Six years ago the South African Institute of Government Auditors introduced awards in the public sector to recognize the pursuit of excellence in annual reports published by Provincial and National Government Departments.

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture received the highest marks out of all the Government Departments in the Western Cape.

What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that it came second overall of all Government Departments in the country, scoring 93,43 %, which is only 1% less than the 94,43% obtained by the National Department of Education who lies in the first position. Last year the Western Cape Department of Agriculture was no 15 on the overall list.

This achievement underscores the Departments commitment to effective and accountable reporting and it is the only Agricultural Department that lies in the top 20 Departments on the list for 2007.

The Minister of Agriculture in the Western Cape Cobus Dowry is extremely proud of this achievement and wants to congratulate and thank the officials of the Department of Agriculture with the remarkable achievement that was obtained through hard work and dedication.

Alie van Jaarsveld
Spokesperson
Ministry of Agriculture: Western Cape
Tel: 021 483 4930
Fax: 021 483 3890
Cell: 084 604 6701
Email: avjaarsv@pgwc.gov.za

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