News and Speeches
Transport MEC to Monitor Train Accident Investigation
24 August 2010This morning Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, visited the scene of an accident at the Buttskop level crossing between Blackheath and Melton Rose Stations. Read More
Strike Update: Western Cape Department of Health
24 August 2010Less than one percent of employees of the Western Cape Department of Health were on strike today. Read More
Transport Related Incidents a Huge Burden on Emergency Medical Services
24 August 2010Transport-Related Incidents are a Huge Burden on Emergency Medical Services Read More
Update on Blackheath Accident
24 August 2010A ninth body was discovered at the scene of the accident between a Mini-bus Taxi and a Metrorail train earlier this morning in Blackheath. The body of the ninth scholar was taken to the Tygerberg Forensic Pathology laboratory. Read More
Review of Effects of Today's Industrial Action - 25 August 2010
24 August 2010Management arrangements by the Western Cape Education Department to monitor attendance of educators during today's industrial strike action indicate that there has been a marginal increase in school closures and teacher absenteeism since yesterday. Read More
Update: Minister Grant Reacts to Blackheath Tragedy
24 August 2010It is with a sense of profound sadness that I learnt of this morning's tragic accident that lead to the death of nine learners and injuries to another five, two of whom are in a very serious condition.Four learners are at Tygerberg Hospital and one... Read More
Blackheath Train Accident
24 August 2010Eight (8) scholars were declared dead on arrival, when a mini bus taxi and a Metrorail train collided this morning at 7h03 at Buttskop Road, Blackheath. The driver and five (5) scholars were injured leaving one scholar in a critical condition. Read More
Media Alert: MEC Grant React to Blackheath Tragedy
24 August 2010Please note: Minister Grant will be joining Minister Botha at Tygerberg Hospital at 11h00.The Minister will then proceed to the Blackheath Civic Centre where Disaster Management is debriefing those affected by the tragedy. Read More
MEC Grant Reacts to the Blackheath Tragedy
24 August 2010It is with a sense of profound sadness that I learnt of this morning's tragic accident that lead to the death of eight learners and injuries to another five. Read More
MEC Grant Announces Further Support Measures for Learners during the Strike
23 August 2010Last week, the Provincial Government of the Western Cape released a comprehensive strike management plan for Education to mitigate the impact of the ongoing strike on teaching and learning. Read More
Strike Update: Health Services in the Western Cape
23 August 2010Today, one hundred and fifty seven (157) out of twenty eight thousand and sixty seven (28 067) employees zero point five percent (0.5%) of the Western Cape Department of Health were reported on strike. That is zero point two percent (0.2%) less than... Read More
Review of Effects of Today's Industrial Action - 24 August 2010
23 August 2010Management arrangements by the Western Cape Education Department to monitor attendance of educators during today's industrial strike action indicate that there has been a further decrease in school closures and teacher absenteeism since yesterday. Read More
Media Alert: Launch of Integrated and Sustainable Human Settlements
22 August 2010Premier Helen Zille and Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela to launch Strategic Objective 6 - Developing Integrated and Sustainable Human Settlements. Read More
Review of Effects of Today's Industrial Action - 23 August 2010
22 August 2010Management arrangements by the Western Cape Education Department to monitor attendance of educators during today's industrial strike action indicate that there has been a marginal decrease in school closures and teacher absenteeism since last Friday. Read More
Strike Update: Health Workers in the Western Cape
22 August 2010Today's strike did not impact on the delivery of health services to patients in the Western Cape. Read More
Western Cape Education Calls for Volunteers to Supervise Learners during the Strike
22 August 2010The Provincial Government of the Western Cape is calling on volunteers to help assist the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) in supervising learners at schools affected by the recent industrial strike action. Read More
Accident on Wetton Road, Rosmead
22 August 2010Metro Emergency Medical Service (EMS) attended to a motor vehicle accident on Wetton Road, Rosmead near the BP petrol station at 08h30 this morning (August 23). Read More
Provincial Traffic Gets Many Road Users Safely Home by Arresting Twenty Nine Drunk Drives
21 August 2010Twenty nine (29) drunk drivers were taken in time out of the road environment before they could cause any accidents. Provincial Traffic Chief Director, Mr Kenny Africa is passionate about preventing road users' blood from being shed on the roads. Read More
Iconic Athlone Towers was Successfully Demolished in Just Eight Seconds
21 August 2010The Athlone Cooling Towers, affectionately known as the 'Two Ladies of Athlone' were successfully demolished today, 22 August 2010. Thousands of Capetonians looked on and cheered as the two iconic towers disappeared within just eight seconds. Read More
Department Signs Ten Year Lease Agreement with New Operator for Phillipi Stadium
19 August 2010Ensuring that the legacy of the FIFA 2010 World Cup benefits the people of the Western Cape, the Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, today signed a ten year lease contract for the management of Philippi Stadium with Mr. Read More
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