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H1N1 Update on Western Cape Government's Action Plan

9 August 2009

Western Cape Department of Health Pandemic Preparedness and Action Plan Read More

Traffic Services Stops Taxi carrying Double the Permissible Load of Passengers

6 August 2009

The City of Cape Town's Traffic Services last night stopped 50 taxis carrying more than the permissible load of passengers. Read More

Promoting Women's Health

6 August 2009

July, August and September are Women's Health season in the Western Cape Health Department. During this time, all primary health care services focus attention on promoting the health and wellness of women. Read More

Re-opening of Chapman's Peak Drive Postponed

6 August 2009

The Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle has been informed by Entilini that they are unable to fulfill their commitment to re-open Chapman's Peak Drive this month.  Read More

Update on Influenza A(H1N1)

6 August 2009

The Department of Health has had no official confirmation from the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) of a second death. Read More

Results of Reported Second H1N1 Case not Conclusive

5 August 2009

Based on the report from the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) the recent death of a 44 year-old deceased from KwaZulu-Natal cannot be conclusively attributed to the H1N1 Influenza. Read More

MEC Max on Shooting of Police Officers

5 August 2009

The Minister delayed his attendance to cabinet yesterday (Tuesday) to pay the two families in Wesbank and Portlands a visit. Read More

Helderberg Gets New kerbside Parking Operator

4 August 2009

ACE Parking Services has been awarded the City of Cape Town's tender to manage parking in the Helderberg. Read More

Cape Town and CTIC will Host the 19th International Congress of Aesthetic Medicine in 2013

4 August 2009

Four new international meetings A recent announcement to host the 19th International Congress of Aesthetic Medicine in 2013 in Cape Town, raises the total number of bids won over the past few months to four. The international association Read More

MEC Max ask Provincial Commissioner to Investigate Poor Police Service

3 August 2009

Friday, 31 July 2009 A vicious circle of poor service delivery by certain members the police still remains a matter of grave concern for all in the Western Cape who wants to live and work in a safe and secure environment. Read More

Status of the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) in the Western Cape

3 August 2009

Firstly, my deepest sympathy with the family of the student from the University of Stellenbosch, who lost their son last week. We are truly sorry for your loss. Read More

Provincial Treasury Bursary Awards Speech

2 August 2009

As Minister of Finance and custodian of the province's purse, it is my duty to ensure that a strong foundation is laid for the best possible return on the resources that we expend. A major key to doing so is to improve efficiency in our operations. Read More

Western Cape Health Minister Calls for No Disruption of Essential Services During Municipal Strikes

27 July 2009

The Khayelitsha Community Health Centre in Site B was closed today, after striking municipal workers entered the building and drove people out with sjamboks. Read More

Minister Furious and Saddened by Unnecessary Death of 12 in N2 Road Accident

26 July 2009

The Minister of Transport Robin Carlisle is saddened by the tragic road accident which occurred on the N2 near Keurboom Height in Plattenburg Bay yesterday. He has extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and visited the only... Read More

Security at Tygerberg Hospital Heightened after Disappearance of Baby

26 July 2009

Following the alleged incident at Tygerberg Hospital where a 14-day old baby disappeared on Friday evening, the Western Cape Department of Health confirmed the following security measures at Tygerberg Hospital: - Electronic access-controlled door Read More

Minister Furious and Saddened by Unnecessary Death of 12 in N2 Road Accident

26 July 2009

The Minister of Transport Robin Carlisle is saddened by the tragic road accident which occurred on the N2 near Keurboom Height in Plattenburg Bay yesterday.He has extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and visited the only survivor... Read More

Minister Furious and Saddened by Unnecessary Death of 12 in N2 Road Accident

26 July 2009

The Minister of Transport Robin Carlisle is saddened by the tragic road accident which occurred on the N2 near Keurboom Height in Plattenburg Bay yesterday.He has extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and visited the only survivor... Read More

Unanimous Support for Re-development of Emergency Services

21 July 2009

As a result of a discussions this afternoon between the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, and senior doctors from the provincial department's central hospitals, the team of doctors will go to the drawing board together to re-develop a... Read More

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