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Minister Madikizela's Opening Remarks at the Inaugural Human Settlements Indaba

13 November 2011

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela delivered some of the opening remarks at the inaugural Western Cape Government Human Settlements' Indaba at the Cape Town Lodge, Cape Town, on 14 November 2011. Read More

EMS Allocate New Paediatric Ambulance to Service the Cape Winelands

13 November 2011

Today the Children's Hospital Trust handed over a fully equipped paediatric ambulance to Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as part of the partnership between Western Cape Government Health's EMS and the Children's... Read More

Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations

13 November 2011

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

EMS First to Purchase New Structural Collapse Rescue Tool

13 November 2011

Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have purchased a new state-of-the-art rescue tool to the value of R100 000 to be utilised in concrete and structural collapse rescues. The Holmatro Concrete Crusher is the first of... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Meyer to Present Certificates of Sporting Excellence to Top Amateur Boxers

13 November 2011

On Monday, 14 November 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will present certificates of sporting excellence to the Western Cape's top amateur boxers. Read More

Media Alert: Cape Winelands and George EMS Paediatric Ambulances Upgraded

13 November 2011

On 14 November and 12 December 2011, the Children's Hospital Trust will hand over two fully equipped paediatric ambulances to Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Read More

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Celebrates Day of Remembrance

10 November 2011

On 11 November 2011, a Day of Remembrance was held to honour the World War II servicemen and veterans who initiated the fundraising and building of the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in the early 1950's. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Botha to Visit Saturday Surgery Team at Red Cross Hospital

10 November 2011

On Saturday, 12 November 2011, the Western Cape Health Minister, Theuns Botha, will visit the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital to meet patients and parents that are set to benefit from the Saturday surgeries made possible through a... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to March against Crime with Community of Clarke Estate, Elsie's River

10 November 2011

Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will on Sunday (13 November 2011) join the community of Clarke Estate, Elsie's River, for a march against crime and violence in the area. The march is being organised by the community group... Read More

Media Alert: Hanover Park CHC Extends Operating Hours

10 November 2011

Hanover Park Community Health Centre will offer family planning and cervical/pap smear services during extended hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays and every third Saturday of the month. In keeping with the package of care, the service will very soon... Read More

Expression of Appreciation to Sponsors for Tygerberg Hospital Ward Upgrade

10 November 2011

Tygerberg Hospital unveiled a plaque this morning to express appreciation to the various sponsors who came on board to renovate A6, a cardiac ward. Read More

Welcoming Speech: Annual Biodiversity Review

9 November 2011

Welcoming Speech: Annual Biodiversity Review Read More

Minister Botha on Health Care 2020

9 November 2011

As we are moving towards the end of 2011, it is appropriate and significant to take a retrospect look at the past decade and to turn the lens in the direction of our next milestone - Health Care 2020.Retrospect: Health Care 2010 Read More

Media Alert: Research Showcased at Health Provincial Research Day

9 November 2011

Tomorrow, Western Cape Government Health will host its first Provincial Research Day at Valkenberg Hospital. Read More

Media Alert: Invitation to Cover the Human Settlements Inaugural Housing Indaba

9 November 2011

The Provincial Department of Human Settlements cordially invites members of the press to cover the inaugural Housing Indaba with government, civil society and representatives of the corporate sector. Over 100 civil, corporate and government... Read More

Minister Carlisle: Chapman's Peak Drive Open to Traffic

9 November 2011

Robin Carlisle, the Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has announced the re-opening of Chapman's Peak Drive."I would like to thank all members of the team that worked from daybreak yesterday through to 21:00, when the road... Read More

Media Alert: Expression of Appreciation to Sponsors for Ward Upgrade at Tygerberg Hospital

9 November 2011

Tygerberg Hospital will unveil a plaque this morning to express appreciation to the various sponsors who came on board to renovate A6, a cardiac ward. Read More

Notification of Considered Change to Beneficiary Allocation in Mama's Housing Project

9 November 2011

The Department of Human Settlements invited the beneficiaries and Project Steering Committee of Mama's Housing Project, located on Erf 830, Pelican Park, to a meeting last night on 9 November 2011. Read More

Media Alert: EMS Rescue Calls - 9 November 2011

9 November 2011

Western Cape Government Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a major incident last night. Read More

Minister steps in to help Rape Crisis

8 November 2011

Following the recent funding situation with Rape Crisis, my department has today met with the management and have committed to extending further support for the vital services they provide to rape survivors.Rape Crisis is one of nearly 2000 NGOs... Read More

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