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The Department of Social Development- Giving Youth Hope

8 July 2010

The Department of Social Development, will be hosting Youth Participation Workshops for youth with disabilities, during the month of July 2010. Read More

De Novo Treatment Centre - Leading Africa!

8 July 2010

The Department of Social Development is proud to announce that their De Novo treatment centre is the first in-patient drug and alcohol treatment facility in Africa to achieve international accreditation. Read More

Cape Town Declared Africa's Top Travel Destination for the Third Year in a Row

7 July 2010

Cape Town has won another major travel industry award, reaffirming the city's status as one of the world's top tourism destinations. Read More

Low Water Pressure in Goodwood and Parow on Sunday 11 July

7 July 2010

The Water and Sanitation Department will be doing an emergency shutdown on the bulk water supply main feeding the Goodwood and Parow area on Sunday night 11 July 2010. Read More

Temporary Closure of Beaufort West Museum

7 July 2010

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and the Board of Trustees of the Beaufort West Museum announces the closure of the Beaufort West Museum for construction during the period 14 July to 31 September 2010. Read More

Media Statement: Sakkie Jenner on passing of Robbie Jansen

7 July 2010

It is with a great sense of loss that the Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Mr Sakkie Jenner, learnt of the passing of Cape Town Jazz Maestro, Robbie Jansen. Read More

Global Fund Hands over R1.2 Billion for Province's HIV/Aids Programme

6 July 2010

The Western Cape Department of Health has been granted R1.2 billion (over the next 6 years) for provincial HIV/AIDS programmes by the Global Fund. Read More

Three Suspects Nabbed with the Help of Metro Police's 'Big Brother'

5 July 2010

Three suspects were arrested in central Cape Town this morning, 06 July, when they were caught in possession of stolen goods. Read More

Metro Police Nab Nine Suspects

5 July 2010

City of Cape Town Metro Police Officers arrested nine suspects this past weekend for various charges including possession of an illegal firearm, drugs and stolen goods. Read More

Media Alert: MyCiTi Bus Tour to Inspect Artwork at Stations

5 July 2010

The Mayoral Committee Member for Transport, Roads and Major Projects, Councillor Elizabeth Thompson, will on Saturday host a unique tour of the City's IRT/MyCiTi bus stations with the focus on the artwork adorning the stations. Read More

Media Alert: Official Acknowledgment of the Hand-Over of Funds to the Western Cape Department of Health

5 July 2010

The event is an acknowledgment of the hand-over of funds, officiated by Dr Fareed Abdullah, representing the Global Fund, and Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, for the funding of Western Cape HIV programmes. Read More

MEC Welcomes Changes to the Education Curriculum

5 July 2010

The Western Cape Ministry for Education largely welcomes today's announcement on changes to the education curriculum by Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga. Read More

Western Cape Health Minister Orders Probe into Shortage of Chronic Medication

4 July 2010

Following the surfacing last week of a shortage of chronic medication mainly at clinics in the Metropole, Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, requested a detailed investigation into the reasons for the shortages, as well as proposals to... Read More

One Hundred Days to Go before first National Certificate Examination

3 July 2010

With one hundred (100) days to go before the first National Senior Certificate Examination, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is prepared and ready. Read More

Traffic Authorities Act Swiftly to Avoid another Bus Accident

1 July 2010

Proactive behaviour on the part of traffic authorities has today led to another SA Roadlink bus driver being arrested on charges of reckless and negligent driving. Read More

Western Cape Welcomes the President's Withdrawal of Proclamation for Administrative Ajudication of Road Traffic Offences

29 June 2010

Western Cape authorities welcome the decision by the President Jacob Zuma to withdraw the proclamation for the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) in the Western Cape. Read More

City's Southern Clinics Help Prevent Cervical Cancer among Working Women

29 June 2010

As the modern day woman has to juggle between the responsibilities of having a family and working a full day job, she often tends to not make sufficient time to look after her own health. Read More

Friends of the Children's Hospital Association (FOCHA) Help's Patient to Breathe Easy

27 June 2010

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital patient, Daurelle Crotz, of Bellville, can breathe easy once more, thanks to a R80 000 donation by the pupils of Springfield Convent School in Wynberg to the Friends of the Children's Hospital Association (... Read More

Neurosurgical High Care Improves at Groote Schuur Hospital

27 June 2010

The Neurosurgical High Care area at Groote Schuur Hospital has been moved to ward D13. High Care provides service for patients with single organ failure who require intensive monitoring. Read More

Older Persons Summit in George

24 June 2010

Programme Director The Mayor & Councilliors of Eden District Municipality Government representatives from all spheres Members of non-governmental organisations Older Persons of the Eden/Karoo Region Colleagues Ladies & Gentlemen Read More

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