News and Speeches
Majority of Western Cape Learners Able to Write the Annual National Assessments
7 February 2011This morning, the vast majority of Grade 2-7 and Grade 9 learners in the Western Cape, were able to write the Annual National Assessment tests set by the National Department of Basic Education. Read More
Speech to Early Childhood Development Students
6 February 2011I would like to thank you for the invitation to speak to you today at the Academic Opening of your Gardens Campus.Studies show that Early Childhood Development is crucial in the development of a stable and well-adjusted adult. Read More
Speech Notes to Students Studying Early Childhood Development at the College of Cape Town
6 February 2011I would like to thank you for the invitation to speak to you today at the Academic Opening of your Gardens Campus.Studies show that Early Childhood Development is crucial in the development of a stable and well-adjusted adult. Read More
Speech to the Fourth Pan African Burns Society Congress
6 February 2011Good morning, I would like to thank Dr Elbie van der Merwe, the head of the Tygerberg Hospital Burns Unit and the Pan African Burns Society for inviting me to your 4th Congress. Read More
Media Alert: Minister De Lille to Deliver Speech at the Fourth Pan African Burns Society
6 February 2011Minister Patricia de Lille, will tomorrow deliver the opening address at the fourth Pan African Burns Society Conference. Read More
Mayor Proud of Latest Blue Flag Control Check Results
3 February 2011The latest control check reports conducted by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) confirmed that the City of Cape Town's Blue Flag beaches are fully compliant with Blue Flag standards. Read More
Metro Police Nab Abalone Poacher in Khayelitsha
3 February 2011On Wednesday 3 February, the Metro Police arrested a man in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, when they found 110 abalone with a street value of approximately R10 000, as well as one star fish in his possession. Read More
Workshop Encourages Public Participation
3 February 2011Today, Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, welcomed officials to a workshop where the results of a nation-wide research study on the role and effectiveness of ward committees in community-... Read More
Massive Increase in Textbook Provision in the Foundation Phases
1 February 2011One of this Government's main priorities is to improve the levels of learner performance in the foundation phase (Grades 1 to 3) of education.The foundation phase of learning is the most critical stage of our children's education as it forms the... Read More
Minister De Lille Explains Six-Month Amnesty Period for Unregistered Crèches
1 February 2011Today marks the first day of the Western Cape Department of Social Development's Amnesty Period for the province's more than 1 500 unregistered crèches. Read More
Minister De Lille Hosts Press Conference on First Day of Amnesty Period for Crèches
31 January 2011Patricia de Lille, the Minister for Social Development in the Western Cape, will tomorrow, on the first day of the six-month amnesty period for Partial Care Facilities (crèches), host a press conference. Read More
Campaign against Diarrheal Disease
30 January 2011During December 2010, the Western Cape Provincial Department of Health put measures in place to reduce the high case load of children with diarrhoea in the province. The Department's action plan to combat diarrhoea will continue until April 2011. Read More
City Launches MyCiTi West Coast Cycling and Walking Lanes
26 January 2011The first walking and cycling lanes (officially called non-motorised transport, or NMT lanes) of the new MyCiTi transport system will be launched on Tuesday 1 February, with a brief celebration and fun ride. Read More
Mayor Urges Capetonians to Bring Down City's Carbon Footprint
26 January 2011A recent climate change study which analysed greenhouse gases from 100 cities in 33 countries determined that Cape Town emits more greenhouse gases per capita than major cities like London and New York. Read More
Minister Patricia De Lille: "The Children Playing in the Mannenberg Drains were Not from Bonnytoun or Boys Town"
25 January 2011Minister Appeals to Parents "to Start Taking Their Responsibilities Seriously" Read More
Minister De Lille Congratulates Social Work Graduates
24 January 2011I would like to congratulate all of you today on graduating from your social work studies. Read More
Mayor Supports Budding Musicians in Langa
20 January 2011The City of Cape Town with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra delivered 20 violins to the Siyabulela Primary school in Langa today, 21 January 2011. Read More
Media Alert: Tygerberg Hospital Cochlear Implant Unit's 400th Hearing Impaired Patient to be Connected to Sound
20 January 2011On 24 January 2011, the Tygerberg Hospital Cochlear Implant Unit will perform their 400th cochlear implant. Connor Muller (five) of Plumstead will receive a cochlear implant that will ultimately improve his hearing, speech and language development. Read More
School Vandalism: Communities Need to Take Ownership of Their Schools
20 January 2011During the December 2010/2011 holiday period, 27 schools reported cases of vandalism.This does mark a decrease in the same period last year, whereby 37 schools were affected. Read More
Metro Police Routine Patrols Uncover Illegal Firearms and Narcotics
19 January 2011Metro Police officers have had a successful week, apprehending suspects throughout the city during routine patrols for offences ranging from possession of an illegal firearm to drunk driving. Read More
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