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Celebrating International Nurses' Day: A Message from Minister Pierre Uys

11 May 2005

During May 2005 Midwives Day and Nurses' Day will be celebrated internationally and healthcare facilities throughout the Western Cape Province will join hands in commemorating the dedicated and committed work that is delivered every single day by... Read More

Cape Gateway Version 2 Development - Call for Expressions of Interest

10 May 2005

The Centre for e-Innovation (CeI) has called for expressions of interest for the redevelopment of the Cape Gateway portal and its associated content management system (CMS). The CeI is the Provincial Government of the Western Cape's e-government... Read More

Statement on Sexual Misconduct Cases

9 May 2005

While there have been three incidents of alleged sexual misconduct in the past few weeks, statistics of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) do not indicate a general increase in this problem. Read More

Oncology Simulators for Groote Schuur and Tygerberg

4 May 2005

First there were Somavision virtual simulators. Now digital simulators have entered the healthcare-system in two central hospitals in the Western Cape. Read More

Annual Female Farmer of the Year Competition Opens

4 May 2005

"We have to understand that there is no space in Agriculture for an "us" and "them" approach. Read More

Education Ministry says Information on Learners Demographic Profiles is Necessary for Redress and Equity.

2 May 2005

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) collects information of all kinds for statistical purposes, to inform planning and to measure progress towards achieving their objectives. Read More

Western Cape Health Budget Speech 2005 / 2006

28 April 2005

Introduction Speaker, honourable members and guests, it is my privilege to present the 2005/06 budget for the Western Cape Department of Health to you. Read More

R1.5 Million Upgrade of Red Cross Children's Hospital Pharmacy Department

27 April 2005

The pharmacy staff at Red Cross Children's Hospital will now be able to reduce the waiting times for all out patients requiring medicines after the hospital's pharmacy department received a R1.5 million upgrade on 28 April 2005. Read More

Government Reports Back to Bonteheuwel Residents after 2003 Visit

27 April 2005

Deputy President Jacob Zuma will, on Saturday 30 April 2005, revisit the communities of Bonteheuwel, Cape Town and surrounding areas as a follow-up to visit to the area on 3 June 2003. Read More

Good Reaction To City's Campaign To Assist Residents To Obtain A Bar Coded Id Book

25 April 2005

It is estimated that some 400 000 potential voters in the greater Cape Town area do not have a bar-coded identity document. They will thus not be able to exercise their democratic right and participate in the Local Government Elections that will be... Read More

Media Alert: Western Cape Government to Hold Freedom Day Celebrations at George, in the Southern Cape

24 April 2005

The Western Cape government has selected the town of George in the Southern Cape for provincial Freedom Day celebrations. This colourful and yet dignified event fitting for the day will take place at Rosemoore stadium in George on Wednesday, 27... Read More

Lotto Groundbreaking for Oncology

21 April 2005

The new world-class National Lottery Oncology Unit will provide not only excellent working conditions for the dedicated staff, but also ample space and comfort for the little patients receiving treatment and their families. Read More

Press Alert: WCED Bursaries Awards

20 April 2005

Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool and MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore will award bursaries on Thursday, 21 April 2005 to 29 student teachers who plan to teach maths and science. Read More

Cabinet and Ports Authority Plan Role of Harbours in Economic Growth

19 April 2005

"Today, the National Ports Authority [NPA] and the Ports Manager, Mr Sanjay Govan hosted the Western Cape Cabinet. This is significant for the future economic growth of the Western Cape. This Province relies on a functioning and efficient set of... Read More

Cape Town to Host First ICLEI (International Association of Local Governments) World Congress in Africa

18 April 2005

The City of Cape Town on Thursday, 14 April 2005 officially signed the international contract allowing it to host the fifth ICLEI World Congress next February in Cape Town. Read More

Lifting of Restrictions on Bellvile / Kraaifontein / Modderdam Road Taxi Route

17 April 2005

Area of Bellvile / Kraaifontein / Modderdam Road Read More

HealthCare 2010: Equal Access to Quality HealthCare

16 April 2005

The Department of Health, of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape is committed to providing quality care to the people of the Western Cape. Quality of Care at all levels is one of the core principles of Healthcare 2010. Read More

Statement on CATA's memorandum

11 April 2005

It is unfortunate that CATA had to march to my offices today to hand over their memorandum to me. It is so unfortunate that CATA chose to level certain allegations against me in their memorandum. Read More

City Acts to Provide More Burial Space in Cemeteries Nearing Full Capacity

7 April 2005

The City Parks and Nature Conservation Directorate of the City of Cape Town undertook a Metropolitan Cemetery Study in 2003. Read More

City Launches Campaign to Assist Residents Obtain Bar Coded Identity Documents

7 April 2005

Local Government Elections will be held within months. The date is still to be announced. Only registered voters will be allowed to vote. In order to register as a voter, potential voters need to be in possession of a valid bar-coded identity... Read More

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