News and Speeches
Update on Influenza A(H1N1)
6 August 2009The 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 2009Based 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 2009The 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 2009ACE 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 2009Four 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 2009Friday, 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 2009Firstly, 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 2009As 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 2009The 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 2009The 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 2009Following 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 2009The 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 2009The 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 2009As 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
MEC's Explore a Co-ordinated Response to School Safety
21 July 2009We need pro-active action from all stakeholders if we are to keep our schools safe, said MEC for Education Donald Grant. Read More
Joint Statement by Western Cape Minister of Transport and Community Safety
14 July 2009Bus Blitz As a direct response to the recent fatal bus accident in Beaufort West, the Departments of Transport and Community Safety will launch an intensive blitz on all buses entering and leaving the Province. Read More
Joint Statement by Western Cape Minister of Transport and Community Safety
14 July 2009Bus Blitz As a direct response to the recent fatal bus accident in Beaufort West, the Departments of Transport and Community Safety will launch an intensive blitz on all buses entering and leaving the Province. Read More
Implementation of New Vaccine, Prevenar, at Primary Health Care Facilities
14 July 2009Pneumonia and diarrhoea are worldwide public health problems and together account for about half the deaths in children below the age of five years. Studies indicate that in South Africa, pneumonia related deaths in children less than five years of... Read More
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