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NEWS ARCHIVE: DECEMBER 2006
Launch of New Provincial HIV Prevention Strategy
30 December 2006
"Teenagers should wait until they are older before they become sexually active," Minister Uys said at the launch of a new Provincial HIV Prevention Strategy.  > 
Statement by MEC Dugmore on Western Cape School Examination Results
28 December 2006
We are proud, but Western Cape can and must do better ...  > 
Cape Town Welcomes Visitors, Offers Safety Tips
28 December 2006
The Mother City has introduced special measures to ensure that millions of holiday makers - locals and visitors - enjoy a safe and hassle free season in Cape Town.  > 
Municipalities Awarded for Good Performance at National Vuna Awards
27 December 2006
On 12 December 2006, The Western Cape Department of Local Government and Housing, together with two of our category B- Municipalities we were acknowledged for good performance. This took place at the 2006 National Vuna Awards held at Sandton.  > 
Make Way For Emergency Vehicles
22 December 2006
Every day emergency vehicles respond to urgent calls for help from the public. Critical seconds can be lost if drivers don't make way for emergency vehicles by - moving to the left. Take sirens seriously and make way for an ambulance, fire engine or police ...  > 
Drink-Walking Can Be Dangerous
22 December 2006
Firefighters and ambulance paramedics do not want to meet you on the roads over the New Year holiday period, which often see the tragic result of people mixing much Christmas cheer with walking on public roads.  > 
Have Fun - and Stay Safe over the Festive Season
22 December 2006
The Disaster Risk Management Centre of the City of Cape Town is asking young people to take care during the festive season period and to dial 107 if they need medical and/or any other help of an emergency nature.  > 
City Calls for Water Savings
21 December 2006
Cape Town's dam levels are currently 84% full, but with soaring summer temperatures, water demand is also at its highest levels.  > 
Cape Town Proposes Alternative for Red Project
20 December 2006
The City of Cape Town has proposed that national government now chooses a different pilot site for the restructuring of electricity distributionunder the RED system after the lapse of its operating agreement withRED1, the first pilot company set up by the City to implement the ...  > 
Update on White Shark Activity for Residents and Visitors
18 December 2006
With the start of the peak holiday season the City of Cape Town would like to provide residents and visitors with the most current information on White Shark activity. All beachgoers are reminded that we do have White Sharks occurring along our entire coastline with ...  > 
Highest City Honours for Taliep Petersen
18 December 2006
The City of Cape Town is to bestow one of its highest civic honours on slain composer and entertainer, Taliep Petersen.  > 
Western Cape Mourns Taliep Petersen
17 December 2006
Western Cape Provincial Speaker (Mr.) Shaun Byneveldt has learned with shock and sadness of the murder last night of the talented South African musician, singer, songwriter, playwright and producer Taliep Petersen (56).  > 
2006 Year End Message from Western Cape Minister Of Health, Minister Pierre Uys
16 December 2006
I would like to extend hearty best wishes to all the people of the Western Cape and wish them well over the festive season and into the New Year.  > 
City Launches New Tourism Initiative
15 December 2006
The City of Cape Town has launched a new pilot tourism route, based on rail transport.  > 
World High School Touch Rugby Champions do it again!
14 December 2006
World High School Touch Rugby Champions, Trafalgar High, successfully defended their title in Singapore, and will be welcomed by a celebratory party led by a proud Education MEC Cameron Dugmore tomorrow (Friday 15 December), about 09h00 at the Cape Town International Airport.  > 
Mitchells Plain Starts New Festive Tradition
14 December 2006
The Mitchells Plain community will start its own Festive Lights switch-on tradition with the first official switch-on celebration on Sunday, 17 December 2006.  > 
Announcement of Matric Results - Leeuwenhof Function
13 December 2006
Your media organisation is invited to the Annual Announcement function of the Matric Results, with Premier Ebrahim Rasool and Education MEC Cameron Dugmore.  > 
Schools Manage Transition to New Curriculum
7 December 2006
Schools in the Western Cape appear to be managing the transition to the new curriculum for Grade 10 well, according to results reported to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) thus far.  > 
News Highlights from City of Cape Town Council Meeting of 7 December 2006
7 December 2006
HeadlinesHeadlinesCity asks to get electricity distribution back, R10,6 million for Khayelitsha Community Trust, Westbank Clinic receives additional R2,2 million, Draft Urban Agriculture Policy approved, City to get own broadband network, Additional R500 000 for Prestwich Street Memorial, City Biodiversity Network updated, Disaster Risk Management Volunteer ...  > 
Minister Pierre Uys Praises Volunteers for their Efforts on International Volunteers Day
6 December 2006
"Volunteers play a major supportive role in the health services we render, and their role will become even more important as the burden on our services increases," Minister Pierre Uys said at a Volunteers Awards Ceremony at the Red Cross Children's Hospital. We cannot underestimate ...  > 
Water Pump Donated by Friends Group will Assist City in Fighting Veld Fires
6 December 2006
Friends of the Tygerberg Hills have donated a water pump to the City of Cape Town Nature Conservation Branch to assist in fighting veld fires in the Tygerberg area.  > 
City Increases Housing Grant for Poor
6 December 2006
Help is at hand for thousands of Council housing residents who are struggling to keep up with their monthly rentals or installments.  > 
Provincial 2Wise2Waste Programme Launched
6 December 2006
After the successful efforts of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) to reduce the environmental impacts of its own operations through its 2Wise2Waste programme, the Minister of Environment, Planning and Economic Development, Ms Tasneem Essop, today (Tuesday 5th December 2006) launched the ...  > 
Statement by Premier Rasool's Office on Conflict of Interest Allegations
6 December 2006
On arrival back at his office following the sitting of the Provincial Legislature this afternoon, Premier Ebrahim Rasool received confirmation from Brimstone, the controlling company which purchased Novel Garments, that there was no conflict of interest on the part of two provincial administration employees.  > 
Premier Rasool to Lead Charge on Curruption at Western Cape Summit
6 December 2006
Premier Ebrahim Rasool will deliver the keynote address at the Western Cape Anti-Corruption Summit taking place this Thursday and Friday, 7 and 8 December 2006, at His People's Centre, Goodwood, Cape Town. The summit is co-hosted by Local Government and Housing MEC Qubudile Richard Dyantyi, ...  > 
WCED Asks South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) to Resume Talks on Ad Hoc Teaching Posts
6 December 2006
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has informed the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) that it wants to reopen a discussion on the future of 458 ad hoc teaching posts in the province.  > 
City Pays Tribute to Cape Town's 'Home Of Shakespeare'
5 December 2006
Maynardville Park, which boasts one of only three open-air theatres in the world to offer regular Shakespeare performances, has received a special tribute from the City of Cape Town.  > 
City of Cape Town Launches Anti-Corruption Hotline, statement by Mayor Helen Zille
4 December 2006
Today the Multiparty Government of Cape Town launches the City's anti-corruption hotline.  > 
City to Launch Anti-Corruption Hotline
4 December 2006
On Monday, 4 December 2006 Mayor Helen Zille and City Manager Achmat Ebrahim will launch the City of Cape Town's anti-corruption hotline at a media conference.  > 
Deputy Mayor Unveils Maynardville Plaques
4 December 2006
Two handcrafted heritage plaques for Maynardville Park are to be unveiled by Deputy Mayor Andrew Arnolds, at a special ceremony on 5 December 2006, to mark the end of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Open-Air Theatre.  > 
Teacher Appointments - WCED Puts in Special Effort to Assist Schools
1 December 2006
In response to media reports about the appointment of teachers, I can assure the public that the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) prepared fully for the appointment process this year and that many officials worked many hours of overtime to adhere to deadlines where we ...  > 
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