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The Way Forward for the Liquor Act

8 September 2011

Today is International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Day, the day to recognise that many children are being born into the world without any hope of leading a normal life because their mothers drank during pregnancy. Read More

Minister Carlisle: Drager Judgement a "Great Day for Road Safety"

8 September 2011

Media Statement by Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin CarlisleThe judgement handed down today by Judge Nathan Erasmus will save thousands of lives throughout South Africa. Read More

Worst Flood Damage to Western Cape Roads Since 2007

8 September 2011

Robin Carlisle, the Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, today announced that traffic in the Eden District Municipality is almost completely back to normal after the worst flood damage to Western Cape roads since 2007. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Madikizela to Attend Clicks for Bricks Housing Handover

8 September 2011

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will attend and deliver the keynote address at the handover of the Clicks for Bricks house in Mfuleni on Friday. Read More

Disaster Management: The Way Forward

7 September 2011

I am pleased to confirm that the Provincial Disaster Management and Fire Services Team, under the very able leadership of Mr Colin Deiner, dealt with a wide-ranging number of floods and fires in the province over the past few months. Read More

Western Cape Government Calls for the Reinstatement of Specialised Units

7 September 2011

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

Media Alert: Minister van Rensburg to Visit a Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Project

7 September 2011

Gerrit van Rensburg, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, will be visiting two farming projects in the Grabouw area which the Western Cape Department of Agriculture is involved in. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Carlisle Awaits Judgement on Drager in Cape High Court

7 September 2011

The Cape High Court will hand down judgement in the case of Clifford Joseph Hendricks tomorrow. Hendricks is accused of driving while over the legal limit for breath alcohol. Read More

Celebrating International Literacy Day

7 September 2011

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Education Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Announce Way Forward for Western Cape Liquor Act

7 September 2011

On Friday, 9 September 2011, Minister Alan Winde will announce the way forward for the Western Cape Liquor Act (2008). Read More

Minister Madikizela: A Lasting Solution Found for Gugulethu Backyarders

7 September 2011

Media Statement by Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela Read More

Media Alert: Minister van Rensburg to Address Drinking Water Problems

7 September 2011

Minister van Rensburg will visit Paarl farmer, JT Basson, on his farm in Paarl today at 10:30. He will be accompanied by the Drakenstein Mayor, Gesie van Deventer, and they will discuss short-term solutions to provide drinking water to the farm's... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant and Minister Meyer to Celebrate International Literacy Day at Red Cross Children's Hospital

6 September 2011

Tomorrow, Minister for Education, Donald Grant, and Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sports, Ivan Meyer, will be celebrating International Literacy Day with children from Red Cross Children's Hospital. Read More

Eleven New Schools Set to Open in the Western Cape at Start of the 2012 School Year

6 September 2011

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Education Read More

Global Campaign for Violence Prevention Unveiled

6 September 2011

For the first time, the series of Milestones in a Global Campaign for Violence Prevention Meetings is hosted in Africa by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read More

Media Alert: Minister Botha to Address Learners at Cape Town Station

5 September 2011

September is Oral Hygiene Awareness Month and the best manner in which to ensure that children do not get cavities or periodontal disease is to instill comprehensive oral hygiene through early education. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Meyer Celebrates National Book Week with Unveiling of "Demo Library"

1 September 2011

On Monday, 5 September 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will officially open National Book Week by unveiling a "Demo Library" at the Liberty Promenade Shopping Mall in Mitchell's Plain. Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Health Minister to Visit Carel du Toit Centre

31 August 2011

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will visit the Carel du Toit Centre for deaf children and children with speech impediments. Minister Botha will be briefed on the challenges facing the centre. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Visit Equity Share Scheme in Lutzville

31 August 2011

On Friday, 2 September 2011, Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and Western Cape Minister for Agriculture Gerrit van Rensburg will visit an equity share scheme in Lutzville. Read More

Second Phase of Paarl Hospital Revitalisation Project Completed

31 August 2011

Paarl Hospital has been enjoying a total revitalisation, which includes new and improved services and areas. Read More

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