News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Learner Enrollment for 2011: Limited Space Available in Some of Our Schools
3 November 2010Earlier this year, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) launched a drive to persuade parents to register their children early for school next year, if their children are starting primary or high school, or if they are changing schools in... Read More
Media Alert: Minister to Recieve Anova Service Structure
3 November 2010The Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha, will accept the handover of the structures built and sponsored by the NGO, ANOVA Health. Read More
Media Alert: MEC Madikizela to Deliver Speech at the National Home Builders Registration Council Business Strategy Launch
2 November 2010Tomorrow (Thursday 4 November, 2010) the Minister for Human Settlements in the Western Cape, Bonginkosi Madikizela will deliver a keynote address at the launch of the National Home Builders Registration Councils (NHBRCs) Customer Centric Business... Read More
Minister Welcomes Withdrawal of Operating Licenses
1 November 2010The Provincial Operating Licensing Board (POLB) today held a hearing for a decision on the fate of Mr. Jacob Humphreys' operating licenses. Read More
MEC De Lille Announces Emergency Summit
1 November 2010Social Development Minister Patricia de Lille has confirmed that the number of babies being abandoned in the Western Cape is on the increase, saying 'the Department is organising an Emergency Summit to find practical solutions to arrest the trend.' Read More
Premier Zille to become The First South African to Join the Johnnie Walker Join the Pact Campaign
1 November 2010Today, Premier Helen Zille will become the first South African to sign the pledge wall of the Johnnie Walker Join the Pact campaign. She will be accompanied by Provincial Minister of Community Safety Albert Fritz and Provincial Minister of Transport... Read More
Mental Health Awareness Day at William Slater
31 October 2010On Sunday 31 October 2010, William Slater Step-down facility in collaboration with Bipolar Bears Support Group, hosted a workshop for the families and care givers of ex-residents. Read More
Thirty Eight Drunk Drivers Arrested in 'Safely Home' Operations
31 October 2010During operations over the weekend two thousand two hundred and eight-seven (2287) motorists were stopped at Provincial Traffic integrated roadblocks. Read More
Peace in Hanover Park
29 October 2010I have today been informed that the community of Hanover Park, through the Community Policing Forum, has had very successful peace talks with rival gangs in the area. Read More
Media Alert: MEC Fritz to Deliver Keynote Address at Chrysalis Academy Graduation
28 October 2010Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, will tomorrow deliver the keynote address at the Chrysalis Academy Graduation Ceremony in Tokai. Read More
Transport Head of Ministry Reponds to Level Crossing Accident Media Reports
28 October 2010Since the tragic death of Sorette Fourie at level crossing near Simonsvlei (Divisional Road 1103, km 3.41) on Monday morning, there have been numerous media reports apportioning blame. Read More
Education MEC Announces Progress on Mobile Classroom Plan
27 October 2010In February, I announced the Western Cape Education Department's Infrastructure plan which aims to address the backlogs in school infrastructure in the Province. Read More
One Point Three Million Rand Sonar Machine for Province's 'Heart' Hospital
27 October 2010Following negotiations on behalf of the Western Cape Health Minister, Theuns Botha, with the private sector to acquire more medical equipment for Western Cape public health facilities, RentWorks donated a heart sonar machine to Groote Schuur... Read More
Hanover Park Community Health Centre Doors to Re-Open
27 October 2010The Department of Health decided yesterday to close the Hanover Park Community Health Centre (CHC) as it became increasingly difficult to secure staff and patient safety after eruption of gang violence in the area. Read More
2010 Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurse's Recognition Awards Ceremony
27 October 2010The Western Cape Department of Health hosted its annual Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurse's Recognition Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, 27 October 2010 at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West. Read More
Media Alert: Community Safety MEC to Hold Public Meeting in Atlantis
26 October 2010Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, will tomorrow hold a public meeting in Atlantis.This meeting is an opportunity for the Minister to engage directly with the community, in an attempt to address their safety and security... Read More
Media Alert: Media Update on the Roll-Out of Mobile Classrooms to Reduce Overcrowding in Schools
26 October 2010Tomorrow, Western Cape Education Minister, Donald Grant will be briefing media on the roll-out of additional mobile classrooms to alleviate overcrowding in some of our province's schools. Read More
Statement by MEC De Lille: James Restoration Home is an Illegal Drug Rehabilitation Centre
26 October 2010Social Development Minister Patricia de Lille says Ashley Haas and Brent Florence, the two men swept out to sea on Monday during a SABC Fokus shoot at the Wolfgat Nature Reserve, were residents of an illegal drug rehabilitation centre. Read More
Addressing the Social Development Indaba
25 October 2010Honourable members of the standing committee, Social Development Department officials and employees, NGOs and members of the media, welcome to our Social Development Indaba. Read More
Media Alert: Annual Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurse's Recognition Awards Ceremony
25 October 2010The Western Cape Department of Health will host its annual Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurses Recognition Awards Ceremony to recognise the important role played by nurses, who are often overlooked and undervalued. Read More
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