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R110 000 Boost for Music Education on Cape Flats

17 November 2007

The Premier's Spouse's Fund, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and Sekunjalo Investments have joined forces to support the work of the Athlone Academy of Music. Read More

WCED Suspends Three Matric Invigilators

17 November 2007

WCED suspends three matric invigilators - Statement by Ron Swartz, Head of Education in the Western Cape.   Read More

Launch of the Khayelitsha Express

14 November 2007

National Transport Minis Read More

New Clinics for Stanford and Tulbach

14 November 2007

The new Community Health Centre at Stanford. Read More

More Bicycles for Schools

14 November 2007

Officials who inititated the bicycle donation Read More

WCED Enters New Chapter in the Delivery of Quality Education - MEC Dugmore

14 November 2007

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has entered a new chapter in the pursuit of delivering quality education for all this year as it successfully implemented the first phase of the department's redesign project.   Read More

Service Delivery, Jobs and Working Together: Main Theme of Cape Imbizo

13 November 2007

Service delivery, jobs and the need to work with communities have been the main theme of the Retreat Imbizo, attended by more than 600 residents in the local community hall last night. Read More

More Farmworkers Killed in Another Accident

13 November 2007

Statement by Cobus Dowry: Minister for Agriculture in the Western Cape   Read More

Important to Celebrate Teachers

12 November 2007

It was important to allow teachers time off to celebrate World Teachers' Day, in honour of teachers who often make the difference between social order and chaos in our society. Read More

Free Computer and Internet Access - Thanks to City's Smart Cape Access Project

12 November 2007

Capetonians who do not own computers or who cannot afford internet café fees can now access both - free of charge - thanks to the City of Cape Town's expanded Smart Cape Access Project. Read More

City Response to Shark Attack at Strand Beach

11 November 2007

The City of Cape Town and the White Shark Working Group[WSWG] would like to extend their sympathies to Andrew Smith and wishes him a speedy recovery following his encounter with a shark at Strand Beach", says Gregg Oelofse, the City's representative... Read More

City to Commemorate Remembrance Day

11 November 2007

The Annual Remembrance Day (Armistice Day) Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held at 11:00 on Sunday, 11 November. Mayor Helen Zille will lead diplomats, religious leaders, members of the SA National Defence Force and other dignitaries, in... Read More

Two Cable Theft Suspects in Hospital

7 November 2007

Over R500 000 worth of damage was caused to underground electricity cables in Kensington when two men hacked into a live cable in an alleged attempt to steal the copper cable. Read More

Think Twice - The City's Environmental Initiative: Waste Separation at Source - Launched in Pinelands and Parts of Blaauwberg

7 November 2007

Residents of Melkbosstrand, Bloubergstrand, Parklands and Pinelands have now become part of the City of Cape Town's "THINK TWICE" campaign. Read More

Mayor to Sign 50 Year Lease Agreement with Christel House South Africa

7 November 2007

On Friday, 9 November, Mayor Helen Zille will sign a 50 year lease with Christel DeHaan, Founder of Christel House South Africa, which will enable her organisation to continue its work amongst the disadvantaged children of our city. Read More

Cape Town Youth is National Quad Bike Champion

7 November 2007

A talented teenager from Kuilsrivier has clinched the title of South Africa's first national junior off road biking champion. Read More

Media Alert/Media Invitation: Commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of the SS Mendi Tragedy and Remembrance Day

7 November 2007

The Department of Arts and Culture, the Department of Defence, the Western Cape Provincial Government and the City of Cape Town will co-host commemorative events to mark the 90th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Mendi and Remembrance Day.... Read More

City To Host Lunch for Team Shosholoza

6 November 2007

Deputy Mayor, Councillor Grant Haskin, will host a lunch for TeamShosholoza to congratulate the team and celebrate its achievements. DATE: Wednesday, 07 November 2007 TIME: 12:45 VENUE: Foyer outside of Council Chamber, 6th Floor,... Read More

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