MEC Dugmore, left, with Kobus van Wyk after yet another award last year ...  > 

It is that time of the year. Time when the 16 Days of Activism: No Violence Against Women and Children campaign is on a heightened course from 25 November to 10 December.  > 

The Department of the Premier has concluded 2 days of conciliation with the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council, regarding the interpretation of a collective agreement, with Mr D Mias as the Conciliator. The Department wished to resolve the dispute raised by two of the four ...  > 

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is busy with a cultural transformation process.  > 

A special cataract surgery project is being undertaken at Kuilsriver Netcare Hospital as part of Eye Awareness Week, which is traditionally held during the month of October. Ten state patients with cataracts were operated free of charge.  > 

The Standing Committee of the provincial parliament invited the general public to nominate persons to serve as members on the WCLC. In full compliance with the Western Cape Provincial Languages Act (Act no 13 of 1998), the Standing Committee short-listed candidates that meets the requirements ...  > 

The Western Cape's Survey to implement its Learner Tracking System will not be used to discriminate against anyone who wishes not to complete a question on race.  > 

"I have decided on the following key strategies, which I want the WCED to focus on ...  > 

Winners: Magdalena Southon, Pauline Collins and Dianne Powellat the Awards Ceremony ...  > 

To mark the 50th anniversary of the South African Council for English Education (SACEE), the Western Cape branch is launching a new book entitled Leaves to a Tree, with contributions from an impressive array of South African authors.  > 

Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Health Council in Cape Town on Friday, provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, said that community participation and partnerships are critical success factors in meeting the challenges of improving health services in the province.  > 

The Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs Ms Thoko Didiza will open the very important joint International Conference on Market Access For Africa's Agricultural Products which is hosted by the SA AGRI Academy and CBI from the Netherlands.  > 

Following the media release on the 12th October 2005, about the suspected MDR TB outbreak at Crystal High School in Hanover Park, the following has since transpired.  > 

The Donation of 3,200 calculators and school bags by two major banks to poorly resourced schools in and around the province, will enhance the literacy and numeracy strategy of the Western Cape.  > 

Thousands of learners will soon be taught about Sustainable Development and Climate Change following a groundbreaking course held at the Cape Teaching Institute (CTI).  > 

"The basis of infection control is training and the country needs people who are trained to address deficiencies that lead to infection outbreaks in hospitals and communities - such as the prevention of infection, the prudent use of antibiotics and waste management." ...  > 

Die ontydige dood van Ricardo Mowries, wie Maandagaand beswyk het nadat hy deur 'n lem van n baalmasjien getref is, word deur die hele Landbou gemeenskap betreur. Namens die Regering van die Wes-Kaap en die Departement van Landbou, vir wie elke werker se lewe kosbaar ...  > 

City of Cape Town Nature Conservation officials released two female Grey Rhebok Pelea capreolus into the Tygerberg Nature Reserve last week. They were donated to the reserve by CapeNature's Wildlife Management Services and were caught at the Waterval Nature Reserve near Tulbagh.  > 

The City of Cape Town has a policy that strictly forbids Solid Waste personnel and other service personnel from asking residents for 'Christmas boxes' and donations. Staff have been informed that anyone found guilty of transgressing this instruction could face disciplinary action.  > 

Fifty teachers have successfully completed an innovative five day training course which could transform environmental learning in Cape Town schools. They are to be honoured at a certificate ceremony at the Cape Teaching Institute in Kuils River.  > 

The Local Agenda 21 (LA21) Aachen African Spring Festival is currently underway in Cape Town in celebration of the five year anniversary of the LA21 Partnership between the City of Cape Town and the City of Aachen in Germany. The highlight of the festival is ...  > 

The City of Cape Town's Arts and Culture Department within the Social Development Directorate annually hosts a series of free "Concerts in the Park". The aim of the concerts is to encourage communities to reclaim these open spaces in a positive way.  > 

With the opening today (19 October 2005) in Hartenbos of the biggest annual disaster management conference in Africa, delegates will observe a minute of silence and light candles to commemorate those who have perished in or suffered injury or damage from the many disasters that ...  > 

The incidence of breast cancer among South African women is increasing, with more than 3 800 cases being diagnosed every year, says Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys.  > 

Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane today led Departmental staff in a blitz distribution at rail stations throughout the Cape Peninsula.  > 

Two Grade 7 learners from the Dennegeur Primary School who have earlier been injured in a bus accident, today (Tuesday, 18 October 2005) received laptops from the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) to help them keep up with their schoolwork.  > 

The Commission of the European Union Communities has reversed the decision to ban South African ostrich and poultry products from entering the European Communities due to the outbreak of the avian influenza in ostriches in 2004.  > 

National Marine Week (17 - 21 October 2005) is aimed at creating awareness of South Africa's marine and coastal environment and the benefits that our coasts and oceans and its resources bring to our nation.  > 

The City of Cape Town in partnership with the Provincial Department of Social Services officially launched the Phakama Brick-Making Plant in Khayelitsha today 14 October 2005, as part of the City's Khayelitsha Poverty Reduction Programme (KPRP).  > 

The Commission of the European Union Communities has reversed the decision to prevent South African products from entering the European Communities due to the outbreak of the avian influenza in 2004.  > 

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations celebrates World Food Day each year on 16 October, the day on which the Organisation was founded in 1945. The World Food Day theme for 2005 is, "Agriculture and intercultural dialogue". This theme is selected as ...  > 

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has published an Alert message regarding a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the FMD-free area of Mato Groso do Sul in Brazil.  > 

Ds At Smit van die Instituut, Minister Cobus Dowry en Dr Pieter van Rooyen, Departementshoof van Dept Landbou, in die voedselverwerkingsaanleg saam met een van die personeellede.Die Wes-Kaapse Minister van Landbou, Cobus Dowry, het onlangs die Instituut vir Dowes op Worcester besoek as deel van ...  > 

The City of Cape Town has approved a special grant of R150 000 to cover the cost of five street kids that will represent South Africa at a prestigious international Power Lifting event. The Global Power Lifting World Championship takes place in Dessau, Germany from ...  > 

As part of the Local Agenda 21 (LA21) partnership Summer Festival which celebrates five years of partnership between the City of Cape Town and the City of Aachen in Germany, the City will host an open day at Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay.  > 

The Western Cape Department of Health has been notified of a suspected outbreak of Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB) at a High School on the Cape Flats.  > 

Riverine Rock Rabbit found in Karoo RegionA riverine rabbit survey was conducted from 25th to 30th September 2005 in the Montagu and Ceres Karoo region. Sightings of rabbits had been reported and photographs sent in by owners at Slangkrantzrivier, Touwsriver, Montagu and Ibhadi Game Lodge, ...  > 

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning celebrated Arbor Day at the West Coast on September 8, 2005. The celebration was held at the West Coast HIV and Aids Initiative in Vredenburg.  > 

Premier Rasool will give feedback to the media today on the three izImbizo ['izImbizo' is the isiZulu plural form of Imbizo] held from 7-9 October in the Boland, West Coast and Overberg.  > 

Western Cape MEC for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane says he is encouraged by comments made by his counterparts from other provinces, that the Department was at an advanced stage with its capacity to fight crime in communities.  > 

The City of Cape Town is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Local Agenda 21 Partnership with the City of Aachen in Germany. This partnership was established in 2000 to promote sustainable development and incorporates local community organisations. The main aims of the partnership are ...  > 

The opening of a new school in Tafelsig, Mitchell's Plain represents a major investment in our efforts to provide a Learning Home for all our children. This is also an investment in the future of this suburb and the province as a whole, says Western ...  > 

Residents of and visitors to Guguletu will see a visible police presence, law enforcement and crime prevention in and around Guguletu during October.  > 

As of 17 October 2005, New Start, a non-government organisation, will provide free pre-and-post test counselling at the Bellville Long Distance Taxi Rank. This service will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10:00 till 18:00. The consultation and waiting rooms are situated at ...  > 

From Monday 10 October, you will start writing the most important examinations of your school career to date, the 2005 Senior Certificate examinations.  > 

All media are invited to a press briefing with Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore, Tuesday 04 October 2005, 13h00, 23rd floor, Golden Acre, Cape Town.  >