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NEWS ARCHIVE: APRIL 2007
"Beyond the School Wall" Project Educators Graduate
18 April 2007
Beyond the School Wall Educators' Graduation - Statement from the Extra-Mural Education Project (EMEP) ...  > 
Premier and MEC's Participate in Live Radio Call-In Show
17 April 2007
Under the theme "Social Mobilization for Development and Safer Communities", the Provincial Government of the Western Cape is in the midst of its imbizo week.  > 
Top Matriculants Receive Special Awards
16 April 2007
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has awarded seven matriculants from disadvantaged backgrounds with special awards today (Monday 16 April 2007) for excelling in the 2006 Senior Certificate Examinations.  > 
Nominations for Annual Female Farmer of the Year Competition Open
11 April 2007
Nominations are awaited for the annual Female Farmer of the Year competition, organised by the Department of Agriculture.  > 
Possible Outbreak of African Horse Sickness
11 April 2007
Statement by Cobus Dowry, Minister of Agriculture in the Western Cape ...  > 
First Study on Small Stock Industry Completed
10 April 2007
Dr Jasper Cloete of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg) recently completed his PhD at the University of Stellenbosch. His dissertation was titled: "Evaluation of South African small stock genetic resources for production and meat quality traits". The study ...  > 
Imbizo Focus Week, 12 - 19 April 2007
9 April 2007
A series of iZimbizo, gatherings where government meets the people, will take place in the Western Cape this week.  > 
Veterinary Import Permits Required to Import Namibian Animal Products
4 April 2007
The dispensation for the importation of meat for own use (including venison and meat from domestic species, excluding meat from wild and domestic pigs) has been amended, because it has been abused in the past. Animal products imported for own use may not be sold ...  > 
Agriculture Department Hosts Annual Open Day
4 April 2007
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture recently hosted its annual open days at its Elsenburg research farm outside Stellenbosch and entertained and gave exposure to more than 1 300 children.  > 
City Tackles Crime and Grime at Cape Town Station Deck
3 April 2007
Major clean-up operations are taking place at Cape Town's Station Deck as part of the City of Cape Town's drive to create a cleaner and safer environment for thousands of commuters and residents.  > 
City Extends Deadline for Objections to All Valuations
3 April 2007
The City of Cape Town has decided to extend the deadline for objections to all property valuations until 30 April 2007.  > 
Ian Schnetler Appointed as City's Chief Fire Officer
3 April 2007
The City of Cape Town has made the following senior appointments in the Emergency Services Department ...  > 
Metro Police use Sport in Fight against Crime
3 April 2007
Metro Police are hosting a soccer and netball tournament for youth from Guguletu, Athlone and Hout Bay at the Wynberg Military base from 09:00 on Saturday, 31 March 2007.  > 
Edith Stephens Wetland Park Celebrates National Health Day
3 April 2007
Edith Stephens Wetland Park, with the support of Cape Flats Nature, the City of Cape Town's Environmental Health officers and various community organisations, is hosting an Exercise and Health Day in celebration of National Health Day. The event will take place on Wednesday, 4 April ...  > 
City Confirms that it does not Cut Off Water Completely
3 April 2007
The City of Cape Town has confirmed that it does not disconnect water completely but merely restricts water to a trickle for ratepayers who are in arrears with their municipal accounts.  > 
City Launches New Southern Line Tourism Route
3 April 2007
The City of Cape Town has launched a new pilot tourism route, based on rail transport.  > 
Deputy Mayor to March Against Crime in Mitchells Plain
3 April 2007
Deputy Mayor Charlotte Williams will tonight, 2 April, join members of the New Woodlands community, the Neighbourhood Watch and two ''reformed'' drug merchants in leading a march against crime and drug abuse. The march will follow a meeting in the Northwood Community Hall, New Woodlands, ...  > 
City Continues to Call for Water Savings
3 April 2007
Cape Town's dam levels are currently 53.2% full, a 30% drop on December levels. Cape Town is currently experiencing high temperatures therefore the demand on water is still quite high.  > 
Metro Police's "Stay Safe" Campaign Aims at Making Life Safer for Children
2 April 2007
In the light of the increase in violence against women and children on the Cape Flats, Metro Police are embarking on a STAY SAFE campaign to raise awareness and help parents to educate and empower their children to take control of their own safety.  > 
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