart with a delegation of 78 South African companies, including 21 from the Western Cape, on a trade and investment mission to Luanda, the capital city of... Read More
Media Alert: Official Opening of Malmesbury Forensic Pathology Services
21 September 2011The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open the new Malmesbury Forensic Pathology Facility on 23 September 2011. Read More
Minister Carlisle Welcomes National Transport Minister Ndebele's Call for Review of Speed Limit Legislation
20 September 2011Media Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public WorksWhilst we would welcome a modest reduction in speed limits, that on its own will make very little difference to the carnage on our roads. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Plato to Engage with Hanover Park Community at Public Meeting
20 September 2011Tomorrow night (Thursday), Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will address the community of Hanover Park at a public meeting organised by the local Community Police Forum (CPF). Read More
Minister Carlisle Announces First Anniversary of Safely Home's "Name and Shame" Campaign
20 September 2011Media Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public WorksToday marks the first anniversary of our "Name and Shame" Campaign, which forms part of our Safely Home initiative. Read More
WCED Prepared for a Fully Productive 2012 School Year
20 September 2011Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationThe WCED recently released to schools a planning calendar for the 2012 school year in order to prepare teachers, principals and parents well in advance about education activities planned for 2012. Read More
Provincial Climate Change Summit Address
19 September 2011Honourable Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs - Ms Edna Molewa Provincial Minister of Economic Development, Finance and Tourism: Mr Alan Winde Acting Deputy Director General: Environmental Affairs: Mr Peter Lukey Municipal and Provincial... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Meyer Hosts "Gogos" from Langa Book Club
18 September 2011On Tuesday, 20 September 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will host a thank you breakfast for the "gogos" of the Nomzamo Book Club. Read More
South Africa Named among Top Three Emerging Destinations - Boost for Western Cape Call Centre Industry
18 September 2011According to the latest Everest Consultancy survey, South Africa is among the top three emerging offshoring BPO destinations in the world. Read More
Schools Gear Up for 2012 School Governing Body (SGB) Elections
18 September 2011Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationSchool Governing Bodies (SGBs) are essential partners in the combined effort in delivering quality education to the children of this province. Read More
NSC Exams 2011: Four Weeks to Go - WCED Prepared and Ready
18 September 2011Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationIn just four weeks' time, the first of the 2011 National Senior Certificate examinations begins. Read More
Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations
18 September 2011Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community SafetyThe integrated Safely Home operations of Provincial Traffic, Municipal Traffic and SAPS this weekend saw a total of 3 250 vehicles stopped at alcohol blitz roadblocks across the province. Read More
New Burns Unit: Ensuring Better Patient Outcomes and Increased Emotional Support
14 September 2011MC Helen White, German Consul-General, Herr Hans-Werner Bussmann CEO of the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Dr Lungi Linda Chairman of the Trust, Mr Chris Niland CEO of the Trust, Ms Louise Driver Patron of the Trust, Ms Amanda Bloch, Read More
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital's R13 Million Upgrade Unveiled
14 September 2011Western Cape Health Minister, Theuns Botha, today introduced the R13 million's worth of upgrades at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, which has now transformed the ward into the only specialised paediatric Burns Unit in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read More
Ministers Winde and Meyer Get a Dash of Cape Malay Culture
14 September 2011Today, Western Cape Tourism Minister, Alan Winde, and Western Cape Cultural Affairs Minister, Dr Ivan Meyer, donned striped yellow aprons to blend together the ingredients for a truly Cape Malay cultural experience. Read More
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