News and Speeches
Worcester/Robertson Cleared of African Horse Sickness
12 July 2006Early in April 2006 a temporary ban was imposed on the movement of horses, mules, donkeys and zebras in the Worcester and Robertson magisterial districts. The purpose of this ban was to limit the spread of an outbreak of African Horse Sickness on... Read More
Western Cape Parliament Supports Objectives and Work of the African Peer Review Mechanism
10 July 2006The Western Cape Provincial Parliament is in full support of the work and objectives of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) to promote good governance on the continent, says Western Cape Provincial Speaker Mr. Shaun Byneveldt. Read More
Female Farmer Competition Launches New Competition Category
9 July 2006A new category, namely Top Contributor to Agriculture, was launched for the annual Female Farmer competition to acknowledge women who do not farm themselves, but contribute to agriculture in different ways. The awards ceremony will be held on 4... Read More
Western Cape Provincial Parliament Welcomes Traditional Leaders
5 July 2006The South African participatory democracy will be poorer if its traditional leadership is not allowed to play its rightful role, says Western Cape Provincial Parliament Speaker Mr. Shaun Byneveldt. Read More
Avian Influenza has Limited Effect on Export of Meat
5 July 2006Various measures and actions have been instituted to contain the spread of Avian Influenza that has been detected north of Albertinia, between Mossel Bay and Riversdale. After further testing to determine the extent of the outbreak actions to... Read More
High Level Courtesy Visit by to the Western Cape
4 July 2006A significant Chinese delegation visited the Western Cape on Friday (30 June 2006) to explore closer inter-legislature relations and co-operation. This is the most senior delegation from the Zhejiang province that visited the Western Cape Parliament... Read More
Untimely Death of WCED Official Ntombezintlanu Roberta Dwane (12 November 1941 - 02 July 2006)
4 July 2006Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore has expressed sadness at the untimely and tragic death of one of the Western Cape Education Department's (WCED) senior officials, describing it as a "tragedy of immense proportions". Read More
Sport and Recreation Pleased with 2010 Progress
4 July 2006In exactly 48 months from now, all soccer enthusiasts globally, will pay attention to South Africa - when the country hosts the FIFA World Cup spectacle. Government, in particular Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA), is pleased with the... Read More
Opening of the Revitalised George Regional Hospital: 30 June 2006
29 June 2006For the past few years, the George Regional Hospital has been a buzzing hive of building activity. Read More
A New, Improved Waste Collection Service in Khayelitsha
27 June 2006As from 3 July 2006 the City of Cape Town is introducing a new, improved waste collection service in both the formal and the informal areas in Khayelitsha. Read More
City Parks Donate Baby Goods to Fikelela Children's Home
27 June 2006Staff from City Parks Central District will donate baby goods to the Fikelela Children's Home on Friday, 30 June 2006. This initiative forms part of the Directorate's HIV/Aids drive. Read More
City to Host Mayor of Arcueil (France) in Athlone
27 June 2006The City of Cape Town will host the Mayor of Arcueil and French delegates at a community meeting in Athlone. Arcueil is situated five kilometres south of Paris in France. Ward Councillor for Ward 49, Councillor Charlotte Tabisher, will officiate at... Read More
14,000 GETand FET teachers prepare for 2007
27 June 2006More than 14,000 teachers are attending workshops throughout the Western Cape during the June-July holiday as they prepare to introduce new aspects of the national curriculum in 2007. Read More
Match Rights with Responsibility in the HIV/AIDS Crisis
26 June 2006Mr Valli, Consul General of the United States; Rev Kosky, Rev Sebe, and Mr Keck of the Southern Cross Ministries; Councillor Fienies Mayoral Committee Member for Health; Councillors; Dr Ivan Toms, Director of City Health Services; Members of the... Read More
Opening of Carnation Ward at Lentegeur Hospital
26 June 2006"The admission of children to a ward of the GF Jooste hospital for the first time is a historic occasion", min. Uys said today. The Carnation ward is on the premises of the Lentegeur Hospital, and can take 70 patients, of which 11 are children. Read More
Opening of Children's Beds at the Carnation Ward on the Premises of
26 June 2006"The admission of children to a ward of the GF Jooste hospital for the first time is a historic occasion", min. Uys said today. The Carnation ward is on the premises of the Lentegeur Hospital, and can take 70 patients , of which 11 are children. Read More
City Electricity Tariffs Set to Increase on 1 July
25 June 2006Electricity tariffs in the City of Cape Town area of supply will increase on 1 July 2006 by an average of 4.9%. The tariffs have been adjusted to cater for complaints received concerning the daily service charge. Read More
The Dti Launches Apex Fund in Western Cape
25 June 2006The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will launch the South African Micro-finance Apex Fund (SAMAF) at the OR Tambo Hall in Khayelitsha on Friday, 30 June 2006 from 10:00. Read More
Road Forward for Jonkershoek
24 June 2006The first follow-up meeting with regard to evictions and land matters in Jonkershoek is scheduled for 26 June 2006 at 10h00 at the Council Chambers in Stellenbosch. This will be followed by a press conference at the same venue. Read More
City Streets, Public Places and Public Nuisance By-Law Referred for Further Public Participation
22 June 2006On 31 May 2006 the Cape Town Council adopted the by-law relating to Streets, Public Places and the Prevention of Public Nuisance. All by-laws are required to be published promptly and steps were taken to comply. The by-law was published on the 23... Read More
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