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Premier Zille to Switch on Solar Energy System at Carbon-Neutral Garment Manufacturer

21 May 2012

On Tuesday, 22 May, Premier Helen Zille will switch on and launch the recently installed solar energy system of the Impahla Clothing textile factory in Maitland as part of the Western Cape Government's championing of renewable, especially solar,... Read More

Premier Zille Visits Work and Skills Programme Project Site

20 May 2012

This morning, Premier Helen Zille joined Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, as part of a delegation to witness the Western Cape's Youth Wage Subsidy - the Work and Skills for 100 000 Programme - in action. Read More

Draft Public Protector Report on Western Cape Communications Tender - The Facts

13 May 2012

Media Statement by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western Cape Read More

Premier Zille Launches Skills Development and Work Experience Youth Programme

2 May 2012

On Thursday, 3 May 2012, Premier Helen Zille launched the Premier's Advancement of Youth (PAY) Project, a skills development and work experience programme that aims to provide young people with the opportunity to gain practical workplace skills and... Read More

Premier Zille to Launch Skills Development and Work Experience Youth Programme

1 May 2012

Tomorrow (Thursday, 3 May), Premier Helen Zille will launch the Premier's Advancement of Youth (PAY) Project, a skills development and work experience programme driven by the Department of the Premier that will provide young people with the... Read More

Premier Zille Leads Delegation to Sao Paulo, Brazil, for Sixth Regional Leaders' Summit

9 April 2012

On Tuesday, 10 April, Premier Helen Zille will depart for Sao Paulo, Brazil, to lead a delegation comprising senior office bearers and officials of the Western Cape Government and the City of Cape Town to the Sixth Regional Leaders' Summit, which... Read More

Western Cape Government to Host Game and Wildlife Summit

3 April 2012

On Wednesday, 4 April 2012, the Western Cape Government will host a summit with stakeholders in the wildlife and animal conservation sector as part of an effort to promote a coordinated approach to game and wildlife management in the Western Cape. Read More

Premier Helen Zille Welcomes Constitutional Court Ruling on Judge Hlophe Case

1 April 2012

On Friday, 30 March 2012, the Constitutional Court decided unanimously that it will not hear Judge John Hlophe's appeal in the matter relating to my original court action in the Cape High Court against the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Read More

Department of the Premier Budget Speech 2012

22 March 2012

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

Premier Helen Zille Receives Memorandum from Disability Group

22 March 2012

On Tuesday, 20 March, Premier Helen Zille received a memorandum submitted by the disability service and advocacy group, Cape Mental Health, calling for the recognition and realisation of the human rights of persons with intellectual disability ahead... Read More

Premier Zille Helps Raise Awareness for World Glaucoma Week (11-17 March)

13 March 2012

On Monday, 12 March, Premier Helen Zille underwent a glaucoma test in order to help raise public awareness for World Glaucoma Week, which is running until 17 March. Read More

World Glaucoma Week: Premier Helen Zille to Undergo Glaucoma Test to Raise Awareness

11 March 2012

On Monday, 12 March, Premier Helen Zille will undergo a glaucoma test to raise public awareness for World Glaucoma Week which runs from 11 to 17 March. The theme for Glaucoma Week in 2012 is "Don't Let Glaucoma Darken Your Life", as decided by the... Read More

Western Cape Government Announces Second Set of Arrests after Corruption-Busting Drive

11 March 2012

On Friday, 9 March 2012, the South African Police Service in George arrested eight individuals, including some former employees of the Western Cape Department of Health, on charges of fraud and corruption. Read More

Premier Helen Zille Welcomes 2012 Pick 'n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour Participants

8 March 2012

Premier Helen Zille has welcomed participants in the 2012 Pick 'n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour on behalf of the Western Cape Government, ahead of the cycling event on Sunday 11 March. In her welcome statement, she described the cycle tour as an "iconic... Read More

State of the Province Address 2012

16 February 2012

The Honourable Acting Speaker, Honourable Members of the Provincial Cabinet, The Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, The Honourable Leader of the Official Opposition in the National Assembly, Read More

State of the Province Address 2012

16 February 2012

The Honourable Acting Speaker, Honourable Members of the Provincial Cabinet, The Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, The Honourable Leader of the Official Opposition in the National Assembly, Read More

Premier Helen Zille Hosts Animal Welfare Summit

31 January 2012

On Tuesday, 31 January, Premier Helen Zille hosted a summit with Western Cape animal welfare organisations, working with domestic animals as part of an effort to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to promoting animal welfare and ensuring... Read More

St Helena Bay Winner of R 50 000 Cash Prize in HIV Testing Campaign Agrees to Release Name Publicly

13 December 2011

After initially declining to make her name publicly known, the winner of the R50 000 cash prize in the "Know Your Status and Win"/"Weet en Wen" HIV testing campaign has agreed after consideration to release her name and limited personal information. Read More

Premier Zille Conducts Final Prize Draw of HIV Testing Campaign

13 December 2011

Media Statement by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western Cape Read More

Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Project: Bursaries Awarded to 14 Female Students

11 December 2011

Media Statement by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western Cape Read More

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