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Minister Meyer Gives Robben Island Museum Positive Reviews

26 July 2011

On Tuesday, 26 July 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, accompanied the National Portfolio Committee on Arts and Culture on an oversight visit to the Robben Island Museum. Read More

Opening of Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centre in Hout Bay

25 July 2011

Over the past five years, the Provincial Government of the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town have identified a sharp increase in social, public health and safety challenges in the Hangberg and greater Hout Bay area that are directly associated... Read More

Minister Carlisle: Metrorail Must Find Long-Term Solutions

25 July 2011

Robin Carlisle, the Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has confirmed that his Department is prepared to contribute money towards the protection of Metrorail assets in Cape Town. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Winde to Welcome Home Tourism Interns from USA

25 July 2011

On Wednesday, 27 July, Western Cape Tourism Minister Alan Winde will welcome home Woodstock resident Babalwa Tshabalala, Wellington resident Marche Jones and Brackenfell resident Dylan Anderson. Read More

Minister Bredell Hosts Municipality Knowledge-Sharing Session

25 July 2011

Media Statement by Minister of Local Government, Anton Bredell Read More

Western Cape Celebrates 100 000 ART Patients Milestone

25 July 2011

Ten years since the establishment of the first ART clinic in South Africa, the Western Cape Government is taking a moment to reflect back on the days when HIV/AIDS was seen as a death sentence. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to Conduct Oversight Visits in the Fight against Drug-Related Crimes and Gangsterism

25 July 2011

In line with his oversight role, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will this week conduct oversight visits at SAPS stations and in communities to address issues like drugs and gangsterism plaguing communities and to promote... Read More

Mowbray Maternity Hospital Embraces Greater Good on Mandela Day

24 July 2011

In November 2009, the United Nations declared 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day. Last year, the day was marked with acts of good work in communities throughout the world with 67 minutes of volunteer service. Read More

Minister Madikizela: Basic Services for All Western Cape Informal Settlements by 2014

24 July 2011

Media Statement by Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela Read More

Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC) Celebrates International Nelson Mandela Day

24 July 2011

International Nelson Mandela Day was marked with acts of greater good in communities throughout the world with 67 minutes of volunteer service. Read More

Walking Bus Initiative to Boost Learner Safety

24 July 2011

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

Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations

24 July 2011

Media Statement by Minister of Community Safety, Dan PlatoThis weekend saw 1 101 drivers screened at Safely Home alcohol blitz roadblocks across the province for driving under the influence of alcohol, resulting in no less than 39 arrests. Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Reaches 100 000 ART Patients Milestone

24 July 2011

The Western Cape Department of Health has reached 100 000 patients on Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART). Read More

Western Cape Department of Human Settlements to Apply for Restraining Order

24 July 2011

Media Statement by Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela Read More

Sixth World Congress of Education International Address

21 July 2011

Executive Deputy President of South Africa, Mr Kgalema Motlanthe, Minister of Basic Education, Min Angie Motshekga, Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande, Western Cape Minister for Education, Mr Donald Grant, Read More

Partnership Adds Smiles to Children's Lives

21 July 2011

Baby Amber (six months) was born with a cleft lip and palate. Without help, she faces a life of loneliness and broken smiles. Read More

Burgundy Wine Exchange Programme Celebrates its Tenth Birthday at Elsenburg

20 July 2011

Last night (20 July 2011), the Western Cape - Burgundy Wine Exchange Programme celebrated its tenth birthday on a high note with the launch of a beautiful new book, "Bourgogne Western Cape: Vines and Life, Encounters and Sharing" by Florence Zito... Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Health Minister to Participate in Simulation of Disaster Incident in Worcester

20 July 2011

Tonight, the Western Cape Department of Health's Emergency Medical Services will simulate a major disaster accident to evaluate areas for improvement. Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will also partake in this evening's exercise. Read More

WCED Infrastructure Plan: Replacing Inappropriate School Structures

20 July 2011

Media Statement by Minister of Education, Donald GrantToday, I visited Oaklands High School in Lansdowne to inspect the building site of their new school. Read More

Public Awareness Announcement: Emergency Services Prepare for Future Major Incidents

20 July 2011

The Western Cape Government Health would like to advise Worcester residents that a major incident training exercise will take place this evening (Thursday, 21 July) from 18:00 until 22:00. Read More

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