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Western Cape Cultural Awards 2011 Speech

10 February 2011

Good evening, and welcome to the 2011 Western Cape Cultural Awards. Read More

Western Cape Provincial Government Takes Next Step against Liquor Abuse

10 February 2011

The Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Mr. Alan Winde, announced the publication of the draft regulations in terms of section 88 of the Western Cape Liquor Act , 2008 (Act 4 of 2008). Read More

Minister De Lille to Attend Second Homecoming at District Six Tomorrow

10 February 2011

Patricia de Lille, the Minister for Social Development, is attending the handover of houses at District Six tomorrow afternoon.All members of the media are invited to attend.Time and date15:00, Friday 11 February 2011Venue Read More

Western Cape Education Department Acts to Remedy Logistical Delays with the Annual Assessment

10 February 2011

Tomorrow, Thursday 10 February, all schools across the country are expected to write the Annual National Assessment (ANA) tests as determined by the National Department of Basic Education (DBE). Read More

Media Alert: Minister De Lille Addresses Early Childhood Development Students at the College of Cape Town

10 February 2011

"Studies show that Early Childhood Development is crucial to the development of a stable and well-adjusted adult." says MEC De Lille Read More

State of the Nation Address: February 2011

9 February 2011

Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces; Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP; Deputy President of the Republic, Honourable Kgalema Motlanthe; Former... Read More

Supplementary Examinations Begin

9 February 2011

We are pleased that a total of 8 762 candidates registered for the National Senior Certificate supplementary examinations in February and March.Last year 8 098 of those registered wrote, with the remaining 664 candidates repeating from previous... Read More

City Urges Residents to Report Corruption to Dedicated Hotline

8 February 2011

The City of Cape Town would like to remind residents of its dedicated anti-corruption hotline, which can be used to report any instances of alleged corruption involving City officials. Read More

Substance Abuse Speech

7 February 2011

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, members of the community. Read More

Majority of Western Cape Learners Able to Write the Annual National Assessments

7 February 2011

This morning, the vast majority of Grade 2-7 and Grade 9 learners in the Western Cape, were able to write the Annual National Assessment tests set by the National Department of Basic Education. Read More

Speech to Early Childhood Development Students

6 February 2011

I would like to thank you for the invitation to speak to you today at the Academic Opening of your Gardens Campus.Studies show that Early Childhood Development is crucial in the development of a stable and well-adjusted adult. Read More

Speech Notes to Students Studying Early Childhood Development at the College of Cape Town

6 February 2011

I would like to thank you for the invitation to speak to you today at the Academic Opening of your Gardens Campus.Studies show that Early Childhood Development is crucial in the development of a stable and well-adjusted adult. Read More

Speech to the Fourth Pan African Burns Society Congress

6 February 2011

Good morning, I would like to thank Dr Elbie van der Merwe, the head of the Tygerberg Hospital Burns Unit and the Pan African Burns Society for inviting me to your 4th Congress. Read More

Media Alert: Minister De Lille to Deliver Speech at the Fourth Pan African Burns Society

6 February 2011

Minister Patricia de Lille, will tomorrow deliver the opening address at the fourth Pan African Burns Society Conference. Read More

Mayor Proud of Latest Blue Flag Control Check Results

3 February 2011

The latest control check reports conducted by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) confirmed that the City of Cape Town's Blue Flag beaches are fully compliant with Blue Flag standards. Read More

Metro Police Nab Abalone Poacher in Khayelitsha

3 February 2011

On Wednesday 3 February, the Metro Police arrested a man in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, when they found 110 abalone with a street value of approximately R10 000, as well as one star fish in his possession. Read More

Workshop Encourages Public Participation

3 February 2011

Today, Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, welcomed officials to a workshop where the results of a nation-wide research study on the role and effectiveness of ward committees in community-... Read More

Massive Increase in Textbook Provision in the Foundation Phases

1 February 2011

One of this Government's main priorities is to improve the levels of learner performance in the foundation phase (Grades 1 to 3) of education.The foundation phase of learning is the most critical stage of our children's education as it forms the... Read More

Minister De Lille Explains Six-Month Amnesty Period for Unregistered Crèches

1 February 2011

Today marks the first day of the Western Cape Department of Social Development's Amnesty Period for the province's more than 1 500 unregistered crèches. Read More

Minister De Lille Hosts Press Conference on First Day of Amnesty Period for Crèches

31 January 2011

Patricia de Lille, the Minister for Social Development in the Western Cape, will tomorrow, on the first day of the six-month amnesty period for Partial Care Facilities (crèches), host a press conference. Read More

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