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Department of Transport and Public Works Lays Criminal Charges againts George Taxi Operators

25 June 2009

Media Statement by Western Cape Department of Transport and Public WorksGeorge Taxi Thuggery will not be Tolerated Read More

Department of Transport and Public Works Lays Criminal Charges againts George Taxi Operators

25 June 2009

Media Statement by Western Cape Department of Transport and Public WorksGeorge Taxi Thuggery will not be Tolerated Read More

Budget speech 2009 / 2010: Provincial Treasury (Vote 3)

24 June 2009

Speaker Premier MEC's Honoured Guests Read More

Budget speech 2009/2010: Department of Transport and Public Works (Vote 10)

24 June 2009

Premier Helen Zille Cabinet colleagues Honourable Speaker Honourable Members of the Legislature Friends and family Guests Read More

Power Off in Parts of the City due to Stormy Weather

23 June 2009

The stormy weather, especially the gale force wind, has taken its toll on the City's electricity networks. The electricity supply has been interrupted to parts of these suburbs: Read More

Budget Speech 2009/2010: Department of Health (Vote 6)

22 June 2009

Mr. Speaker Honourable Premier Zille Leader of the Opposition Members of the Diplomatic Corps Honourable Members Role Players from the Public and Private Health Sector Media Representatives Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen INTRODUCTION Read More

Budget speech 2009/2010: Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Vote 12)

22 June 2009

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is about stability and growth. But more so, it’s about the need to bring dignity to the people of our province. Read More

Budget speech 2009/2010: Extract from Department of Economic Development and Tourism Speech (Vote 12)

22 June 2009

Over the MTEF period an amount of R906-million has been provided to Vote 12, with a mandate to develop the economy. A provision of R276.4-million has been set aside for the current fiscal year. We will spend the voted funds to: Read More

City and Province Reach Agreement on Way Forward for Tourism in Western Cape

22 June 2009

Joint Statement: City of Cape Town and Western Cape Provincial Government Read More

Child Protection is Everyone's Business

21 June 2009

Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Social Development, has noted with grave concern the daily reports of acts of violence and abuse against children. These range from physical and mental abuse, to their kidnapping, rape and murder. Read More

Budget Speech 2009/2010: Department of the Premier (Vote 1)

18 June 2009

Honourable Speaker Cabinet Members Leader of the Opposition Leaders of political parties Honourable Members Director-General Colleagues and friends Citizens of the Western Cape Read More

Budget Speech: Second Reading Speech-2009/2010

17 June 2009

Mr Speaker, this budget was tabled four months ago by my predecessor. We've had an election and a change of government between then and now. The PFMA require us to pass this budget before the end of this month so as to avoid any expenditure... Read More

Budget speech 2009/2010: Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

17 June 2009

Honourable Speaker Honourable Premier of the Western Cape Provincial Cabinet Colleagues Members of the Provincial Legislature Executive Mayors Partners in Local Government Invited Guests Ladies and Gentlemen Read More

Announcement by the WHO on elevation of Influenza A (H1N1) to global pandemic status on 11th June 2009

16 June 2009

Media Statement 12 June 2009 Announcement by the WHO on elevation of Influenza A (H1N1) to global pandemic status on 11th June 2009 Read More

MEC Sakkie Jenner to Visit the Cape Town Book Fair

14 June 2009

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Mr Sakkie Jenner will on Monday 15 June 2009 be visiting the Cape Town Book Fair, to show his support for the valuable work the department's library and language services are doing... Read More

One Year to Go to 2010 FIFA World Cup Celebrations and FANJOL

11 June 2009

To celebrate the long awaited kick-off of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will be hosting a FANJOL in Plettenberg Bay on Sunday, 14 June 2009. Live screenings of the Confederations Cup opening ceremony... Read More

MEC Sakkie Jenner Hand Over Kits to 2010 Football Ambassadors

11 June 2009

As part of the nation wide One Year to go to 2010 celebrations, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Sakkie Jenner, will be honouring the valuable role played by the province's 2010 Football Ambassadors in developing... Read More

President Zuma visits Cape Town's 2010 stadium for "One Year to Go" celebration

10 June 2009

To mark the one-year countdown to the 2010 Fifa World Cup Soccer Tournament, President Jacob Zuma, accompanied by Premier Helen Zille, Executive Mayor Dan Plato and Danny Jordaan, CEO of Fifa's Local Organising Committee, will be visiting the Green... Read More

Provincial Department of Health Needs Doctors - Apply Now for Vacancies

4 June 2009

The Western Cape Provincial Department of Health urgently needs doctors (medical officers). The department is currently experiencing major service pressures in child health, obstetric care and emergency care. Read More

MEC of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation to Welcome Iraqi Soccer Team

4 June 2009

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Mr Sakkie Jenner together with the Iraqi ambassador to South Africa, Mr Rasheed Alawsy; will on Saturday 6 June 2009 welcome the Iraqi soccer team, when they arrive at Cape Town... Read More

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