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New Unit at Tygerberg Hospital Bolsters Fight Against Cancer

24 May 2013

Multi-million rand investment offers hope to thousands of people living with cancer in the Western Cape. Read More

Official Opening of the Agulhas School of Skills

24 May 2013

Learners are offered vocational, practical, technical skills in fields such as welding, building construction, farming, hair dressing, hospitality studies and educare. Read More

Bipolar Disorder is manageable if treated correctly

24 May 2013

Sunday 26 May 2013 is marked as National Bipolar Awareness Day. In South Africa, one in 100 adults has bipolar disorder, usually starting during teenage or young adult years. Read More

Education: Big Challenges – Big Ideas

24 May 2013

Speech by Western Cape Government Minister of Education Donald Grant at the Principal’s Association Conference. Read More

Amptelike Opening van die Agulhas Vaardigheidskool

24 May 2013

Toespraak deur Minister Donald Grant, Minister van Onderwys. Read More

Creating Room for Sport Excellence at School in Khayelitsha

23 May 2013

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) partnered with Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA) and Western Cape Education Department (WCED) to hand over sports equipment and attire to the iQhayiya Secondary School in Khayelitsha on... Read More

Touching the Hearts of School and Community in Mitchells Plain

23 May 2013

On Tuesday, 21 May 2013, Tafelsig High School in Mitchells Plain received sports equipment and attire as a result of partnership between the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), Western Cape Education Department (WCED) and Sport and... Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Poised to Lead Economic Revolutions in Africa

23 May 2013

In the run-up to Africa Day on 25 May, it is important to highlight the Western Cape Government’s continuing drive to create opportunities for growth and jobs by positioning the region to benefit from the untapped trade and economic potential a Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Education Begins the Textbook Procurement Process for 2014

23 May 2013

Today, 23 May 2013 Minister Grant will be visiting a textbook exhibition at the Metro Central Education District offices. Read More

Media Alert: Cancer Treatment at Tygerberg Hospital to Get Double Boost

23 May 2013

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open the new R6.1 million Big Bore CT Scanner and the Cancer Research and Training Centre at Tygerberg Hospital tomorrow; giving cancer treatment at the hospital a double boost. Read More

Media Alert: Beneficiaries to Receive Houses in Kayamandi

23 May 2013

On 24 May 2013, the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, along with the Executive Mayor of Stellenbosch, Mr Conrad Sidego, will hand some of the 106 completed houses over as part of the Watergang Housing Project, in... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Alan Winde Commends Award-winning Western Cape Hotels

23 May 2013

Three Cape Town hotels have been ranked as the best in Africa according to a leading international travel survey. Read More

Carel Du Toit Centre Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

23 May 2013

Minister of Education Donald Grant visits the Carel Du Toit in celebration of their 40th anniversary. Read More

Western Cape Broadband Network Set To Transform Lives

22 May 2013

Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Alan Winde outlines how improving ICT infrastructure in under-developed areas will have a direct effect on improving standards of living. Read More

South Africa Girls' Schools Association Conference

22 May 2013

Speech by Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant. Read More

Spes Bona Shooting Arrest Welcomed

21 May 2013

Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Dan Plato thanks law enforcement agencies for their swift response after the shooting of Spes Bona High learner Glenrico Martin. Read More

Department Spending Millions to Improve Road Infrastructure

21 May 2013

The Department of Transport and Public Works and the Plettenberg Bay Municipality opened two stretches of resurfaced roads outside the town on 21 May 2013. Read More

Celebrating African Diversity and Success

21 May 2013

Saturday, 25 May 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of Africa Day. On this day in 1963, the Organisation of African Unity, presently recognised as the African Union, was established. Read More

New Youth Clinic at Kleinvlei Community Health Centre

21 May 2013

As of 22 May 2013, Kleinvlei Community Health Centre (CHC) will be offering a youth clinic every Wednesday from 14:30 to 16:00.The service is available to all young people between the ages of 13 and 21 and is free of charge. Read More

Municipal Accounts Committee Workshop

21 May 2013

Minister Anton Bredell shares why the establishment of Municipal Public Accounts Committees are important. Read More

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