News Archive: November 2004

NEWS ARCHIVE: NOVEMBER 2004

MEC Chris Stali to Announce Soccer Sponsorship

30 November 2004

The inaugural Inter-District Soccer Challenge, fully sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, will be announced by MEC Stali at a function. At this function the draw of the participating soccer districts will take place. >

International Disability Sports Day and Launch of Western Cape Disability Sports Body

30 November 2004

Approximately 600 disabled and mentally challenged athletes of the Western Cape will take part in Disability Sports Day to be held at Vygieskraal Stadium, in Rylands, Cape Town on Thursday, 2 December 2004 to coincide with the international day for the disabled on Friday, 3rd ... >

Premier Promises Clampdown on Planning Corruption

29 November 2004

Speaking at todays Provincial Spatial Development Framework (PSDF) Summit, Premier Rasool called for planning to be made predictable as it serves sustainable economic development and social cohesion objectives in a corruption free environment in which responsibility is shared by all role players. >

Farm School Gutted: Education MEC to Assess Damage

29 November 2004

Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore is to visit a farm school this afternoon at 16h00, which was gutted by fire over the weekend, leaving 53 learners and two teachers with no school to attend. >

State Of The Nation: South Africa 2004-2005 - New Essays Released

25 November 2004

Edited by John Daniel, Roger Southall and Jessica Lutchman and published by the HSRC Press ... >

Minister of Local Government and Housing Marius Fransman Awards the Best Performing Municipality in the Western Cape

25 November 2004

On 23 November 2004, Western Cape Minister of Local Government and Housing Marius Fransman awarded Saldanha and West Coast Municipalities for their best performances in service delivery during the Vuna Awards Ceremony at the Convention Centre. Saldanha won the Local Municipality category and the West ... >

Provincial Spatial Development Framework Consultative Summit.

24 November 2004

Provincial Minister of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Tasneem Essop addressed the media on, Thursday November 25 at the Provincial Spatial Development Framework Consultative Summit. >

Safer Festive Season 2004/ 5 kick-off

24 November 2004

"Towards making the Western Cape a Safer Home for All this festive season" ... >

Policy Guidelines on The Capacity of Schools in The Western Cape

23 November 2004

For a number of years the Western Cape Education Department has been faced with the challenge of providing accommodation for learners. But now the department has put in place guidelines to bring the numbers to 35-38 per classroom by utilising all available space in public ... >

Celebrating Partnerships in the Emerging Information Society

23 November 2004

Provincial and Local e-Government objectives will come under sharp scrutiny through a collaborative agreement to be signed on Tuesday 23 November 2004 by the Premier of the Western Cape, Ebrahim Rasool and the Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Nomaindia Mfeketo. >

Minister Brown Releases Budget Review 2005 - 2008

23 November 2004

The Western Cape continues to be challenged by limited economic growth and high levels of unemployment and poverty. Behind these trends hide the low and inequitable distribution of skills as many sectors of the economy that are struggling to adjust to a changing global environment. >

Budget Provides Welcome Relief to Health Services

23 November 2004

Western Cape Health Minister, Pierre Uys, welcomed the relief earmarked for his department in the Western Cape Adjustment Appropriation Bill tabled by Finance Minister, Lynne Brown, in the Provincial Legislature recently. >

Painting the Cape Red - Western Cape Provincial Government Delivers to Small Business

22 November 2004

The Provincial Government of the Western Cape has heard the cries of the small business community. For years, SMME operators have complained about a lack of access to finance and opportunities. >

Successful Conclusion Of Examinations

19 November 2004

Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has expressed his delight at the successful conclusion of the matric examinations today. >

Western Cape Agriculture Makes Further Installments in the Home for all through Empowerment Drive

19 November 2004

Empowerment within agriculture will be taking giant leaps on Friday with activities in Piketberg, Moravia and Riebeek Kasteel. >

Uittreksels uit Toesprake by die Oorhandiging van Tjeks aan die Badenau en Henque Projekte deur Cobus Dowry, Minister van Landbou - 15 November 2004 (only available in Afrikaans)

17 November 2004

Die landbou sektor in Suid-Afrika is van uiterste belang vir die ekonomiese groei en welvaart vir al ons mense, maar daar is nog ongelooflik baie wat gedoen moet word om Landbou tot sy volle potensiaal te ontwikkel tot 'n bedryf waarin alle rolspelers hulle regmatige ... >

Minister Hosts Security Indaba

17 November 2004

Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane today hosted a Security Indaba involving a broad representation of Cape Town's private security industry. >

New Entrants Must Share in Growing SA Wine Industry

17 November 2004

EXTRACTS FROM A SPEECH BY COBUS DOWRY, MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE IN THE WESTERN CAPE AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING AND WELCOME OF THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT VITICULTURAL ZONING CONFERENCE - ... >

Young Cheese Makers from Previously Disadvantaged Backgrounds Will Benefit from Training in Burgandy, France

17 November 2004

During the past week the cooperative relations between Burgundy and the Western Cape have been strengthened when a top-level delegation from the Western Cape led by Mr Cobus Dowry, Minister of Agriculture, visited Burgundy. This regional co-operation takes place against the background of the strong ... >

Droogte - Alles Moontlik Moet Nou Gedoen Word Om Boere By Te Staan - R9 Miljoen Addisoneel Bewillig (only available in Afrikaans)

17 November 2004

OPMERKINGS DEUR COBUS DOWRY, MINISTER VAN LANDBOU TYDENS 'N BESOEK AAN DIE PIKETBERG LANDBOUGEBIED EN 'N GESPREK MET BOERE OOR DROOGTE ... >

Film Making - a Strategic Industry Says Premier

16 November 2004

Extracts from Premier's speech at opening of the Sithengi Film Festival ... >

Cape Town Fashion Festival 20 - 28 November 2004

16 November 2004

Over 12 000 jobs have been lost in the local fashion industry - this year alone. >

Cabinet Meets Labour and Consular Corps on 17 November 2004

16 November 2004

Media alerts - immediate - 16 November 2004 ... >

Arrival of New Police Constables

16 November 2004

Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane has welcomed the arrival of 1700 new police constables who graduated in grand style at the Good Hope Centre on 9 November 2004. >

New Pharmacy for Somerset Hospital

16 November 2004

Public Works Supports CIDB Initiative

16 November 2004

Saamstaan (EPWP) Launched in the Western Cape

16 November 2004

The State President visited Gugulethu recently to launch the Saamstaan project, which is the Western Cape's brand name for the National Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The Western Cape Provincial Government and the City of Cape Town will, between them, spend over R3 billion to ... >

Bronze Medal for Leeuwenhof

16 November 2004

Premier and MJC call for Friday Prayers for Late Yasser Arafat

11 November 2004

From the Office of the Premier and ANC Chairperson of the Western Cape: Ebrahim Rasool ... >

WCED Moves CTA to Facilitate `Eid Al-Fitr

11 November 2004

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has asked schools to move a Common Task for Assessment (CTA) for Grade 9s from Monday to Tuesday next week (16 November 2004) to facilitate `Eid Al-Fitr celebrations.The festival of `Eid Al-Fitr signifies the conclusion of the fast by ... >

MEC Supports Expulsion of Learners Found with Weapons, Drugs On School Premises

10 November 2004

His remarks followed a visit to the Ravensmead Secondary School this morning, where 16-year-old learner Lee-Roy Samuels died over the weekend after a tragic shooting incident. >

Fundraising Campaign for Woodside Special Care Centre

10 November 2004

Make a donation today to the Woodside Special Care Centre for people with serious disabilitiesThe campaign in support of Woodside Special Care Centre, where 90 residents with profound intellectual and physical disabilities receive 24-hour care, has already elicited strong public interest.The campaign, launched on ... >

1700 More Cops Today for War Against Gangs and Drugs

9 November 2004

Premier Rasool announced the graduation of 1700 new cops today at a Graduation ceremony at the Good Hope Centre. These 1700 new SAPS officers are a signal that the Premier and Provincial Government stand undaunted by recent threats from organised criminals against Premier Rasool and ... >

Press Conference on Stability and Efficiency in Education

8 November 2004

All media are invited to a Press Conference with Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool, as well as the MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, and the MEC for Education, on Stability and Efficiency in the Education Sector. >

Statement by Premier Rasool on Stability and Efficiency in Education

8 November 2004

Normally, our schools are informed in September about their educator establishments for the next school year. However, this year, we have had reason to postpone this. >

Long Street Recycling Programme

5 November 2004

One of the projects within the Pollution and Waste Management Directorate is focusing on the hospitality industry. A meeting with the store managers and owners of Long Street will be held on Thursday, 11 November, to discuss a recycling programme. >

Partial Lifting of Movement Restrictions for Blue Ear Disease in Pigs: Progress Report

4 November 2004

Uitnodiging na Gevaarlike Afal Bestuursplan Werksessies (only available in Afrikaans)

3 November 2004

Ten einde die prioriteitsdoelwitte van die Nasionale Afvalbestuurstrategie te verwesenlik het die Departement van Omgewingsake en Ontwikkelingsbeplanning begin met 'n projek ter ontwikkeling van 'n Plan vir die Bestuur van Gevaarlike Afval (PBGA) vir die Provinsie Wes-Kaap. Met hierdie plan word beoog om die manier ... >

Departement Landbou Projek Kry Internasionale Erkenning (only available in Afrikaans)

2 November 2004

Die Wes-Kaapse Departement Landbou se Calitzdorp Riviererosie Beskermingswerke Projek het 'n Toekenning vir Goeie Praktyke ontvang van die organiseerders van 'n internasionale kompetisie waaraan meer as 700 projekte deelgeneem het. Die kompetisie, wat deur die Verenigde Nasies en die Dubai Munisipaliteit geïnisieer is, het ten ... >

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