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News and Speeches for Premier of the Western Cape

Farm Workers Must Be Given the Opportunities to Pursue Their Dreams

29 July 2010

The President of the Republic, Mr. Jacob ZumaNational Minister for Agriculture, Ms. Tina Joemat-PetterssonAll National Cabinet MinistersPremiers of the respective ProvincesNational Deputy MinistersMembers of the Executive Councils of the respective... Read More

Media Statement - Launch of "GOALS4KIDS" in South Africa: 16 Grade 5 learners to receive high school bursaries

18 July 2010

Today, we are proud to launch "GOALS4KIDS", an initiative to reward promising learners in disadvantaged communities with bursaries. Read More

Cape Town High Court Ruling

18 July 2010

This morning the Cape High Court found that the Judicial Service Commission's decision to dismiss the Constitutional Court's complaint of gross misconduct against Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe was unconstitutional and invalid. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Launch GOALS4KIDS Initiative

17 July 2010

Tomorrow, 19 July Premier Helen Zille, AGO CEO Hans Ulrich Gruber and the Executive Director of the Impumelelo Innovations Awards Trust Rhoda Kadalie will launch the GOALS4KIDS initiative in South Africa. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille and Minister Max to Revamp a Community Health Centre in Khayelitsha on Mandela Day

17 July 2010

On Sunday, 18 July, Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and Minister of Community Safety Lennit Max will join Executive Mayor Dan Plato and a group of celebrity motorcyclists to revamp a community health centre in Khayelitsha in support of Mandela Day. Read More

New Rehab Centre Will Combat Alcohol and Drug Abuse amongst Our Youth

15 June 2010

Today, the Western Cape Government officially opened the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre in Eerste River as part of the implementation of its strategic plan to combat substance abuse. Read More

Gazetting of Business Interests of Employees Bill

13 April 2010

We are pleased today to announce groundbreaking new provincial legislation that will significantly reduce the scope for corruption in the Western Cape provincial administration. Read More

Congratulations Western Cape on a World Cup triumph

13 April 2010

In the years preceding the 2010 World Cup, South Africans across the country committed themselves to hosting not just a great World Cup, but the best World Cup ever. Read More

Budget Speech 2010/2011 - Department Of The Premier (Vote 1)

22 March 2010

Honourable Speaker Cabinet Members Leader of the Opposition Leaders of political parties Honourable members Director-General Colleagues and friends Citizens of the Western Cape Read More

State of the Province Address: February 2010

18 February 2010

Honourable Speaker Cabinet colleagues The honourable Leaders of the Opposition of both the Western Cape Legislature and the National Assembly, who are present today Members of the Diplomatic Corps Leaders of political parties Read More

National Public Participation Week: Taking Government to the People

10 November 2009

As part of National Public Participation Week Premier Helen Zille and her Cabinet will be taking Government to the People. Read More

Premier to Launch 'Football Friday' at Philippi Stadium

27 October 2009

Premier Helen Zille will launch 'Football Friday' in the Western Cape at the Philippi Stadium on Friday afternoon 30 October 2009 at 15:00. Read More

Department Of the Premier Diverts Women's Month Events Funds To Bursaries For Girls

12 August 2009

Statement by Helen Zille The Department of the Premier in the Western Cape Provincial Government has decided to cancel all of its Women's Month events for 2009 and instead use the funds for bursaries for girl primary school learners. Read More

Budget Speech 2009/2010: Department of the Premier (Vote 1)

18 June 2009

Honourable Speaker Cabinet Members Leader of the Opposition Leaders of political parties Honourable Members Director-General Colleagues and friends Citizens of the Western Cape Read More

State of the Province Address: May 2009

28 May 2009

Honourable Speaker Cabinet colleagues Leader of the Opposition Members of the Diplomatic Corps Leaders of political parties Honourable Members Leaders of local government Director-General and Heads of Department Religious leaders Read More

Appointment of the Western Cape Provincial Cabinet

7 May 2009

Today a new cabinet for the Western Cape Provincial Government will be sworn in by Judge Yvonne Mokgoro of the Constitutional Court. I have appointed this cabinet in terms of my delegated responsibilities in Section 42 (2) of the Constitution of... Read More

Premier Helen Zille Announces her Cabinet

6 May 2009

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille will tomorrow, 8 May 2009, announce her Cabinet at a press conference. The announcement will be followed by the swearing in of the cabinet by a Constitutional Court Judge, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, and press... Read More

Acceptance Speech by Newly Elected Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille

5 May 2009

SpeakerHonourable membersJustice Dennis DavisFamily, friends and colleaguesWith humility, I accept the office of Premier entrusted to me by the honourable members of this house, on the mandate of the electorate. Read More

New Western Cape Premier to Host Press Conference

4 May 2009

The new Premier of the Western Cape will tomorrow, Wednesday 6 May 2009, be sworn in by the Acting Judge President of the Western Cape High Court, Honourable Justice Janet Traverso, who will also preside over the election of the Speaker and Deputy... Read More

Western Cape Government and Microsoft Launch 'e-Googlethu'

26 March 2009

The Western Cape Government and Microsoft will this weekend launch 'e-Googlethu' Cape Access Centre, the nineteenth of its kind, empowering the community of Gugulethu with direct and free access to computers and the internet. Read More

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