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Joint Statement by Western Cape Minister of Transport and Community Safety

14 July 2009

Bus Blitz As a direct response to the recent fatal bus accident in Beaufort West, the Departments of Transport and Community Safety will launch an intensive blitz on all buses entering and leaving the Province. Read More

Joint Statement by Western Cape Minister of Transport and Community Safety

14 July 2009

Bus Blitz As a direct response to the recent fatal bus accident in Beaufort West, the Departments of Transport and Community Safety will launch an intensive blitz on all buses entering and leaving the Province. Read More

Implementation of New Vaccine, Prevenar, at Primary Health Care Facilities

14 July 2009

Pneumonia and diarrhoea are worldwide public health problems and together account for about half the deaths in children below the age of five years. Studies indicate that in South Africa, pneumonia related deaths in children less than five years of... Read More

Groote Schuur Trauma Centre Will Not Close - Incorrect Reporting

13 July 2009

Groote Schuur Trauma Centre will not close - incorrect reporting Read More

Red Cross Children's Hospital Honoured 94 Staff Members

9 July 2009

Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital recently honoured 94 staff members who have devoted 20 years of their career in the employ of this hospital - a phenomenal achievement that speaks of the commitment and passion for their work and their... Read More

Japanese Embassy Donates Eye Equipment to Groote Schuur Hospital

8 July 2009

The Ophthalmology Department at Groote Schuur Hospital will host an internal event to hand over equipment to the eye-clinic, donated by the Japanese Embassy. The event will be attended by the Japanese Consul, Mr. Kenji Miyata. Read More

Western Cape Health Minister Welcomes Doctors' Decision

6 July 2009

3 July 2009 Immediately after this mornings decision of the doctors to call off their protest action, the SA Medical Associations Western Cape chairperson, Dr. Mark Sonderup, called Western Cape Health Minister Theuns Botha, and informed him of the... Read More

MEC of Cultural Affairs, Sports and Recreation Visits 17 Year Old Paralysed in Rugby Match

6 July 2009

3 July 2009 The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Minister Sakkie Jenner, today visited the 17 year old Donovan Botha, who was injured in a rugby match at the weekend. Read More

MEC Max on Shooting of Police Officer and Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer in the Western Cape

4 July 2009

* The Minister delayed his attendance to cabinet yesterday (Tuesday) to pay the two families in Wesbank and Portlands a visit. Read More

Taxi Council and Minister Discuss Improved Customer Service and 2010

1 July 2009

Joint Statement by Minister of Transport and Western Cape Provincial Taxi Council Read More

Taxi Council and Minister Discuss Improved Customer Service and 2010

1 July 2009

Joint Statement by Minister of Transport and Western Cape Provincial Taxi Council Read More

Western Cape Health Minister Calls on Doctors Not to Strike, but Talk

30 June 2009

Following national governments OSD offers to doctors this week, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, is calling on all doctors not to take up strike action. Read More

Elusive Harvest book launch

29 June 2009

On the photograph: Dr David Read More

Department of Transport and Public Works Lays Criminal Charges againts George Taxi Operators

25 June 2009

Media Statement by Western Cape Department of Transport and Public WorksGeorge Taxi Thuggery will not be Tolerated Read More

Department of Transport and Public Works Lays Criminal Charges againts George Taxi Operators

25 June 2009

Media Statement by Western Cape Department of Transport and Public WorksGeorge Taxi Thuggery will not be Tolerated Read More

Child Protection is Everyone's Business

21 June 2009

Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Social Development, has noted with grave concern the daily reports of acts of violence and abuse against children. These range from physical and mental abuse, to their kidnapping, rape and murder. Read More

Announcement by the WHO on elevation of Influenza A (H1N1) to global pandemic status on 11th June 2009

16 June 2009

Media Statement 12 June 2009 Announcement by the WHO on elevation of Influenza A (H1N1) to global pandemic status on 11th June 2009 Read More

MEC Sakkie Jenner to Visit the Cape Town Book Fair

14 June 2009

The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Mr Sakkie Jenner will on Monday 15 June 2009 be visiting the Cape Town Book Fair, to show his support for the valuable work the department's library and language services are doing... Read More

One Year to Go to 2010 FIFA World Cup Celebrations and FANJOL

11 June 2009

To celebrate the long awaited kick-off of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will be hosting a FANJOL in Plettenberg Bay on Sunday, 14 June 2009. Live screenings of the Confederations Cup opening ceremony... Read More

MEC Sakkie Jenner Hand Over Kits to 2010 Football Ambassadors

11 June 2009

As part of the nation wide One Year to go to 2010 celebrations, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Sakkie Jenner, will be honouring the valuable role played by the province's 2010 Football Ambassadors in developing... Read More

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