News and Speeches
Minister Carlisle Challenges Vehicle Testing Stations to Join Safely Home
10 November 2009Minister of Transport Robin Carlisle has challenged the 95 vehicle testing stations throughout the province to provide Free Safety Checks to motorists in time for the festive season. Read More
Community Safety MEC Max attends Long Service Ceremony and Public Participation Meeting
10 November 20091. The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. MEC Max, will address 26 employees of the Department, when they will receive their *Long Service certificates during a ceremony on 12 November 2009. (* 26 Community Safety employees with 20 and 30 continuous... Read More
Tygerberg Academic Hospital's 20th Hartman Memorial Lecture
10 November 2009Tygerberg Academic Hospital hosted its 20th Hartman Ceremony Awards today for nursing staff in recognition of their excellent services rendered during the year. Read More
Shooting Incident Claiming the Lives of Woman and Traffic Officer to be Investigated
9 November 2009The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max. Read More
MEC Grant Supports Compensation for Schools for Fee Exempt Learners
8 November 2009"In an Open, Opportunity Society for All, every learner has the opportunity to realise his or her full potential through access to a good education. Read More
Clampdown on Traffic Offenders, especially Drunk Drivers, to be Maintained
8 November 2009The Integrated Summer Traffic Law Enforcement Programme is closing the gate on all transgressors of the roads. This clampdown will be maintained throughout the Festive Season, said the MEC for Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max. Read More
First Wheelchair Challenge in Mitchell's Plain Hosted by Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
5 November 2009The Department of Health's Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC) and the QuadPara Association of the Western Cape (QAWC) will join forces in holding the first Mitchell's Plain Wheelchair Challenge. The main objective of the event is to market... Read More
Official Opening of Tygerberg Hospital's Central Sterilisation Service Department
5 November 2009After concerns and professional advice by the Infection Control and Prevention Unit at Tygerberg Hospital, a project was launched 18 months ago to revamp the new Central Sterilisation Service Department (CSSD). Read More
Media Alert: MEC Max to Visit Kewtown, Athlone After Gang-Related Violence
4 November 2009The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, will visit several houses in Kewtown, Athlone, on Friday, 6 November 2009. During this visit Max will interact with residents on the recent spate of gang-related shooting in the area and also visit... Read More
Media Alert: Official Opening of Tygerberg Hospital's Central Sterilisation Service Department
4 November 2009Professor Craig Househam, Head of the Western Cape Department of Health, will officially open the new Central Sterilisation Service Department (CSSD) of Tygerberg Hospital. Read More
Santaco Western Cape is the Official and Only Representative of the Mini Bus Taxi Industry in the Province
4 November 2009The management of the SANTACO Western Cape Provincial Taxi Council (SANTACO) met with the Minister yesterday to discuss a range of issues. Mr Philip Taaibosch, National Secretary General of SANTACO was also present. Read More
Cabinet Supports Declaration of a Local Disaster in the Eden District
3 November 2009Anton Bredell, the Provincial Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today announced the resolution by Provincial Cabinet to support the declaration of a local disaster in the drought stricken area's of the Eden... Read More
MEC Sakkie Jenner Congratulates Springbok Coach, Peter de Villiers
2 November 2009As the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation it is indeed an honour for me to congratulate Springbok Coach, Peter De Villiers for being awarded the Absa Coach of the Year. Read More
Mayor's outreach programme takes the City to the People
2 November 2009Executive Mayor Dan Plato's Community Outreach Programme, "Taking the City to the People", continues this week. Read More
Western Cape Arts and Culture Organisations Receive R6 Million from MEC Jenner at Cheque Handover Ceremony
1 November 2009Over R6 million will be awarded to deserving Arts and Culture organisations in the Western Cape. The funds will be distributed at a cheque handover ceremony, hosted by provincial minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Minister Sakkie... Read More
MEDIA ALERT: N1 Heavy Vehicle Accident
1 November 2009The Western Cape Department of Health's Metro EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and Metro Rescue is currently on the scene of an accident on the N1 outgoing, at the Old Oak Turnoff. A heavy duty vehicle, carrying radio-active material, turned over... Read More
Car Accident Injuring Deputy Minister will be Thoroughly Investigated
31 October 2009The Minister for Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, is deeply shocked with the tragic accident in which the National Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Mrs. Zou Kota-Fredericks and her driver were seriously injured in a head-on collision on... Read More
Operation Vala Closes the Roads for 40 Drunk Drivers
29 October 2009Thirty seven (37) drivers were arrested during an Operation *Vala roadblock held on the N2 (next to the Cape Town International) by Police and Provincial Traffic on Friday night. Only four drunk drivers were arrested at the other nine similar road... Read More
Official Handover of Vanguard Art Clinic
29 October 2009The Western Cape has a very well managed health system, which is placed under immense pressure by the province's ever growing population. More people make use of the health system, which requires more service points. Read More
City and Province Concerned about the State and Access to Robben Island
29 October 2009At the first meeting of the of Premier's Metropolitan Co-ordination Forum, the meeting expressed its grave concern over the deteriorating state and problems with access to Robben Island. Read More
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