News and Speeches Archive
National Commemoration Day – Honour those who Serve
7 September 2014Media Release by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community SafetyToday is South African Police Services (SAPS) National Commemoration Day in remembrance of those brave officers who died in the line of service over the past year. Read More
Minister Plato to Host Provincial PNP Public Meeting in Vredendal
5 September 2014Tomorrow, Saturday 6 September 2014, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will host the Provincial Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation process for the Vredendal police cluster. Read More
International Day of Charity: whole of society can make a difference
5 September 2014With today marking International Day of Charity, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will commemorate the day by donating blankets to the Salvation Army in Goodwood. Read More
Western Cape Government proud of Bryan Habana’s 100th test match milestone
5 September 2014Former Western Province and Stormers wing, Bryan Habana is to play his 100th test match for South Africa in Perth, Australia, tomorrow.This is an incredible achievement by this young man who has accomplished so much in his 10-year career. Read More
Minister Mbombo to Officially Conclude National Book Week 2014
5 September 2014Tomorrow, 6 September 2014, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will be delivering the keynote address at the closing ceremony of National Book Week. Read More
Minister Winde to Provide Khayelitsha Residents with Food Garden Starter Kit
4 September 2014In a boost for food security, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will provide Khayelitsha residents with the tools they need to grow communal food gardens. Read More
High Schools To Debate Road Safety in Provincial Competition
4 September 2014Nine high schools from the Cape Metropole region will be competing for top honours in the Provincial Road Safety Debate Competition at the University of Cape Town (UCT) on 6 September 2014. Read More
Minister Debbie Schäfer on School Planning Calendar for 2015
4 September 2014Media Statement by Debbie Schäfer, Western Cape Minister of EducationBenjamin Franklin once said “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Read More
Minister Alan Winde Visits Local Food Gardens
4 September 2014Food security in Khayelitsha received a boost today with Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, equipping local food gardens with the essentials they need to increase production. Read More
Minister Winde to Plant a Tree for Arbour Week
4 September 2014In celebration of Arbour Week, Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, will take part in the annual tree-planting ceremony hosted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. Minister Winde will plant a tree at the Langgewens Research... Read More
Fight Against Drugs and Gangs needs Resources and Specialised Units
4 September 2014Media Release by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More
National Book Week is “Going Places” in 2014
3 September 2014The fifth year of South Africa’s longest-running and most successful reading campaign kicks off this week. National Book Week will be celebrated from 1–7 September 2014. Read More
Public Order Policing Expansions Welcomed but Roll Out required Immediately
3 September 2014Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community SafetyI welcome the announcements made today by National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, regarding the expansion of Public Order Policing (POP) across the country. Read More
Transport and Public Works Official Benefits from Leadership Training
3 September 2014Danielle Manuel, Deputy Director: Infrastructure Policies and Strategies at the Department of Transport and Public Works, felt inspired after attending the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders in the United St Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape to host the closing ceremony of the National Book Week
3 September 2014The National Book Week initiative which is in its 5th year running started off on Monday the 1st of September and will conclude on Sunday the 7th of September. Read More
DCAS and Artscape reach out to Choirs in the Hessequa area
3 September 2014Community choirs from the Hessequa municipal area were invited to attend special choir workshops presented by Artscape in cooperation with the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Read More
Minister Debbie Schäfer Opens New School Hall for Sullivan Primary
2 September 2014Minister Schäfer gave the following speech at the opening of the new school hall for Sullivan Primary. Read More
Setting the Bar at the Provincial Golden Games
2 September 2014Celebrating active ageing at the Provincial Golden Games Read More
Developing theatre at the Cape Winelands Drama Festival
2 September 2014Drama groups travelled from as far Worcester to take part in the festival at the Klein Libertas Theatre. Read More
“Born frees” conquer fears at Boland Youth Camp
2 September 2014The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), the National Department of Sport and Recreation, SRSA and LoveLife hosted 99 “born-free” youth at the Boland Re Read More
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