News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Minister Patricia De Lille Wants Answers on Philippi Fire that Killed Two Toddlers
8 May 2011Patricia de Lille, the Minister for Social Development in the Western Cape, says that claims suggesting that Endinako and Lihle Fambane, who were two and three years old respectively, were victims of arson are extremely disturbing. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Meyer to Launch National Archives Week
8 May 2011On Monday, 9 May 2011, Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape, will be launching National Archives Week at the Western Cape Provincial Archives on Roeland Street. Read More
Media Alert: Minister De Lille Visits Masiphumelele to Assess Relief Progress
5 May 2011Patricia de Lille, the Minister for Social Development in the Western Cape, will today (Friday, 6 May) visit the scene of the devastating fire in Masiphumelele.Since the Minister's first visit on Monday, the Department has provided close to 50 000... Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape's "Team Tourism" to Attend Indaba 2011
4 May 2011In high spirits following the announcement of Cape Town as TripAdvisor's global top destination of the year (www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations), this weekend the Western Cape's Tourism Team will attend the southern hemisphere's largest trav Read More
"Thank You Small Library Project" Upgrades Four City School Libraries
3 May 2011This morning, a ceremony was held at Masivuke Primary School in Mitchell's Plain to celebrate the upgrading of four city school libraries through the "Thank You Small Library Project". Read More
Safely Home Easter Campaign Worked and Saved Lives
3 May 2011Joint Media Statement by Minister Albert Fritz, Minister Robin Carlisle and Minister Theuns Botha Read More
Minister Grant Visits Masibambisane Secondary
3 May 2011This morning I visited Masibambisane Secondary School to address the learners of the school following another day of disruptions at the school yesterday. Read More
Cape Town Ranked First on 2011 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards List
2 May 2011It was announced today that Cape Town has come out tops in the 2011 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice® Destinations Awards after going up against major global competitors such as London, Sydney and New York. Read More
New Western Cape Ministerial Handbook: The "No Frills" Approach of Our Government
2 May 2011Statement by Western Cape Premier Helen ZilleToday, I am pleased to present the Western Cape ministerial handbook recently approved by the Provincial Cabinet. Read More
Minister De Lille "Extremely Frustrated" over Spike in Child Neglect Cases
25 April 2011Patricia de Lille, the Minister of Social Development in the Western Cape, says she is "extremely frustrated that after calling on parents to properly supervise their kids over the weekend, the initial signs are that there has been an increase in... Read More
Safe Cycling Breakfast Speech
22 April 2011Sport is as synonymous with South Africa as is the acceptance that we are a major international tourism destination. When people see Table Mountain, they remember the Springboks, Bafana Bafana and the Proteas. Read More
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital thanks its Easter donors
20 April 2011Patients at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital did not miss out on Easter festivities this April. Thanks to dozens of donations of chocolates every child at the hospital was treated to Easter goodies. Read More
Holidays are a High-Risk Period for Children
20 April 2011Patricia de Lille, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, has warned parents and guardians across the province that "children are more vulnerable to a number of risks, such as neglect, abuse, abduction and accidents, during holiday... Read More
Mass Campaign to Screen Children under Six Years in the Western Cape
20 April 2011The Department of Health is embarking on a three-month campaign as part of the Child Health Season, which stretches from April to June 2011. Read More
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Duke Ngcukana
19 April 2011A son to the grandfather of jazz in Cape Town, Christopher "Columbus" Ngcukana and the eldest to the Ngcukana brothers including the late Ezra Ngcukana, a trumpeter and a mathematician, Duke Ngcukana was born in Langa township in 1947. Read More
Western Cape Provincial Government "Safely Home" Easter Campaign Kicks Off
19 April 2011Provincial Government's "Safely Home" Campaign for the Easter break kicked off this afternoon. Read More
Minister Calls for Mentors for Department's Bursary Scheme Graduates
19 April 2011Minister Robin Carlisle calls upon registered professionals in the built environment industry in the Western Cape to join the mentorship programme of the Department of Transport and Public Works' Masakh'isizwe Bursary Scheme. Read More
Minister Grant Angered by the Disruptions at Masibambisane Secondary
19 April 2011I am angered and disappointed by the fact that teaching and learning has been disrupted for the third day at Masibambisane Secondary School. Read More
Valkenberg Hospital Hosts Second Forensic Mental Health Conference
19 April 2011Valkenberg Hospital will host its second academic Forensic Mental Health Conference from 20 to 21 April 2011 at the hospital's Education Centre. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Carlisle to Join Ghost Squads for Operation on MBT Lanes
18 April 2011Minister Robin Carlisle will tomorrow join members of the City of Cape Town's Ghost Squad for an operation on the Mini-Bus Taxi (MBT) lanes on the N2 incoming to Cape Town. Read More
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