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Western Cape Health Minister Welcomes Doctors' Decision

6 July 2009

3 July 2009 Immediately after this mornings decision of the doctors to call off their protest action, the SA Medical Associations Western Cape chairperson, Dr. Mark Sonderup, called Western Cape Health Minister Theuns Botha, and informed him of the... Read More

MEC of Cultural Affairs, Sports and Recreation Visits 17 Year Old Paralysed in Rugby Match

6 July 2009

3 July 2009 The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs, Sport and Recreation, Minister Sakkie Jenner, today visited the 17 year old Donovan Botha, who was injured in a rugby match at the weekend. Read More

MEC Max on Shooting of Police Officer and Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer in the Western Cape

4 July 2009

* The Minister delayed his attendance to cabinet yesterday (Tuesday) to pay the two families in Wesbank and Portlands a visit. Read More

Taxi Council and Minister Discuss Improved Customer Service and 2010

1 July 2009

Joint Statement by Minister of Transport and Western Cape Provincial Taxi Council Read More

Taxi Council and Minister Discuss Improved Customer Service and 2010

1 July 2009

Joint Statement by Minister of Transport and Western Cape Provincial Taxi Council Read More

Western Cape Health Minister Calls on Doctors Not to Strike, but Talk

30 June 2009

Following national governments OSD offers to doctors this week, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, is calling on all doctors not to take up strike action. Read More

Children with Disabilities celebrate the Opening of the New Park in New Cross Roads

30 June 2009

The excitement was almost tangible when the City of Cape Town's Parks Department officially opened the Sakhela Park in New Cross Roads on Friday, 19 June 2009. The facility was designed by City Parks to provide special play equipment for children... Read More

Elusive Harvest book launch

29 June 2009

On the photograph: Dr David Read More

City-Assisted TB Project in Line for UN Award

25 June 2009

An innovative project to combat tuberculosis in the Western Cape which is being jointly run by the City of Cape Town's Health Directorate, the Provincial Government of the Western Cape's Health Department and the NGO, the TB Care Association, has... Read More

City Seeks Court Order to Prevent Billboard Abuse

25 June 2009

The City of Cape Town has applied to the Cape High Court for an order compelling a leading signage company, Independent Outdoor Media, to remove, at its own cost, nine billboards erected on buildings in contravention of the Municipality's Outdoor... Read More

Department of Transport and Public Works Lays Criminal Charges againts George Taxi Operators

25 June 2009

Media Statement by Western Cape Department of Transport and Public WorksGeorge Taxi Thuggery will not be Tolerated Read More

Department of Transport and Public Works Lays Criminal Charges againts George Taxi Operators

25 June 2009

Media Statement by Western Cape Department of Transport and Public WorksGeorge Taxi Thuggery will not be Tolerated Read More

Budget speech 2009 / 2010: Provincial Treasury (Vote 3)

24 June 2009

Speaker Premier MEC's Honoured Guests Read More

Budget speech 2009/2010: Department of Transport and Public Works (Vote 10)

24 June 2009

Premier Helen Zille Cabinet colleagues Honourable Speaker Honourable Members of the Legislature Friends and family Guests Read More

Power Off in Parts of the City due to Stormy Weather

23 June 2009

The stormy weather, especially the gale force wind, has taken its toll on the City's electricity networks. The electricity supply has been interrupted to parts of these suburbs: Read More

Budget Speech 2009/2010: Department of Health (Vote 6)

22 June 2009

Mr. Speaker Honourable Premier Zille Leader of the Opposition Members of the Diplomatic Corps Honourable Members Role Players from the Public and Private Health Sector Media Representatives Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen INTRODUCTION Read More

Budget speech 2009/2010: Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Vote 12)

22 June 2009

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is about stability and growth. But more so, it’s about the need to bring dignity to the people of our province. Read More

Budget speech 2009/2010: Extract from Department of Economic Development and Tourism Speech (Vote 12)

22 June 2009

Over the MTEF period an amount of R906-million has been provided to Vote 12, with a mandate to develop the economy. A provision of R276.4-million has been set aside for the current fiscal year. We will spend the voted funds to: Read More

City and Province Reach Agreement on Way Forward for Tourism in Western Cape

22 June 2009

Joint Statement: City of Cape Town and Western Cape Provincial Government Read More

Child Protection is Everyone's Business

21 June 2009

Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister of Social Development, has noted with grave concern the daily reports of acts of violence and abuse against children. These range from physical and mental abuse, to their kidnapping, rape and murder. Read More

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