News and Speeches
Media Alert: Strategic Objectives: Increasing Wellness in the Western Cape
10 October 2010Over the past year, the Western Cape Government has launched the strategic objectives for education (24 November 2009), Transport (15 January 2010), environmental planning (7 July 2010), human settlements (23 August 2010) and economic development... Read More
Provincial Traffic Screens Over a Thousand Drivers for Alcohol Over Weekend Operations
10 October 2010During a "Safely Home" operation, Provincial Traffic arrested twenty-two (22) drunk drivers, one (1) drunk pedestrian, four (4) persons for having drugs in their possession, one (1) motorist for having a fraudulent driving licence, one (1) motorist... Read More
Media Alert: Briefing on Independent Study into the Quality of Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Phase
10 October 2010Minister Donald Grant and the Head of Department, Penny Vinjevold, will tomorrow brief media on the outcomes of an independent study, into the quality of learner outcomes in the critical foundation phase of schooling. Read More
Matric Examinations: Western Cape Education Department Prepared and Ready
10 October 2010"With just two weeks to go, the Western Cape Education Department is prepared and ready for the 2010 National Senior Certificate Examinations," said Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant on Monday. Read More
Media Alert: Premier Zille to Open Development Action Group Conference
9 October 2010Tomorrow, 11 October, Premier Helen Zille will open the Development Action Group (DAG) National Conference. Read More
Media Alert: MEC Madikizela to Highlight Importance of Resource-Use Efficiency in Human Settlements
7 October 2010On Monday 11 October 2010 Western Cape Minister for Human Settlements Bonginkosi Madikizela will deliver the opening welcome address at the Annual International Housing Conference and Exhibition organised by the Southern African Housing Foundation (... Read More
Opening of the Renovated Orchard Clinic, First Health Post and Certificate Ceremony
7 October 2010The Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha together with the South African Table Grape Association, will celebrate the handover of the newly renovated Orchard Clinic in De Doorns to the Department of Health today. Read More
Safely Home: No Mercy for Dishonest Drivers
7 October 2010Today, I was present at a joint road safety operation, between the City of Cape Town and Provincial Traffic Law Enforcement Officers. Read More
Media Alert: Minister to Visit Integrated Operation to Clamp Down on Unsafe Taxis Transporting Learners
6 October 2010MEC of Community Safety, Albert Fritz and MEC of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, will tomorrow morning visit an integrated operation between the City of Cape Town Traffic and Provincial Traffic, with the aim to rid our roads of unsafe... Read More
Occupational Therapists Celebrated at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
6 October 2010The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital (RCWMCH) will this year be hosting the annual Metro Occupational Therapists in Health forum.The forum brings to a conclusion a week dedicated to Occupational Therapy awareness that takes place from 11-... Read More
Media Alert: Opening of the Renovated Orchard Clinic, First Health Post and Certificate Ceremony
6 October 2010The Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha together with the South African Table Grape Association, will celebrate the handover of the newly renovated Orchard Clinic in De Doorns to the Department of Health. Read More
Media Alert: Department Joins Hands with Community to Fight Against Violence Towards Children
6 October 2010On Friday October 8, 2010 the Department of Social Development will be hosting a Door to Door Campaign in Kuyasa, Khayelitsha. Read More
Media Alert: MEC De Lille to do Site Visit to Nutrition Centre in Samora
6 October 2010Tomorrow MEC De Lille will be visiting the Velde Vrede Hall, Samora, to do a monitoring and evaluation exercise. Read More
Western Cape Education Breaks New Ground with Improved Literacy and Numeracy Testing
5 October 2010I am pleased to announce the successful start of the annual Literacy and Numeracy testing in the Western Cape.This year's testing is significant as it is the first time such testing has been conducted on such a massive scale. Read More
Entries Open for Cape Town Entrepreneurship Competition
4 October 2010The opportunity for fast-tracked access to funding, mentorship and global exposure has opened up for Cape Town entrepreneurs, with the launch of the third Cape Town Entrepreneurship Competition. Read More
Media Alert: Education MEC Visits Observatory Junior School on First Day of Literacy and Numeracy Testing
4 October 2010Tomorrow, the Western Cape Education Minister will be visiting Observatory Junior school on the first day of the annual Literacy and Numeracy testing in the Western Cape. Here, he will be interacting with Grade six (6) learners just after they have... Read More
New ARV Clinic at Delft Community Health Centre
4 October 2010The unacceptable situation of HIV- and TB-patients sharing queues with pregnant women and young babies at the Delft Community Health Centre (CHC) have finally come to an end with the official opening of the new ARV Clinic at Delft CHC today. Read More
Education MEC Thanks Teachers on Teacher's Day
4 October 2010Today is World Teacher's Day and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the many thousands of dedicated educators we have here in the Western Cape. Read More
Metro Police Confiscate Illegal Gambling Machines in Somerset West
3 October 2010Metro Police officers confiscated eighteen (18) illegal gambling machines and arrested one (1) suspect during a joint operation with officials from the Western Cape Gambling Board in Somerset West on Friday 01 October. Read More
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