News and Speeches
Lifting of Quarantine and Movement Restrictions for African Horse Sickness
17 May 2004As from 17 May 2004 the movement quarantine imposed as a result of the outbreak of African Horse Sickness in the Western Cape, has been lifted in the Stellenbosch and Somerset West Magisterial Districts, as well as on individual farms placed under... Read More
Griqua National Conference
13 May 2004Louis Nel (Language Unit) recently handed over a copy of the travelling exhibition on AAS le Fleur I to the Griqua National Conference and also attended the Ratelgat cultural festival held annually at the Griqua National Conference on the farm... Read More
Statement by Department of Health, Western Cape, following newspaper reports on Conditions in Ward 20 (Maximum-Security Ward) of Valkenberg Hospital
12 May 2004Following reports in The Cape Times of 10 May 2004 and Die Burger of 12 May 2004, I wish to clarify the situation regarding conditions in Ward 20, the Maximum Security Ward of Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital. Read More
Minister Ramatlakane Welcomes Staggie Sentencing
11 May 2004Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane has welcomed the long term jail sentence imposed on former Hard Livings gang leader Rashied Staggie and seven of his co-accused. Read More
Nurses Day, 12 May 2004
11 May 2004Statement by the Western Cape Health Minister, Pierre Uys on Nurses Day, 12 May 2004. Read More
Highway Patrols were Never Withdrawn says Minister Ramatlakane
9 May 2004Minister Ramatlakane says Highway patrols were never withdrawn but strengthened. Read More
Statement by Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, highlighting Occupational Therapy Week (10 to 14 May).
9 May 2004The work done by the Western Cape's thousands of health workers does not always get the recognition it deserves largely due to the fact that most of the work is done behind the scenes and is rarely highlighted. Read More
Development of Policies for Heritage Impact Assessment Workshop
7 May 2004The Council of Heritage Western Cape held a one day workshop in preparation for the development of policies for Heritage Impact Assessments as required in sections 38 of the National Heritage Resources Act (NHRA) Read More
Minister Ramatlakane Condemns Killing of Four Family Members
6 May 2004Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Mr Leonard Ramatlakane has called on the community of Bishop Lavis in the Cape Flats to come forward with information that could help find the killers of four family members in Bishop Lavis. Read More
4 May 2004 is World Asthma Day
3 May 2004Today, Tuesday May 4th 2004, is the 7th World Asthma Day. Asthma is a common illness in South Africa and effective therapy is freely available. Read More
Minister Ramatlakane appointed Acting-Premier of the Western Cape
22 April 2004Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane has been officially sworn in as Acting-Premier of the Western Cape this morning. Minister Ramatlakane was officially sworn in by Judge President of the Cape Justice John Hlophe at the... Read More
Interim Arrangements: Western Cape Premiership
22 April 2004For immediate release Statement by Western Cape Premier, Marthinus van Schalkwyk Read More
Election 2004 - Results for the Western Cape
20 April 2004The final results of the 2004 election were announced at 18:30, Sunday, 18 April 2004. Read More
WCED Launches State-of-the-art Call Centre
12 April 2004The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) launched a state-of-the-art Call Centre today (13 April 2004) to improve the quality of support for teachers and officials employed by the department. The Call Centre represents a bold commitment to... Read More
World Health Day Event on Tuesday, 6 April 2004 at Delvera Farm in Stellenbosch
5 April 2004'WATCH THAT CHILD -- ROAD SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT!!' Read More
Joint Press Statement from The Office of The Premier of the Western Cape, New National Party, the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, 3 April 2004
2 April 2004On Monday 29th March 2004, the DA in the Western Cape launched a court application in the Cape Town High Court, for an interdict against the Premier of the Western Cape Province, the ANC and the NNP. On 1 April 2004 this matter was postponed to the... Read More
Laingsburg - Provincial Government Is Committed To The Finalisation Of Process - Upgrade Of Cemetery
24 March 2004Last year the provincial government of the Western Cape was involved in a process of thorough investigations to refute allegations over the existence of an alleged mass grave in Laingsburg after the 1981 floods. Read More
Celebrating SA Freedom on Top of The World
24 March 2004"The people of the Western Cape are proud to be South African, and even prouder to celebrate what our country and our people have achieved in the first Decade of Freedom. Read More
Masiphumelele School Project
23 March 2004The community of Masiphumelele were thrilled to hear that their children will soon receive extra educational facilities to alleviate the tremendous shortage of learning space at the Ukhanyo primary school. Read More
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