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Western Cape Chess Olympiad Team Enjoys Tea with Minister Meyer

20 August 2012

On the eve of their departure for Turkey, where they will be competing in the World Chess Olympiad, Western Cape members of the SA Chess Olympiad team will visit the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer on 22 August 2012... Read More

Minister Meyer Sends Best Wishes to the SA Paralympic Team

20 August 2012

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, who last night attended the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee's (SASCOC) banquet in Sandton in honour of the SA Paralympic Team, today expressed his well... Read More

Neigbourhood Watches Mobilised to Escort Paramedics into Risk Areas

19 August 2012

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, and Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will brief the media on 21 August 2012 on a pilot to mobilise neighbourhood watches to escort paramedics when they enter high-risk areas. Read More

Minister Winde to Take Steam Train Trip to Highlight Western Cape Heritage Rail Tourism

18 August 2012

On Sunday, 19 August 2012, Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will embark on a journey from the centre of Cape Town to Simonstown - in a vintage coach pulled by a Class 24 steam locomotive. Read More

MOD Programme Brings Change to Lavender Hill

17 August 2012

A variety of sport and recreation activities brought together learners from primary and high schools across Cape Town at the Lavender Hill High School on Saturday, 18 August 2012. Read More

Minister Carlisle Speaks on Child Road Safety at AGM of ChildSafe South Africa

15 August 2012

Media Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Four Drivers Arrested during Scholar Transport Operation in Woodstock

15 August 2012

This morning, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, and City of Cape Town Traffic Services officials conducted a Scholar Transport Operation at three schools Read More

EMS Alert: EMS Rescue Divers Search for Missing Child

14 August 2012

The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a possible drowning on 15 August 2012. Read More

Minister Carlisle Commends Department as Road Death Toll Continues to Decline

14 August 2012

In 2009, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, committed to achieving a 50% reduction in provincial road traffic fatalities by 2014. Read More

High-Speed Chase Leads to Discovery of Weapons Cache

13 August 2012

Yesterday evening, thanks to the vigilance of Western Cape traffic officials and the Knysna South African Police Service (SAPS), a group of youths were arrested and a stolen cache of weapons confiscated. Read More

New Western Cape Liquor Authority Appoints First CEO

13 August 2012

Mr Thys Giliomee has been appointed as the first CEO of the newly formed Western Cape Liquor Authority. He joined the Western Cape Liquor Authority on 1 August 2012 from his previous position as Acting Municipal Manager for Bitou Municipality. Read More

Minister Carlisle Delivers Keynote Address at Youth in Construction Expo

13 August 2012

Media Statement by Minister Robin Carlisle Read More

Minister Carlisle and Councillor Herron to Officially Open the Koeberg Interchange Road

13 August 2012

Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, and Councillor Brett Herron will officially open the M5 (TR2/1 Rehabilitation)/Koeberg Interchange Road on 14 August 2012. Read More

Handing Over of Houses to Elderly Beneficiaries in Langa Township's Joe Slovo

13 August 2012

The Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, and Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will hand over the first units of Joe Slovo Phase 3 Housing Project in Langa, Cape Town, on 14 August 2012. Read More

Minister Carlisle and Councillor Herron Officially Open the M5/Koeberg Interchange Road

13 August 2012

The M5 between the N1 and the N2 has been upgraded from two lanes to three lanes in both directions. A new road has been built over the road bridge at Valkenberg and the existing one has been removed. Read More

Bonnytoun Celebrates One-Year Anniversary at New Premises

12 August 2012

Bonnytoun Child and Youth Care Centre is celebrating one year at its new facility in Kraaifontein on 14 August 2012. Read More

Learners Flock to Youth in Construction Exhibition

12 August 2012

Exhibitors welcomed the first group of learners to the 2012 Youth in Construction Exhibition at the Good Hope Centre on 13 August 2012. Read More

Minister Grant to Visit Rheenendal Primary School

12 August 2012

Nearly a year ago, a horrific and tragic bus accident claimed the lives of 14 learners and a bus driver in Rheenendal. Read More

Minister Winde Meets with American Delegation

12 August 2012

Last week, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde met with a high-level trade delegation from the United States of America (USA). Read More

Minister to Deliver Keynote Address at the Youth in Construction Expo

12 August 2012

Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, will be delivering the key note address at the Youth in Construction Expo, tonight at the Good Hope Centre. Read More

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