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The Provincial Government of the Western Cape Strategy to Increase Wellness in the Western Cape

12 October 2010

We launch today our plan to increase the wellness of the people of the Western Cape. Read More

MEC Patricia De Lille Wants Khayelitsha to Help Department Eradicate Violence Against Children

12 October 2010

Social Development Minister Patricia de Lille has gone into Khayelitsha this morning with the message - "Ukuzala kukuzolula." Read More

Media Alert: South African Housing Foundation Awards at Moyo, Spier Wine Estate

11 October 2010

Tonight, Tuesday 12 October 2010, Western Cape Minister for Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela will present Housing Awards to the winners at the awards ceremony scheduled to take place at Moyo, Spier Wine Estate. Read More

Media Alert: MEC Fritz Takes Danny Cat to School

11 October 2010

Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz will tomorrow visit Springdale Primary School in Mitchell's Plain, along with Danny Cat. Read More

Western Cape Government Announces Steps to Strengthen Numeracy and Literacy Strategy

11 October 2010

The Western Cape government has set bold targets to improve literacy and numeracy in the province by 2014. We will not rest until the majority of children in the province are able to read, write and calculate at the appropriate level. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Present Western Cape Provincial Audit Outcomes for 2009/2010

11 October 2010

Today, 12 October, Premier Helen Zille will be presenting the Western Cape provincial audit outcomes for 2009/2010 to the provincial legislature. Read More

Importance of Resource-Use Efficiency in Human Settlements

10 October 2010

South African Housing Foundation (SAHF) International Housing Conference Read More

Media Alert: Strategic Objectives: Increasing Wellness in the Western Cape

10 October 2010

Over the past year, the Western Cape Government has launched the strategic objectives for education (24 November 2009), Transport (15 January 2010), environmental planning (7 July 2010), human settlements (23 August 2010) and economic development... Read More

Provincial Traffic Screens Over a Thousand Drivers for Alcohol Over Weekend Operations

10 October 2010

During a "Safely Home" operation, Provincial Traffic arrested twenty-two (22) drunk drivers, one (1) drunk pedestrian, four (4) persons for having drugs in their possession, one (1) motorist for having a fraudulent driving licence, one (1) motorist... Read More

Media Alert: Briefing on Independent Study into the Quality of Teaching and Learning in the Foundation Phase

10 October 2010

Minister Donald Grant and the Head of Department, Penny Vinjevold, will tomorrow brief media on the outcomes of an independent study, into the quality of learner outcomes in the critical foundation phase of schooling. Read More

Matric Examinations: Western Cape Education Department Prepared and Ready

10 October 2010

"With just two weeks to go, the Western Cape Education Department is prepared and ready for the 2010 National Senior Certificate Examinations," said Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant on Monday. Read More

Media Alert: Premier Zille to Open Development Action Group Conference

9 October 2010

Tomorrow, 11 October, Premier Helen Zille will open the Development Action Group (DAG) National Conference. Read More

Media Alert: MEC Madikizela to Highlight Importance of Resource-Use Efficiency in Human Settlements

7 October 2010

On Monday 11 October 2010 Western Cape Minister for Human Settlements Bonginkosi Madikizela will deliver the opening welcome address at the Annual International Housing Conference and Exhibition organised by the Southern African Housing Foundation (... Read More

Opening of the Renovated Orchard Clinic, First Health Post and Certificate Ceremony

7 October 2010

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha together with the South African Table Grape Association, will celebrate the handover of the newly renovated Orchard Clinic in De Doorns to the Department of Health today. Read More

Safely Home: No Mercy for Dishonest Drivers

7 October 2010

Today, I was present at a joint road safety operation, between the City of Cape Town and Provincial Traffic Law Enforcement Officers. Read More

Media Alert: Minister to Visit Integrated Operation to Clamp Down on Unsafe Taxis Transporting Learners

6 October 2010

MEC of Community Safety, Albert Fritz and MEC of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, will tomorrow morning visit an integrated operation between the City of Cape Town Traffic and Provincial Traffic, with the aim to rid our roads of unsafe... Read More

Occupational Therapists Celebrated at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital

6 October 2010

The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital (RCWMCH) will this year be hosting the annual Metro Occupational Therapists in Health forum.The forum brings to a conclusion a week dedicated to Occupational Therapy awareness that takes place from 11-... Read More

Media Alert: Opening of the Renovated Orchard Clinic, First Health Post and Certificate Ceremony

6 October 2010

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha together with the South African Table Grape Association, will celebrate the handover of the newly renovated Orchard Clinic in De Doorns to the Department of Health. Read More

Media Alert: Department Joins Hands with Community to Fight Against Violence Towards Children

6 October 2010

On Friday October 8, 2010 the Department of Social Development will be hosting a Door to Door Campaign in Kuyasa, Khayelitsha. Read More

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