News and Speeches
Minister Winde to Announce the New Board of the Western Cape Liquor Authority
13 March 2012On 15 March 2012, the Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will announce the new board of the Western Cape Liquor Authority. Read More
Western Cape Will Participate in National Health Insurance Pilot
13 March 2012Western Cape Health Minister Theuns Botha says that although the Western Cape does not support the National Health Insurance (NHI) green paper in its current format, it does not mean that the province will not participate in the NHI pilot projects. Read More
Premier Zille Helps Raise Awareness for World Glaucoma Week (11-17 March)
13 March 2012On Monday, 12 March, Premier Helen Zille underwent a glaucoma test in order to help raise public awareness for World Glaucoma Week, which is running until 17 March. Read More
Western Cape Government Health Contributes to Reducing Alcohol Abuse
12 March 2012Western Cape Government Health hosted a workshop specifically for non-governmental organisasions (NGOs) on 13 March 2012 at Lentegeur Hospital, Mitchell's Plain. Read More
Invitation to Nominate Members to the Independent Complaints Advisory Committee for Health
12 March 2012In an effort to address complaints about health services effectively and efficiently, the Western Cape Government Health has established the Independent Complaints Advisory Committee where the Minister and Head of Department can refer complaints... Read More
Reinstatement of Specialised Gang and Drug Units to be Raised at MINMEC Meeting
12 March 2012Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety Read More
Minister Grant Condemns the Disruption of Learning at Umyezo Wama Apile School
11 March 2012Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationToday's disruption of teaching and learning and intimidation of learners and educators at Umyezo Wama Apile School is completely unacceptable and deplorable. Read More
World Glaucoma Week: Premier Helen Zille to Undergo Glaucoma Test to Raise Awareness
11 March 2012On Monday, 12 March, Premier Helen Zille will undergo a glaucoma test to raise public awareness for World Glaucoma Week which runs from 11 to 17 March. The theme for Glaucoma Week in 2012 is "Don't Let Glaucoma Darken Your Life", as decided by the... Read More
Minister Carlisle Accepts 10 000 US Dollars on Behalf of Nyanga Orphanage
11 March 2012On 12 March, Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, will accept a cheque to the value of 10 000 US dollars from a group of Americans on behalf of Nyanga orphanage Emasithandane. Read More
Western Cape Government Announces Second Set of Arrests after Corruption-Busting Drive
11 March 2012On Friday, 9 March 2012, the South African Police Service in George arrested eight individuals, including some former employees of the Western Cape Department of Health, on charges of fraud and corruption. Read More
Minister Carlisle Welcomes Chapman's Peak Ruling in Cape High Court
11 March 2012Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has welcomed Judge Rosheni Allie throwing out an urgent application to try and halt construction on Chapman's Peak. Read More
District Health Councils Will Ensure a Better Health Service
8 March 2012In the following two months, Western Cape Health Minister Theuns Botha will attend the first meetings of the six district health councils across the province and introduce the members to their local communities. Read More
New Library Opens at Paarl
8 March 2012On 9 March 2012, the new Paarl Library was officially opened by Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport. This was quite a historic event, as it was exactly 45 years after the previous library had been opened. Read More
Premier Helen Zille Welcomes 2012 Pick 'n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour Participants
8 March 2012Premier Helen Zille has welcomed participants in the 2012 Pick 'n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour on behalf of the Western Cape Government, ahead of the cycling event on Sunday 11 March. In her welcome statement, she described the cycle tour as an "iconic... Read More
Minister Carlisle Supports Call to Stamp out Corruption in Construction
8 March 2012Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, said he supported the call by Pieter Kotzé, the President of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors, to stamp out corruption in the construction industry. Read More
Minister Meyer Hosts Sportswomen on International Women's Day
7 March 2012The Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer, hosted a breakfast on 8 March for leading Western Cape sportswomen. Read More
Road Deaths Decrease Beyond Halfway Mark
6 March 2012Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has announced that "for the first time in more than five years, the February Western Cape road death toll has dropped to under 100". Read More
Minister Grant Comments on the Protests in Grabouw
5 March 2012Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationI am extremely disappointed and appalled by the actions of some of the community members taking part in protest actions in Grabouw. Read More
Private Residential Facilities for Older Persons Must be Registered
5 March 2012The Western Cape Department of Social Development is committed to ensuring, protecting and promoting the rights and wellbeing of older persons. This particular group in our communities is often the most vulnerable and at risk of being ill-treated.... Read More
AARTO Implementation Postponement Represents "a Sound Decision"
5 March 2012Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has welcomed the decision announced at the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) meeting in Pretoria yesterday that the Administrative Adjudication of Traffic... Read More
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