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R250 000 Boost to Equip New Somerset Hospital for Paediatric Surgery

4 July 2012

To celebrate their success of 40 years in business, direct sales company Pres Les decided to give thanks by giving back to the community. Read More

Minister Grant Comments on Missing School Textbooks

4 July 2012

Media Statement by Western Cape Minister of Education, Donald GrantThe Western Cape African National Congress (ANC) has once again misled the media and the general public. Read More

Knysna Oyster Festival Broadens Horizons for Social Inclusion

4 July 2012

A wide variety of activities has been arranged to promote social inclusion in the Western Cape at the Pick 'n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival which runs from 6 to 15 July 2012. Read More

Wine Exports to China Grow Exponentially

4 July 2012

South African wine exports to China have been growing by 50% annually for the past three years. Although South Africa only supplies 3% of the Chinese wine market, China has now become one of South Africa's top ten export destinations. Read More

Western Cape Transport Officials Investigating Minibus Crash on Aberdeen Road in Eastern Cape

3 July 2012

A minibus involved in a crash in the early hours of Wednesday passed through the Western Cape's Average Speed Over Distance (ASOD) network on the R61 (Aberdeen Road) between Beaufort-West and the provincial boundary. The minibus crashed shortly... Read More

Premier Zille to Meet "Bear", SPCA Royal Canin "Mutt of the Year"

3 July 2012

On Thursday, 5 July, Premier Helen Zille will visit a dog agility demonstration hosted by the Cape of Good Hope SPCA to meet "Bear", the SPCA Royal Canin "Mutt of the Year", and to address children at the demonstration about responsible pet... Read More

Western Cape's Policing Needs and Priorities Announced

3 July 2012

Media Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More

Premier Zille and Minister van Rensburg to Visit Kayamandi

3 July 2012

For the first time ever, the Western Cape Government is making funds available for a pilot project for pet population management. This project, together with a dog and cat rabies vaccination campaign, will benefit both the pets and people of the... Read More

Minister Plato to Release 2011/2012 Western Cape Policing Needs and Priorities

3 July 2012

On Wednesday, 4 July 2012, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will publicly release the 2011/2012 Policing Needs and Priorities Report as compiled by the Western Cape Department of Community Safety. Read More

E-Bursary System Eases Application Process

2 July 2012

Western Cape Government Health officially launched its new e-bursary application system (e-BAS) at the Kromme Rhee Training Academy in Stellenbosch on 3 July 2012. Read More

Minister Carlisle Issues Stern Warning to Fraudulent Driving Licence Seekers

2 July 2012

Following arrests made recently by the South African Police Service (SAPS) of Driving Licensing Testing Centre officials and driving school owners in Calitzdorp and Oudtshoorn, Minister Robin Carlisle has issued a stern warning to others seeking to... Read More

Chronic Dispensing Medication Situation on the Mend

2 July 2012

The problems with the provision of chronic medication to Western Cape Government Health facilities have improved. Read More

Netball Students to Show Their Skills at Championships

2 July 2012

Aspiring top-level netball students from eight countries will be will be showing off their skills at the inaugural World University Netball Championships to take place from 2 July 2012 at the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town. Read More

Minister van Rensburg Concerned about Too Many Farm Inspections in Western Cape

2 July 2012

Media Statement by Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Read More

Women's Health Season Kicks off

1 July 2012

On 2 July, Western Cape Government Health kicked off its Women's Health Season, which stretches from July to September 2012. Read More

E-Bursary System Launched to Ease Application Process

1 July 2012

Western Cape Government Health will officially introduce its new online bursary application system (e-BAS) at Kromme Rhee Training Academy on 3 July 2012. Read More

National Savings Month: Save Today for a Better Tomorrow

1 July 2012

The month of July is recognised in South Africa as National Savings Month. Read More

EMS Alert: EMS Responds to a Search and Rescue in George

29 June 2012

At 20:02 the Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a search and rescue in the George area. Read More

Speaking Notes for the Keynote Opening Address to the South African Open Chess Championship

28 June 2012

Madame President Emelia Ellappen, and the executive of Chess South Africa International Master David Gluckman, and the Western Province Chess Federation executive Read More

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