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Minister Grant to Present Plans to Improve School Infrastructure

22 May 2012

On 24 May, Minister Donald Grant and Superintendent-General of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), Ms Vinjevold, will announce the launch of a new electronic tool that the WCED has developed to improve infrastructure planning for education... Read More

Minister Meyer Welcomes Eight Nations under-20 Challenge Teams

22 May 2012

Media Statement by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Read More

Premier Zille and Minister Madikizela to Hand over Houses in Boystown, Nyanga

22 May 2012

The Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille, and Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will hand over the first 11 houses in the Boystown Project on 24 May 2012. Read More

Official Opening of Oudtshoorn Clinic and Unveiling of International Baby-Friendly Accreditation

22 May 2012

On 25 May, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open the Oudtshoorn Clinic. He will also visit the Oudtshoorn Hospital to unveil the hospital's plaque acknowledging their international Baby- and Mother-Friendly... Read More

Minister Grant to Attend Joint Truancy Operation in Athlone

22 May 2012

On 23 May, various governmental departments, SAPS and community organisations will be taking part in a joint/transversal truancy operation that aims to address truancy problems in the Athlone area. Read More

Premier Zille Launches Solar Energy System in Carbon-Neutral Garment Manufacturer

21 May 2012

On Tuesday, 22 May, Premier Helen Zille launched the recently installed solar energy system of the Impahla Clothing textile factory in Maitland as part of the Western Cape Government's championing of renewable, especially solar, energy to promote a... Read More

Minister Botha to Officially Announce the Western Cape Health Foundation

21 May 2012

The Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will make an official announcement about the newly established health foundation for the province at the quarterly meeting of the Public Private Health Forum on 24 May 2012.Other issues of public interest on the... Read More

Minister Madikizela's Opening Remarks at the Access to Basic Services Workshop

21 May 2012

The Western Cape Government Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela delivered the opening address at the Access to Basic Services Workshop at the Fire and Ice Hotel, Bree Street, Cape Town, on 22 May 2012. Read More

Premier Zille to Switch on Solar Energy System at Carbon-Neutral Garment Manufacturer

21 May 2012

On Tuesday, 22 May, Premier Helen Zille will switch on and launch the recently installed solar energy system of the Impahla Clothing textile factory in Maitland as part of the Western Cape Government's championing of renewable, especially solar,... Read More

International Museum Day Celebrated at Lwandle Museum

21 May 2012

What role can museums play in society in a time of accelerating change, particularly for the youth? Learners from four schools debated this issue during a visit to the Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum in Strand. They also found out about the rich... Read More

Minister Madikizela to Present Western Cape Basic Services Strategy

21 May 2012

The Western Cape Government Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will present the expectations for the provision of basic services in the Western Cape at the department's Basic Services Workshop on 22 May 2012. Read More

New Technologies Enhancing Mathematics Tuition in the Classroom

20 May 2012

Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationThis morning, I visited Rocklands High School to witness a demonstration on the use of ICT in enhancing Mathematics tuition in the classroom. Read More

Minister Grant to Visit Rocklands High School to Witness Enhanced Mathematics Tuition

20 May 2012

On Tuesday, 22 May 2012, Minister for Education, Donald Grant, will be visiting Rocklands High School to witness a classroom demonstration on the use of the notebook in teaching mathematics. Read More

Health Minister Opens New R11.7 Million Ambulance Station in Ceres

20 May 2012

Western Cape Health Minister, Theuns Botha, opened the new R11.7 million Emergency Medical Services Station in Ceres on 21 May. Read More

Premier Zille Visits Work and Skills Programme Project Site

20 May 2012

This morning, Premier Helen Zille joined Western Cape Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, as part of a delegation to witness the Western Cape's Youth Wage Subsidy - the Work and Skills for 100 000 Programme - in action. Read More

The Western Cape Government is Implementing the Youth Wage Subsidy

20 May 2012

Media Statement by Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and TourismYouth unemployment in South Africa is at crisis level. In the Western Cape, of those unemployed, 70% are between the ages 15 and 34. Read More

Minister Winde to Lead Delegation to Witness Western Cape Youth Wage Subsidy in Action

20 May 2012

On Monday, 21 May 2012, Western Cape Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde, will lead a delegation to witness the Western Cape's Youth Wage Subsidy - the Work and Skills for 100 000 Programme - in action. Read More

Minister Meyer on the Eight Nations under-20 Soccer Challenge in Cape Town

20 May 2012

Media Statement by Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Read More

International Soccer Returns to Cape Town

20 May 2012

International football will once again unite soccer enthusiasts from across the country. The City of Cape Town, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and SAFA Cape Town launched the eight-nation under-20 International Football... Read More

Minister Plato to Meet with Elsie's River Community about Gangsterism and Drug Abuse

17 May 2012

On Sunday, 20 May 2012, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will meet with members of the Elsie's River community to discuss the way forward in addressing gangsterism and drug abuse in the area. Read More

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