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Lotto Groundbreaking for Oncology

21 April 2005

The new world-class National Lottery Oncology Unit will provide not only excellent working conditions for the dedicated staff, but also ample space and comfort for the little patients receiving treatment and their families. Read More

Press Alert: WCED Bursaries Awards

20 April 2005

Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool and MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore will award bursaries on Thursday, 21 April 2005 to 29 student teachers who plan to teach maths and science. Read More

Cabinet and Ports Authority Plan Role of Harbours in Economic Growth

19 April 2005

"Today, the National Ports Authority [NPA] and the Ports Manager, Mr Sanjay Govan hosted the Western Cape Cabinet. This is significant for the future economic growth of the Western Cape. This Province relies on a functioning and efficient set of... Read More

Cape Town to Host First ICLEI (International Association of Local Governments) World Congress in Africa

18 April 2005

The City of Cape Town on Thursday, 14 April 2005 officially signed the international contract allowing it to host the fifth ICLEI World Congress next February in Cape Town. Read More

Lifting of Restrictions on Bellvile / Kraaifontein / Modderdam Road Taxi Route

17 April 2005

Area of Bellvile / Kraaifontein / Modderdam Road Read More

HealthCare 2010: Equal Access to Quality HealthCare

16 April 2005

The Department of Health, of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape is committed to providing quality care to the people of the Western Cape. Quality of Care at all levels is one of the core principles of Healthcare 2010. Read More

Statement on CATA's memorandum

11 April 2005

It is unfortunate that CATA had to march to my offices today to hand over their memorandum to me. It is so unfortunate that CATA chose to level certain allegations against me in their memorandum. Read More

City Acts to Provide More Burial Space in Cemeteries Nearing Full Capacity

7 April 2005

The City Parks and Nature Conservation Directorate of the City of Cape Town undertook a Metropolitan Cemetery Study in 2003. Read More

City Launches Campaign to Assist Residents Obtain Bar Coded Identity Documents

7 April 2005

Local Government Elections will be held within months. The date is still to be announced. Only registered voters will be allowed to vote. In order to register as a voter, potential voters need to be in possession of a valid bar-coded identity... Read More

Premier Responds to Floods

6 April 2005

In general the rain in the Western Cape is very welcome. Many people have prayed for rain and the citizens of the Province have come to grips with changing climatic conditions, including trying to adhere to water restrictions. Read More

Taxi Ranks in Bellville, Brackenfell, Durbanville, Bloekombos are to Remain Closed Indefinitely.

6 April 2005

Minister Ramatlakane said, "The meeting has decided that the affected taxi ranks will remain closed." Read More

Celebration of Technology in Education

5 April 2005

On Thursday 7th April, Premier Ebrahim Rasool and Rugby World Cup hero Francois Pienaar, will celebrate the Western Cape Education Department's achievements in the delivery of one of the Premier's Easter Campaign targets, when at least 320 schools... Read More

Implementation of Permit Control Expanded to Cover a Wider Area

5 April 2005

Subsequent to the press release of 30 th March the Minister of Agriculture of the Western Cape, Mr. Read More

Sudan Red Contamination List

4 April 2005

The Department of Health Chemical Laboratory in Cape Town have confirmed that four additional food products have tested positive for containing Sudan Red dye following weeks of intensive sampling and testing of foodstuffs across the country. Read More

Government Grants Increase 2005

3 April 2005

New government grant amounts for 2005 come into effect from 1 April 2005. The new amounts are as follows (for detailed information click on each grant): Read More

Mayor Mfeketo Tables Transformation Budget

31 March 2005

The City is committed to spend approximately R8 billion on capital projects and R40,6 billion on operating costs over the next three years. Mayor Mfeketo stressed that the key priority of the budget is to provide housing for all. Read More

Rasool Welcomes Cape Town Budget

30 March 2005

The Premier of the Western Cape, Ebrahim Rasool, today welcomed the Budget Speech delivered by Cape Town Mayor Nomaindia Mfeketo. He said: "The Mayor has given us a budget with which we can win this (next municipal) election." Read More

Departmental Resource Centre will be officially launched

29 March 2005

On 8 April 2005 the Resource Centre of the Department of Social Services and Poverty Alleviation will be Read More

Misinformation about Use of Antiretroviral Medication

28 March 2005

It has come to the attention of the Western Cape Provincial Department of Health that misinformation is being spread in respect of the use of antiretroviral medication. Read More

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