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Easing the Pain With the Launch of the Tracy Fun Centres

24 May 2010

The boredom of inactivity, feelings of isolation and the physical and emotional pain felt by children undergoing treatment at the George Hospital, is set to change today with the launch of the Tracy Fun Centre, a mobile audio-visual trolley that... Read More

Minister Grant Sends His Condolences to Family of Learner Who Died in Motorbike Accident

24 May 2010

I am deeply saddened by the news that another Western Cape learner passed away today.Earlier we learnt about the senseless, gang-related death of a learner at Phoenix Secondary in Manenberg. It has now been reported that another Grade 12 learner... Read More

Minister Grant Announces School Holiday Plan for 2010 World Cup

24 May 2010

When it was first announced last year that there would be an extended five week holiday in June 2010 to accommodate the FIFA World Cup, the Western Cape Education Department undertook to develop a pro-active strategy that would ensure that teaching... Read More

Dr Ivan Meyer- Department of Social Development Western Cape MEC hosting a Press Conference

24 May 2010

The purpose of this conference is to share with journalists information pertaining to the New Children's Act its implications for the Department, the outcome of the Risk Factors for the Murder of Children research, as well as a synopsis of our Child... Read More

Dr Ivan Meyer- MEC for the Department of Social Development Western Cape will be hosting a Press Conference

24 May 2010

The purpose of this conference is to share with journalists information pertaining to the New Children's Act its implications for the Department, the outcome of the Risk Factors for the Murder of Children research, as well as a synopsis of our Child... Read More

Western Cape Provincial Government Drought Indaba

23 May 2010

The Western Cape Provincial Department of Local Government, together with the Department of Water Affairs will commence a two day drought Indaba, from 24 - 25 May 2010, in George in the Southern Cape. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Grant to Announce School Holiday Plan for 2010 World Cup.

23 May 2010

Keeping our learners safe during the 2010 World Cup and the mid-year holidays is a major concern for this administration. Read More

MEC to visit Friends Care Centre

20 May 2010

The Provincial Minister for Social Development, Dr Ivan Meyer, will be conducting a site visit to the Friends Day Center. Read More

The Opening of Vivienne's Multi-Purpose Day Care Centre in Grabouw

19 May 2010

Programme Director The Mayor, Mr Chris Punt, Deputy Mayor, Speaker and Councillors of Theewaterskloof Municipality All officials from the Overberg District Municipality Officials from the Development Bank Read More

MEC Welcome Taxi Body's Decision to Work in Parnership with Government

19 May 2010

The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle has warmly welcomed the decision by the Western Cape Provincial Taxi Alliance to engage the provincial government harmoniously in its future interactions with the government. Read More

Media Alert: Groote Schuur Crèche World Cup Concert

19 May 2010

On Thursday 20 May 2010, the crèche at Groote Schuur Hospital will be having a concert in support of the World Cup that is 21 days away. Read More

Measles and Polio Campaign Pays off

18 May 2010

Since declaring an outbreak of Measles and Polio in the Western Cape on 22 February, the Department of Health has immunised more than one point two (1.2) million children at health facilities across the Western Cape. Read More

Prioritisation of Serviced Sites

18 May 2010

One thing that is very clear after yesterday's President's Co-ordinating Council (PCC) meeting is that there is definitely broad consensus about the need to prioritise serviced sites. This is the only way we can eliminate the backlog with respect to... Read More

MEC Condemns Disruption Teaching at Avondale Primary School in Atlantis

18 May 2010

I strongly condemn the disruption of teaching time at Avondale Primary School in Atlantis. Read More

Red Cross Hospital Patients Get an Early Taste of the World Cup

17 May 2010

Artists brought the World Cup to patients ahead of the kick off of the first game when they, in conjunction with 2010 Fine Art, painted a soccer-themed montage for the hospital. Read More

Criminal Charges againts Owner of Taxi Involve in Powell Drive Accident

17 May 2010

Western Cape Ministers Robin Carlisle and Lennit Max have approached the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to charge the owner of the taxi involved in yesterdays Baden Powell Drive accident with attempted murder. Read More

Lenteguer Hospital's Nurses Day Celebrations

16 May 2010

The Nurses Support Group of Lentegeur Hospital plans to host a Nurses Day Celebration to honour the committed and excellent work done by nurses at the hospital. Read More

MEC Wishes Grade Twelve's the Best for the June Examinations

16 May 2010

"Today, most of the provinces high schools will begin their internal Grade twelve (12) June examinations. I would like to extend my best wishes to each and every Grade twelve (12) learner during this period," said Western Cape Education Minister... Read More

Upgraded Table Bay Boulevard Opens in Time for the Soccer World Cup (Department of Transport and Public Works)

16 May 2010

The Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle officially opened the upgraded Table Bay Boulevard this morning.  Read More

Upgraded Table Bay Boulevard Opens in Time for the Soccer World Cup

16 May 2010

The Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle officially opened the upgraded Table Bay Boulevard this morning. Read More

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