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Media Alert: Damaged Farms to Receive Compost Lifeline

27 November 2012

Minster Gerrit van Rensburg will tomorrow accept a generous donation of compost from a major compost manufacturer. Read More

Western Cape Government Concludes Agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency

27 November 2012

Following the signing of an agreement between the Western Cape Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Ivan Meyer will today, Thursday 27... Read More

Kangaroo Mother Care Awareness Week: 26 to 29 November 2012

27 November 2012

In many cases pregnancy results in premature or underweight babies being born. These infants are faced with risks such as underdeveloped lungs, the risk of infection, as well as jaundice and anaemia in more severe cases. Read More

Minister Grant Appeals to NSC Candidates to Celebrate Responsibly

26 November 2012

Although a number of examinations remain in the 2012 National Senior Certificate (NSC), the writing of today’s English paper will signify the end of the 2012 NSC for the majority of our candidates. Read More

The Best of WP Sport Crowned at Awards

26 November 2012

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport strengthened its sporting partnership with the Western Province (WP) Sport Council, City of Cape Town and various sport federations when sports stars were crowned at the Metropole Sports Awards at Barron’... Read More

Successful Terminology Development Workshop for Language Practitioners

26 November 2012

Language practitioners from across the Western Cape gathered in Cape Town on 23 November 2012 to attend a terminology skills development workshop facilitated by Dr Mariëtta Alberts. Read More

Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards

23 November 2012

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), under the Enterprise Development (ED) unit has initiated the Provincial Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards as the SMME support programme that will focus on encouraging a culture of... Read More

Western Cape Government Health Helps You Understand Your Condition Better

23 November 2012

Chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases, may be inherited, but many lifestyle and environmental factors such as smoking, inappropriate diet, lack of exercise and heavy alcohol consumption are known to significantly increase risks. Read More

Western Cape Government Health Helps You Understand Your Condition Better

23 November 2012

Chronic Diseases Season: 1 November - 31 December 2012 Read More

Buckle-Up or You’ll Be Back! Campaign Launched at Red Cross Children's Hospital

22 November 2012

Childsafe South Africa, in collaboration with Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, will launch the 'Buckle-up or you’ll be back!' campaign on 22 November 2012 to raise awareness around the dangers of not buckling-up when driving, particularly... Read More

Restraints Save Lives, "Buckle-Up or You'll Be Back!"

22 November 2012

Childsafe and the management of Red Cross Children's Hospital launched their "Buckle-up or you’ll be back!" campaign on 22 November 2012 to raise awareness of the dangers of not buckling-up when driving particularly with children in the vehicle. Read More

Better Together in Fighting Joblessness and Growing the Economy

22 November 2012

Medium-Term Budget Policy speech delivered by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Read More

R55 million Social Housing Project Launch

21 November 2012

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will represent the Western Cape Government at the Bothasig Gardens Social Housing Project Launch on the 20th of November 2012. Minister Madikizela, along with National Human Settlements... Read More

Media Alert: A Review on Progress Made in Achieving Education Strategic Objectives

21 November 2012

On Wednesday, 21 November, Minister Donald Grant and Head of the Provincial Education Department, Penny Vinjevold will be briefing media on the progress made i Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Deliver Mini Budget Speech

21 November 2012

Thursday 22 November 2012, Western Cape Minister of Finance, Alan Winde will deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement speech. Read More

A "Wheat" Experience in the Overberg

21 November 2012

Members of the public came together to learn about the production processes of wheat and bread at Beaumont Wines in Botriver on Saturday, 17 November 2012. Read More

New Athlone - Philippi Social Development Office Officially Opened

21 November 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development. Read More

Dreaming of a Professional Acting Future

21 November 2012

Dreams of performing on a professional stage may become a reality for two groups of actors at the final showdown of the Eden Drama Festival in Heidelberg on Saturday, 24 November 2012. Read More

Three Years on: Meeting the Objectives in our Strategic Plan

21 November 2012

Media Statement by the Minister of Education, Donald Grant Read More

Agreement Between the Health Department and Clicks Set to Improve Access to Healthcare

21 November 2012

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, today announced an agreement signed between Western Cape Government Health and the Clicks Group that will enable the pharmacy group to provide immunisations and family planning stock to state patients. Read More

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