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CHAN 2014 Delegation Visits Cape Town

5 August 2013

A delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) visited the Cape Town Stadium and the Athlone Stadium last week to assess their readiness to host matches in the CHAN 2014 African Nations Championship. Read More

Taxi-related Violence a Cause for Serious Concern

5 August 2013

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Minister Visits Award-winning Team at George Hospital's Renal Unit

5 August 2013

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, visited the renal unit at George Hospital on 5 August 2013 to personally congratulate the staff that have been acknowledged by Rotary in South Africa with their highest award – the Paul Harris award.  Read More

Diabetes: Know the Facts

5 August 2013

World Diabetes Day is celebrated on 14 November each year. Know the facts of this silent killer and learn how a few lifestyle changes can make a difference. Read More

Child Neglect is Inexcusable

2 August 2013

Media Statement by Minister of Social Development Albert FritzI am saddened, and at the same time, angered by the discovery of the body of three-year old Olivia Voeght. Read More

Briefing on Funding Models for Mossel Bay and Helderberg Hospitals

2 August 2013

On Friday, 2 August, Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will host a briefing session on funding models for two new hospitals in the province – one in Mossel Bay and one in the Helderberg area. Read More

Western Cape Netball Teams Given Inspirational Send-Off

2 August 2013

“Go to Rustenburg and make our province proud”. This was the message by the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Dr Ivan Meyer to provincial netball teams that will represent their regions in the upcoming Spar National Championships... Read More

PRE Shows How to Push Up Production and Deliver

2 August 2013

The Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) team within the Department of Transport and Public Works is on the verge of getting recognition for their 2007-2009 Backlog Project. Read More

Cultural Affairs Awards to Honour Community Heroes

31 July 2013

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport seeks to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions in the Arts and Culture, Language, Heritage, Geographical Names, Museums, Libraries and Archives fields in the Western Cape for... Read More

A Sad Day for Education

31 July 2013

The Western Cape Government takes note of the split judgment handed down by the Western Cape High Court this morning on the closure of 17 schools in this Province. Read More

Worcester Bottle Store’s Licence Temporarily Suspended

31 July 2013

A Cape Winelands bottle store’s licence had been suspended after allegations of withholding farmworkers documents. Read More

Call on Community to Support Safety Personnel

31 July 2013

Media Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More

Breast is Best: Breastfeeding Week 2013

31 July 2013

Western Cape Government Health will form part of International Breastfeeding Week, which takes place from 1 to 7 August. Read More

Medical Male Circumcision Services Available at Health Facilities

30 July 2013

Medical male circumcision services are offered at the various Western Cape health centres.Get all the information and make an appointment. Read More

Minister van Rensburg's Response to Minister Joemat-Pettersson

30 July 2013

Minister van Rensburg responds to Minister Joemat-Pettersson regarding farm workers and rural development issues. Read More

Labour Unions Join Forces with Ambulance Personnel

30 July 2013

Western Cape Government Health, together with the representative unions (PSA, Nehawu, Hospersa, Denosa and Nupsaw) in the Western Cape Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Chamber (WCPHSDSBC) have joined together to raise their... Read More

Netball Comes Alive at Clanwilliam SuperSpar Tournament

30 July 2013

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and the Clanwilliam Netball Club hosted the 39th Super Spar Clanwilliam Netball Tournament at the Augsburg Agricultural Gymnasium from 26 to 27 July 2013. Read More

Creating A Culture of Anti-Doping in Sport on the West Coast

30 July 2013

On Saturday, 27 July 2013, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) collaborated with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) to host the West Coast substance abuse seminar in... Read More

Day Passes to Picnic Spots on Chapman’s Peak

30 July 2013

The Western Cape Government advised in February 2012 that the savings generated once the new Operations Centre opened would be sufficient to allow the day pass system to become a permanent feature. Read More

Premier Helen Zille's Reply to Equal Education

29 July 2013

Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille's statement responds to Equal Education. Read More

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