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Creating Text-Rich Environment in Our Schools

13 May 2010

The Western Cape government welcomes this wonderful initiative and would like to thank, Equal Education and its partners for their contribution to making Thembelihle High School an even more text-rich environment. Read More

Western Cape's to Combat Child Mortality Rate

13 May 2010

That seven percent (7%) of children in South Africa, according to a Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) report do not survive to their fifth birthday, is horrific and completely unacceptable. Read More

Media Alert: MEC to Address Principals that are Committed Improving their Skills

13 May 2010

Tomorrow, Minister Donald Grant, will be visiting the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute where the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is hosting a seminar programme, aimed at improving the leadership and management skills of school... Read More

Park and Ride Facilities Ready for 2010

12 May 2010

Park-and-ride facilities across the city have been upgraded to encourage soccer fans, daily commuters and visitors to the 2010 FIFA World Cup to make use of the extended public transport services available during the event. Read More

Groundbreaking Ceremony at Delft Hospital's ARV TB Clinic

12 May 2010

In a symbolic ceremony to commemorate the construction of a separate HIV TB Clinic at Delfts Community Health Centre, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, planted a tree outside the centre today. Read More

Celebrating International Nurses Day

11 May 2010

Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Tendani Mabuda Guest speaker, Prof Duma Head of Health, Prof. Househam Nurses from this province Read More

Media Alert: Groundbreaking Ceremony at Delft Hospital's ARV TB Clinic

11 May 2010

Theuns Botha, Western Cape Health Minister, invites you to the groundbreaking ceremony that marks the start of construction of a dedicated ARV TB Clinic at Delft Hospital, with a R1.5 million public funding from Adcock-Ingram, and an additional R500... Read More

MEC to Address Steenberg/Lavender Hill Community on Crime in the Area

11 May 2010

Tonight (Wednesday, 12 May 2010), Western Cape Safety MEC, Lennit Max, will address the community and South African Police Service (SAPS) of Steenberg/Lavender Hill on crime in the area (focus on gang and drug-related crime) and the progress of... Read More

Celebrating International Nurses Day

11 May 2010

Health services across the world face the challenge of nursing shortages. South Africa, with its high training standards, produces a sought-after nursing fraternity. Read More

Media Alert: International Nurses Day

10 May 2010

On Wednesday, 12 May 2010, International Nurses Day will be celebrated worldwide on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. This year marks the 100th birthday anniversary of Florence Nightingale. Read More

Family Strength Expo Launch

10 May 2010

Honoured guests, Ladies and GentlemenI wish to extend warm welcome to all of you this morning at the launch of the Department of Social Development's 2010 Family Strength Expo's. I'd like to extend a special word of welcome: Read More

Launch of the 'Own Your Future' Public Awareness Campaign

10 May 2010

Today, I launched the "Own your future" public awareness campaign at Masiyile Senior Secondary School in Khayelitsha.  Read More

City to Hand Over Largest 'Green Electricity' Certificate Purchase Statement

10 May 2010

The City of Cape Town will hand over a Green Electricity Certificate purchase statement in a special ceremony during the Wind Power Africa 2010 Conference. The conference is taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 12-14... Read More

Media Alert: Launch of the 'Own Your Future' Public Awareness Campaign

9 May 2010

On Tuesday, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be launching the "Own your future" public awareness campaign outside Masiyile Senior Secondary School in Khayelitsha. This is the first of its kind in the province's history. Read More

Oasis Development: Rocklands Villa, Woodstock

9 May 2010

Oasis Development: Rocklands Villa, Woodstock Read More

Fifty Six (56) People Arrested for Drunk Driving over the Weekend

9 May 2010

Over the past weekend fifty six (56) people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on Provincial roads. The focus is to clamp down on drunk drivers. Read More

Changes in Managerial Positions at Province's Central Hospital

9 May 2010

Theuns Botha, Western Cape Minister of Health, indicated in his provincial budget speech, that it is the intention of the Department to strengthen strategic management and support functions within the overall management of the Department. Read More

Colloquium

9 May 2010

The Western Cape Language Committee and DCAS hosted a language colloquium on 9 February 2010 at the University of Western Cape that was aimed to review the implementation of the Western Cape's Language Policy. Read More

City Announces Vending Opportunities for World Cup

6 May 2010

The City of Cape Town has launched the application process for the one hundred and fourteen (114) vending opportunities at its four Public Viewing Areas (PVAs) and the Fan Walk. Read More

Rail Strike: Province's Intervention

6 May 2010

In unprecedented cooperation between government, business and transport, the key role players have put together a transport strategy to ensure everyone gets to their destination during the rail strike. Read More

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