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Premier Welcomes Green Point Go-ahead

4 January 2007

ACTING WC PREMIER WELCOME'S MEC'S GO-AHEAD FOR GREEN POINT STADIUM Read More

City of Cape Town's Response to Minister Essop's Green Point Decisions

4 January 2007

The City has noted the approval by the Provincial MEC of its request for the rezoning of a limited part of the Green Point Common in order to build the new stadium as well as the confirmation of the Record of Decision to approve the construction on... Read More

Green Point Stadium Appeals Decision - Press Conference

4 January 2007

Western Cape Minister of Environment, Planning and Economic Development, Tasneem Essop will address the media on Friday, January 5, 2007 where she will announce her decision following 23 appeals against the redevelopment of the Green Point Stadium. Read More

Decision on Appeals: Green Point Common Development

4 January 2007

Tasneem Essop Western Cape Provincial Minister: Environment, Planning And Economic Development I am pleased to announce the following decisions, namely: Read More

Launch of New Provincial HIV Prevention Strategy

29 December 2006

"Teenagers should wait until they are older before they become sexually active," Minister Uys said at the launch of a new Provincial HIV Prevention Strategy. Read More

Cape Town Welcomes Visitors, Offers Safety Tips

27 December 2006

The Mother City has introduced special measures to ensure that millions of holiday makers - locals and visitors - enjoy a safe and hassle free season in Cape Town. The Disaster Risk Management Centre is ready for any eventuality. Read More

Enquiries for Senior Certificate 2006 Results

27 December 2006

SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION : NOVEMBER 2006 - RESULTSDEALING WITH ENQUIRIES1. Personal Enquiries Read More

Statement by MEC Dugmore on Western Cape School Examination Results

27 December 2006

We are proud, but Western Cape can and must do better Read More

Municipalities Awarded for Good Performance at National Vuna Awards

26 December 2006

On 12 December 2006, The Western Cape Department of Local Government and Housing, together with two of our category B- Municipalities we were acknowledged for good performance. This took place at the 2006 National Vuna Awards held at Sandton. Read More

Statement by Minister of Environment, Planning and Economic Development on Green Point Stadium Development

26 December 2006

Statement by: Tasneem Essop, The Western Cape Minister of Environment, Planning And Economic DevelopmentToday I wrote a letter to Ms Helen Zille, the Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town ('the Executive Mayor' and 'the City'), about the... Read More

Have Fun - and Stay Safe over the Festive Season

21 December 2006

The Disaster Risk Management Centre of the City of Cape Town is asking young people to take care during the festive season period and to dial 107 if they need medical and/or any other help of an emergency nature. In previous years paramedics have... Read More

Drink-Walking Can Be Dangerous

21 December 2006

Firefighters and ambulance paramedics do not want to meet you on the roads over the New Year holiday period, which often see the tragic result of people mixing much Christmas cheer with walking on public roads. Read More

Make Way For Emergency Vehicles

21 December 2006

Every day emergency vehicles respond to urgent calls for help from the public. Critical seconds can be lost if drivers don't make way for emergency vehicles by - moving to the left. Take sirens seriously and make way for an ambulance, fire engine or... Read More

City Calls for Water Savings

20 December 2006

Cape Town's dam levels are currently 84% full, but with soaring summer temperatures, water demand is also at its highest levels. The City of Cape Town has called on all residents and visitors to conserve this valuable resource whilst there is... Read More

Cape Town Proposes Alternative for Red Project

19 December 2006

The City of Cape Town has proposed that national government now chooses a different pilot site for the restructuring of electricity distribution under the RED system after the lapse of its operating agreement with RED1, the first pilot company set... Read More

Highest City Honours for Taliep Petersen

17 December 2006

The City of Cape Town is to bestow one of its highest civic honours on slain composer and entertainer, Taliep Petersen. Executive Mayor, Alderman Helen Zille, has announced that the City will honour Petersen with a memorial tribute after a mourning... Read More

Update on White Shark Activity for Residents and Visitors

17 December 2006

With the start of the peak holiday season the City of Cape Town would like to provide residents and visitors with the most current information on White Shark activity. Read More

Western Cape Mourns Taliep Petersen

16 December 2006

Western Cape Provincial Speaker (Mr.) Shaun Byneveldt has learned with shock and sadness of the murder last night of the talented South African musician, singer, songwriter, playwright and producer Taliep Petersen (56). Read More

2006 Year End Message from Western Cape Minister Of Health, Minister Pierre Uys

15 December 2006

I would like to extend hearty best wishes to all the people of the Western Cape and wish them well over the festive season and into the New Year. Read More

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