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Media Alert: Minister Meyer to Launch Montagu Museum's "Medicinal Plant" Travelling Exhibition

20 June 2011

On Tuesday, 21 June 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, will be launching the Montagu Museum's "Medicinal Plant" travelling exhibition. Read More

Media Alert: 2011 CAPE Partners' Conference - Conservation and Agriculture

20 June 2011

Cape Action for People and the Environment (CAPE) is a partnership programme uniting government and civil society in a strategy to conserve biodiversity and create biodiversity for the people of the Cape Floristic Region. Read More

Ash Cloud Update: Operations on Schedule at Cape Town International Airport

19 June 2011

Flights in and out of Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) returned to schedule today as the ash cloud created by a recent volcanic eruption in Chile passed over. The ash cloud forced several operators to either cancel or delay flights over the... Read More

Minister Plato: Results of Weekend Alcohol Blitz Roadblocks

19 June 2011

Media Statement by Minister of Community Safety, Dan PlatoThis weekend's alcohol blitz roadblocks on Western Cape roads saw 694 drivers screened for driving under the influence of alcohol and led to 13 arrests, down from last week's 20. Read More

Western Cape Amateur Boxing versus British Royal Navy Boxing

17 June 2011

The Western Cape Amateur Boxing Organisation recently hosted the British Royal Navy Boxing Association at a tournament held at the Wynberg Military Sports Academy. Read More

Youth Development Should Translate into Economic Opportunities

15 June 2011

Today we remember the sacrifices made on this day in 1976. However, in order to truly commemorate Youth Day, it needs to be about more than just free food and t-shirts. Read More

Minister Van Rensburg Addressing the National Chamber of Provinces

14 June 2011

Speaker, Minister Joemat-Pettersson, provincial ministers, and friends of agriculture: I am sure most, if not all of you, will agree with me that the summer of 2010/2011 will be remembered for all the things that went wrong for the agricultural... Read More

NCOP Speech by Minister Madikizela

14 June 2011

Honourable Kota-Fredericks, Honourable Sibande, Honourable August-Sauls, Honourable Byleveldt, Honourable Mabija, Honourable Feldman, Honourable Tau, Read More

Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Supports World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

14 June 2011

On Wednesday, 15 June 2011, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at the Bonteheuwel Civic Centre. Read More

Safe Mountain Day to be Launched by Table Mountain Forum

14 June 2011

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

Intended Closure of Salt River Moslem Primary School

14 June 2011

In May, the school governing body of Salt River Moslem Primary School received a letter from Minister Donald Grant informing them of his intention to close the school.The reasons behind the intended closure of the school are as follows: Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant to Address Youth Leadership Conference

14 June 2011

Tomorrow, Minister Grant will be attending and speaking at the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) "Take the Lead" Youth Day conference at Welwitschia Primary School in Delft. Read More

Minister Fritz: Update on Building Blocks Investigation

14 June 2011

Statement by Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz Read More

Media Alert: Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Supports World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

13 June 2011

On Wednesday, 15 June 2011, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will host World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at the Bonteheuwel Civic Centre. Read More

Media Alert: Public Meeting in Middelpos, Saldanha

12 June 2011

Today, 13 June 2011, the Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will be hosting a public meeting in Middelpos, Saldanha Bay. Read More

Launch of the Provincial Skills Development Forum

12 June 2011

Media Statement by Helen Zille, Premier of the Western CapeToday, we are proud to launch the Provincial Skills Development Forum (PSDF), our government's comprehensive plan to address the skills shortage and future skills demand in the Western Cape. Read More

New Forensic Pathology Laboratory Set to Improve Health Services in Winelands

9 June 2011

The newly constructed Forensic Pathology Laboratory in Paarl was officially opened today and complements the expansion of health facilities in the Winelands, with the official opening of the Emergency Unit at Paarl Hospital last year and the... Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille and Executive Mayor De Lille to Launch "Capeability" Publication on Eve of 2010 FIFA World Cup One-Year Anniversary

9 June 2011

Tomorrow, Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and City of Cape Town Executive Mayor Patricia De Lille will launch the "Capeability" publication, which showcases the stories and successes that resulted from the Western Cape hosting the 2010 FIFA World... Read More

NCOP Speech by Minister Bredell

8 June 2011

Chairperson, Members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Invited Guests and Ladies and Gentlemen, Read More

Minister Robin Carlisle Sets New Level Crossing Target for the Western Cape

8 June 2011

Robin Carlisle, Minister for Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, has set a new Level Crossing Target for the Province. Read More

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