News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Western Cape Education Minister Grant Appeals to Learners to Arrive at School on Time
7 March 2011This morning, Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant visited Maitland train station to monitor learners arriving late for school after hearing reports of latecoming in the area. Read More
Media Alert: Groote Schuur Hospital Celebrates Donation of Skin Laser Machine from Oasis
7 March 2011Groote Schuur hospital has received a shot in the arm with the donation of a skin laser machine, worth about R1 million, and the refurbishment of the hospital's Dermatology Unit. This was made possible with funds from the Oasis Crescent Fund Trust. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Grant to Monitor Latecoming at Maitland Train Station
6 March 2011One of our main focuses is on the protection of teaching time.In order to encourage "time on task", the Minister has made several visits to schools to monitor latecoming. Read More
Mowbray Maternity Hospital Receives Knitted Caps and Blanket Donation from Germany
6 March 2011Each year, 21 000 newborn babies die in South Africa. This amounts to 57 deaths each day. Many of these babies are born prematurely. Read More
Media Alert: Clean Hands Help to Prevent Infections
6 March 2011The Western Cape Department of Health wishes to remind the public that good hand hygiene is essential to avoid viral infections that cause illnesses such as diarrhoea and flu.The following steps should be followed when washing one's hands correctly: Read More
No Political Activities Allowed at Schools during School Time
6 March 2011At the beginning of the year, I stated that a major focus of the WCED in 2011 is the protection of teaching time. Read More
Media Alert: Mowbray Maternity Hospital to Receive Knitted Caps and Blanket Donations from Germany
3 March 2011Premature babies are unable to regulate their temperatures and require additional care to keep them warm, such as wearing a cap and Kangaroo Mother Care. Read More
Minister Patricia De Lille Dispatches Officials to Survivors of at Least Seven Weekend Fires, Affecting 226 Capetonians
27 February 2011Patricia de Lille, the Minister for Social Development in the Western Cape, has dispatched departmental personnel to assist the survivors of at least seven devastating fires since Friday, 25 February.Friday Read More
Warning! Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Risk in the Western Cape
27 February 2011Temperatures in the Western Cape have risen to dangerous levels and everyone should be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.Babies and the elderly are particularly at risk as are people working or exercising in a hot environment. Read More
Western Cape Education Department Releases 2010 Literacy and Numeracy Results
27 February 2011The Western Cape Government firmly believes in the importance of systemic testing in the management of education and the improvement of learner performance. That is why this province leads the rest of the country in the use of extensive independent... Read More
Condolences on the Death of Vernie Petersen, DG of Sport and Recreation South Africa
26 February 2011It is with a great sense of sadness that the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), senior management and staff note the sad passing of Vernie Petersen, Director General of the National Department of Sport and Recreation. Read More
Media Alert: Adult Education and Training Award Ceremony
24 February 2011On Monday (28 February 2011), the Western Cape Education Department will be presenting awards for the best performing candidates and centres in the 2010 ABET (Adult Basic Education and Training) Level 4 Awards. Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape Learners in World Maths Competition
24 February 2011On Monday (28 February 2011), Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant will be launching World Maths Day at Stellenbosch Primary School. Read More
Media Alert: Release of the Grade 3 and 6 Literacy and Numeracy Results
24 February 2011On Monday (28 February 2011), Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant and Head of Department Penny Vinjevold will be announcing the results of the Grade 3 and 6 Literacy and Numeracy Assessment tests. Read More
Western Cape Health's Strategic Partnership with Clicks Brings about Free Clinic Services for Moms
23 February 2011This morning (24 February 2011) in Gugulethu, a strategic partnership was launched between the Western Cape Department of Health and Clicks, named the Helping Hands Trust. Read More
Minister De Lille Wants More Crèche Owners to Apply for Amnesty
23 February 2011860 registration packages already collected by operators 'shows parents are working with us,' says De Lille Read More
First Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Implant at Groote Schuur
22 February 2011On the 23rd of February 2011, Dr Estie Meyer, an ear surgeon at the Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, will be implanting the first Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) at a state hospital in the Western Cape. Read More
International Mother Language Day
22 February 2011From the very first to the last moments of our lifespan, through generations and on all continents, language forms part of our daily existence and that is but only one of the reasons why we are inviting you to celebrate International Mother Language... Read More
Media Alert: First Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid at Groote Schuur
21 February 2011On the 23rd of February 2011, an Ear Surgeon at Groote Schuur Hospital will be implanting the first Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) at a state hospital in the Western Cape. The first recipients of the BAHA are two children with hearing loss who... Read More
Minister Grant: Increasing Security Needs in Our Province's Schools
20 February 2011Ensuring that our learners and educators are able to teach and learn in a safe and secure environment is a priority for this government.But given the amount of crime and violence we have in this country everyday, we do face some major challenges in... Read More
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