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Opening of the 2011 International Ice Hockey Championships

10 April 2011

Without sport, an education is incomplete, a life is unbalanced and a body is not challenged. Read More

Dr Ivan Meyer Delivers Speech at District Six Museum

5 April 2011

The Important Role of Museums in Our Communities Read More

Khayelitsha Mountain Climbers Conquer Kilimanjaro

5 April 2011

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has welcomed Loyiso Koyana and Luwanda Mxosana, two mountain climbers from Khayelitsha, back to Cape Town at the Cape Town International Airport. Read More

Minister De Lille "Extremely Concerned" About Findings of Drug Use Amongst Mitchell's Plain Youth

4 April 2011

Patricia de Lille, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development says she is 'extremely concerned' about the findings of a recent survey into drug use amongst Mitchell's Plain youth. Read More

Dr Ivan Meyer Visits the District Six Museum

4 April 2011

Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, delivering speech at the District Six Museum Read More

Media Alert: Minister Meyer to Visit District Six Museum

4 April 2011

On Wednesday, 6 April 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will be visiting the District Six Museum where he will also discuss the importance of the role of museums in communities. Read More

Diarrhoeal Diseases Campaign Success

31 March 2011

90% reduction in in-hospital deaths of children in 2011 compared to 2010. Read More

Department of Transport and Public Works: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 10)

29 March 2011

Department of Transport and Public Works: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 10) Read More

Department of Human Settlements: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 8)

29 March 2011

Department of Human Settlements: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 8)   Read More

Western Cape Education Department: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 5)

29 March 2011

Western Cape Education Department: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 5) Read More

Department of the Premier: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 1)

29 March 2011

Department of the Premier: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 1) Read More

Summary of the Western Cape Education Department's Budget Speech

29 March 2011

Minister Grant presented the budget speech for the provincial Department of Education earlier today. Below is a summary of the highlights of the speech. Read More

Minister Carlisle to Host Pre-Budget Speech Media Briefing

28 March 2011

Minister Robin Carlisle will tomorrow brief the media on the Department of Transport and Public Works' budget allocation for the 2011/2012 financial year.Date: 30 March 2011Time: 11:00Venue: 8th Floor, Ministry of Transport and Public Works, 9 Dorp... Read More

New Consumer Protection Act Will Come into Effect on 1 April 2011

27 March 2011

On the 1st of April this year, the new Consumer Protection Act comes into effect. Read More

Department of Health: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 6)

24 March 2011

Department of Health: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 6) Read More

Department of Community Safety: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 4)

24 March 2011

Department of Community Safety: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 4) Read More

Department of Economic Development and Tourism: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 12)

24 March 2011

Department of Economic Development and Tourism: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 12) Read More

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Promotes Safer Candle Use during Earth Hour

24 March 2011

The entrance to Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital was completely candle lit for Earth Hour - between 20:30 and 21:30 - on Saturday, 26 March. Read More

Minister Grant Expresses His Condolences at Death of Deputy Principal

24 March 2011

I would like to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends Mr Linga Mafu, deputy principal of Ludwe Ngamlana High School.Mr Mafu was shot dead outside his Mitchell's Plain home last night.He is survived by his wife and two... Read More

Expanding Access to Quality Education

24 March 2011

At the beginning of last year the WCED approached a number of our schools to determine how best to expand access at successful schools. Read More

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