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Census 2011: Western Cape Leads in Basic Service Delivery, Employment and Education

30 October 2012

The 2011 census results released today reveal that the Western Cape has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, the best basic service delivery and the most people with access to education. Read More

Nursing Profession Victorious in the 2012 Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurses' Recognition Awards

30 October 2012

The annual Cecilia Makiwane Nursing Awards ceremony was held on the 30th October 2012 at the Stellenbosch Town Hall. The award is an initiative of the National Ministry of Health, in partnership with the provincial departments. Read More

Annual Western Cape Nursing Award Ceremony

30 October 2012

Head of Health, Prof. Craig Househam;Chief Director: Human Resources, Ms Bernadette Arries;Director: Nursing Services, Ms Florence Africa;Awardee;Media and guests.Introduction Read More

Open Day for Minibus Taxi Operators Closes Transport Month

30 October 2012

The Department of Transport and Public Works marked the end of Transport Month with an Open Day for minibus taxi operators at the Wittebome Civic Centre in Wynberg on 30 October 2012. Read More

Heritage Western Cape Celebrates 10th Anniversary

29 October 2012

Speakers at the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Heritage Western Cape (HWC) shared their stories of success and struggle at Rust and Vreugd on 25 October 2012. Read More

Minister Madikizela to Address Unblocking of Housing Projects in Khayelitsha

29 October 2012

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will deliver an address at the DAG 'Unblocking the People’s Housing Process' Case Study Launch, with a focus on some of the keys to a successful housing project. Read More

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

29 October 2012

Mister President, twenty years ago, our country was truly in crisis, the CODESA negotiations had broken down and rising conflict threatened to overwhelm the prospect for a peaceful transition. In that bleak hour the ANC’s Ready to Govern document... Read More

Premier Helen Zille Hails Western Province Currie Cup Victory

29 October 2012

Premier Helen Zille was among crowds that awaited the arrival of the triumphant Western Province rugby team at the Cape Town International Airport. Read More

Ministers Plato and Grant to do Drug Inspection Walkabout on Cape Town Station and Parade

28 October 2012

On Monday, 29 October 2012, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, together with Donald Grant, Western Cape Minister of Education, SAPS officials, Metro Police, and the City Improvement District (CID), will go on a walkabout of the... Read More

Better Together Through Fly Fishing and Angling

26 October 2012

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has formed a partnership with the Boland Fly Fishing Association (BFFA) and Western Province Fly Fishing Association (WPFA) to introduce fly fishing to communities in the Western Cape. Read More

Premier Helen Zille to Embark on Second Cycle Tour

26 October 2012

From Saturday 27 October to Monday 29 October, Premier Helen Zille will be cycling through the Overberg and Cape Winelands districts in the Western Cape Government’s 110% GREEN Better Together Cycle Tour to promote cycling as part of a healthy... Read More

Minister Carlisle Makes Statement on Miroshga Disaster

25 October 2012

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

Land Reform Debate

25 October 2012

Speech delivered by Gerrit van Rensburg, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Western Cape. Read More

Western Cape Education Department Plans Well in Advance for 2013 School Year

24 October 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Education While the 2012 school year is still in full swing, the WCED has been working hard to ensure that it is prepared and ready for the 2013 school year. Read More

Tygerberg Hospital's Long-Serving Employees Honoured

24 October 2012

Tygerberg Hospital held a special long-service awards ceremony for employees who have been employed by the Western Cape Government for the past 20, 30, and 40 years on 24 October 2012. Read More

Hilarious Comedy Drama Hits the Stage in Beaufort West

24 October 2012

A hilarious comedy drama called Laugh Out Loud (LOL) will hit the stage in Beaufort West on Saturday 27 October 2012. Read More

Praise Singing Development Opportunities in Khayelitsha

24 October 2012

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and its partners are creating opportunities for youths in Khayelitsha to learn to perform poetry and praise songs. From 24 to 26 October 2012, learners at the Kwafundo High School will participate in a... Read More

Minister Madikizela to Hand Over Title Deeds in Belhar, Cape Town

23 October 2012

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will hand over 91 titled deeds in Belhar, Cape Town. 21 of the beneficiaries are over 60 years of age, and the oldest, DJ Theunissen, is 81. Read More

Minister Carlisle to Join "Child Safety in a Vehicle" Campaign to Collect Used Car Seats

23 October 2012

On 23 October 2012, Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works will join the Drive More Safely team, led by Ms Alida Jones, at SACS Junior School. Read More

Unrestrained Toddler Five Times More Likely to Die in a Car Crash

23 October 2012

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works showed his support for the “Child Safety in the Vehicle” campaign at SACS Junior School on 23 October 2012. Read More

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