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Golf course investigation starts

6 October 2004

A consortium has been appointed by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning to undertake the investigation into Golf course developments and Polo fields. Read More

A Provincial Spatial Development Framework in the Making

6 October 2004

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning will engage communities throughout the Western Cape next week on the Provincial Spatial Development Framework (PSDF). Read More

Western Cape Education Minister Cameron Dugmore's message to matrics

3 October 2004

Dear Learner From Monday 11 October, you will start writing the most important examinations of your school career to date, the 2004 Senior Certificate examinations. Read More

The Ministry of Local Government and Housing has embarked on a Letsema Program

3 October 2004

The Ministry of Local Government and Housing has embarked on a Letsema Program during the this month of September. It will be an annual event, launched for the first time at Rietpoort on the 10th September 2004. Objectives: Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month - October 2004

30 September 2004

"STOP EXCLUSION ... DARE TO CARE" Read More

Grade 1's Learning and Reading Abilities

27 September 2004

Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore says the department is aware of the challenges relating to the reading and writing abilities of children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Read More

Grade 1's Learning and Reading Abilities

26 September 2004

Western Cape Education Minister Cameron Dugmore says the department is aware of the challenges relating to the reading and writing abilities of children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Read More

Major Breakthrough in the Case of the Missing Blanche Van Der Westhuisen

25 September 2004

Mr Moegamat Sallie and his girlfriend, 24 year old Blanche van der Westhuisen, went missing on the 7th August 2004 at 22h20 when they left her Bishop Lavis home and were reported missing by her family on Sunday 8th August 15H40 at the Bishop Lavis... Read More

Conflict Between Residents in Clanwilliam

23 September 2004

Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane says the conflict between residents in an informal settlement in Clanwilliam, is not "ethnically related". Read More

Despite the Downtrend in Crime, Much More Still Needs to be Done says Acting Premier Leonard Ramatlakane

20 September 2004

Western Cape MEC for Community Safety and Acting Premier Leonard Ramatlakane says despite the downtrend in crime in the province, much more still needs to be done to ensure that women and children feel safe. Read More

Surveillance and Testing in the Western Cape for Avian Influenza Still on Track

19 September 2004

The Directorate of Veterinary Services of the Department of Agriculture in the Western Cape is well on track with the survey to determine if there is any active infection of Avian Influenza on ostrich and poultry farms within the province.   Read More

National Strike by Public Servants: Statement by Acting Premier Leonard Ramatlakane

14 September 2004

The Western Cape Provincial Government has noted intentions by trade unions COSATU and the South African Democratic Teachers Union to embark on a national strike in support of wage increase demands. Read More

MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore's Address to WC Forum for Inclusive Education

13 September 2004

Annual General Meeting of the Western Cape Forum for Inclusive Education Tuesday 14 September 2004, 15h30 - Claremont Chairperson, ladies and gentleman Read More

Public Engagements: Western Cape MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore

12 September 2004

Monday 13 - Saturday 18 September 2004 Even though Thursday 16 September is his birthday, MEC Dugmore will not be taking the day off. Read More

Statement by Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore - Strike Action: No Decision to Close Schools has been Taken

12 September 2004

"Certain media reports have created the impression that the department will be closing schools on Thursday in the light of the possible strike action. This is not correct. "We have a responsibility to ensure that learning continues and that minimum... Read More

World Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day

7 September 2004

The Metro District Health Services of the Western Cape Department of Health is raising awareness of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome on World FAS Day on Thursday 9 September 2004. Read More

Disadvantaged School Gets Computer Centre

6 September 2004

The special relationship between a university rector and a high school principal today resulted in an impoverished school opening a computer centre fitted with 32 computers linked by a network and with access to the internet. Read More

Interactive Life Skills Programme Introduced to Education MEC

5 September 2004

Artscape and Grandwest will be introducing an exciting programme aimed at learners from Grades 8-10, to the Western Cape MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore, tomorrow (Tuesday 7 September), at 12h30 in the Good Hope Suiters, GrandWest Casino. Read More

WCED Gets Set to Promote the Arts

5 September 2004

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) plans to establish special focus schools for the arts in all education districts of the province, according to the MEC for Education in the Western Cape, Mr Cameron Dugmore. Read More

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