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City Approves Sidewalks for the Disabled and Other Projects in Blaauwberg Subcouncil

13 September 2006

The City of Cape Town has approved a sum of R202 000 for the provision of sidewalks at Robertson House, Cheshire Homes and Barrow Road, Sanddrift in Ward 55 as part of the R2 million ward allocations for the Blaauwberg Subcouncil. Read More

Prevent the Killing

13 September 2006

Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane says that new peace building initiatives are required to prevent the killing of children. Read More

City Releases Land for Affordable Housing

12 September 2006

The City of Cape Town has provisionally approved the release of eight tracts of land totalling some 42 hectares to be developed by banks for affordable housing for the so called GAP market. Read More

Presidential Node Project: Transformation of the Beaufort West Museum

12 September 2006

A community's heritage is part of its identity. The role of museums is to create opportunities for individual and communities to identify who they are in the world. Read More

Disaster Management Conference in the Southern Cape

11 September 2006

This conference brings disaster management professionals from across Africa to the disaster-affected Southern Cape. Read More

Ex-Protea Villagers to Receive 12,35ha as Compensation

11 September 2006

On Sunday, 5 May 2002 a total amount of R805 000,00 was handed to 46 former tenants who opted for the Standard Settlement Offer for tenancy rights lost at the time of dispossession. Since this handover ceremony, negotiations with the City of Cape... Read More

WCED and UK: Partners Developing School Business Management Concept

11 September 2006

The concept of a School Business Manager as a dedicated individual who is able to manage human resources, budget, infrastructure and provisioning issues at school can bring greater efficiency in the running of the school, and can add massive value... Read More

Finding a Balance Between White Shark Conservation and Recreational Safety

11 September 2006

The City of Cape Town in partnership with WWF Sanlam Marine Programme invites you to attend a technical briefing on the recommendations proposed by a specialist workshop held on 29 and 30 May to inform the management of white sharks and recreational... Read More

Expression of Interest: Trophies: Arts, Culture, Heritage, Libraries & Archives Awards

11 September 2006

The Centre for Innovation is calling for an Expression of Interest from Western Cape Crafters to design in collaboration and produce 30 Trophies and 1 centre-piece Trophy for the Arts, Culture, Heritage, Libraries & Archives Awards as... Read More

Reaching Targets for Peer Education

10 September 2006

As part of Premier Rasool's Siyabulela ("Giving Thanks") deliverables the Provincial Department of Health in conjunction with the Provincial Department of Education, and Non Governmental Organisations (NGO's) will celebrate the success of its Peer... Read More

Building a New Partnership for Shared Growth in the Cape Winelands

9 September 2006

 The Cape Winelands District, which includes the Breede Valley, Witzenberg, Drakenstein, Breede River Winelands, and Stellenbosch municipalities wil Read More

International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Day

8 September 2006

Each year at nine minutes past nine on the ninth day of the ninth month, International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Day is celebrated and attention is drawn to the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Read More

Eerste River Hospital Receives Medical Equipment Donation

6 September 2006

In an attempt to address the enormous demand for cataract operations at Eerste River Hospital, the South African and the USA Rotary Clubs will donate medical equipment for the Eye Clinic at the hospital to the value of R500 000. Read More

Sudoku Logic-Based Placement Puzzle Game Prize Award Ceremony

6 September 2006

Twenty learners will, on Thursday 7 September 2006, receive awards after slugging it out in a tough competition in a logic-based placement puzzle game, called Sudoku. Read More

Artscape Schools Arts Festival Gala Evening

6 September 2006

A month-long cultural festival of dance, song, writing, chorals and drama will tonight culminate in showcasing the best schools' performances from among 85 items delivered by 65 schools, performed by over 2,500 learners. Read More

Deputy Mayor Kick Starts Soccer Tournament for Street Kids

6 September 2006

Soccer fever is sweeping across Cape Town as several hundred street children from across the city gear up for the soccer tournament of their lives. The Street Children's Soccer Tournament takes place this Saturday, 9 September 2006 at the Green... Read More

Deputy Minister and MEC Visit Cape Dinaledi Schools

6 September 2006

Deputy Minister of Education Enver Surty will visit two Dinaledi schools in the Western Cape tomorrow (Friday 08 September 2006) with Western Cape MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe, in her... Read More

Mayor Meets Happy Valley Residents to Discuss Housing Issues

5 September 2006

Executive Mayor Helen Zille, Mayoral Committee Member for Housing, Councillor Dan Plato and Ward Councillor Pieter van Dalen will meet with the Happy Valley Community on Thursday, 07 September 2006, to discuss housing issues such as back-yarders,... Read More

City Pays Tribute to 75 Adult Learners

5 September 2006

A sprightly 63 year old municipal cleaner from Kraaifontein is the oldest of a group of 75 City of Cape Town employees who have just passed their Grade 9 exams. Read More

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