Cobus Dowry

In 1983 he was appointed as a junior announcer at the SABC in Johannesburg and completed his B.Th.-degree and honours degree in theology through Unisa as well as a masters degree in theological ethic at the University of Potchefstroom. Whilst at the SABC he became the first coloured Afrikaans television newsreader.

In 1994 he was elected as Member of Parliament under the banner of the National Party. In the first democratic Parliament of the RSA he served on the portfolio committees of Communication, Sport and Recreation, Welfare and Housing. He also became the chief information officer for the NP in the Western Cape.

In 1996 he was promoted to media spokesperson for the Federal Council of the National Party. This was followed by the appointment as Director: Research and in 1999 Director: Public Relations. He was later appointed as Community Development Advisor in the Office of the Leader of the New National Party.

In 1999 he was re-elected to Parliament and was appointed as a NNP Whip. He served on the Joint Program Committee, the Rules Committee and the Chief Whips Forum of Parliament as well as in the Communication Portfolio Committee.

On 3 September 2002 he was sworn in as Minister of Local Government in the Provincial Cabinet of the Western Cape.

In the course of his Parliamentary activities he went several times abroad: Sweden (1995); Luxembourg (1995); Belgium (1995); USA (1997); Djakarta (2000); Germany (2000); Belgium (2000); Cuba (2001); Netherlands, Uganda and Namibia. Brazil and the USA in 2003.

• Food Security and Household Food Production Packs
  02 April 2009, Khayelitsha
• Launch of the publication "The Elusive Harvest" at Elsenburg
  05 February 2009
• Western Cape Department of Agriculture: Evaluates Intern Program
  22 August 2008, Elsenberg
• Budget Speech 2008/9: Department of Agriculture (Vote 11)
  23 May 2008
• Oorhandiging van Meerdoelige Gemeenskap - Sentrum te Kranshoek
  27 March 2008, Kranshoek
• Oorhandiging van Projek aan Oaks Village Inwoners
  23 November 2007, Wes-Kaap
• Sagte Vrugte Bedryf Ondersteun Opkomende Boere
  01 November 2007, Bekendstelling van die Sagte Vrugte Ontwikkelings Kamer, Wes-Kaap
• Bergrivier Plaaswerker van die Jaar
  27 October 2007, Bergrivier,Wes-Kaap
• Wêreld Voedseldag Vieringe Murraysburg
  12 October 2007, Murraysburg
• Launch of Provincial Agricultural Education and Training Forum (PAETF)
  05 October 2007, Western Cape
• Launch of the WaterWise Campaign
  04 September 2007, Elsenberg, Western Cape
• Budget Speech 2007/2008: Department of Agriculture (Vote 11)
  14 June 2007, Provincial Legislature, Cape Town
• Alcohol and Substance Abuse in Rural Areas
  11 June 2007
• Pioneer Foods Algemene Jaarvergadering
  26 February 2007, Paarl
• State of the Province Debate - Intensifying the Fight Against Poverty
  20 February 2007, Provincial Parliament, Legislature, Cape Town
• Agriculture and the State of the Province
  20 February 2007, Cape Town
• Opening van "Legende van die Suiderkruis" - Suidooster Fees
  13 January 2007
• Wolseley-Anti-Misdaad Saamtrek
  07 January 2007, Wolseley
• Official Opening Of The Kenilworth Quarantine Station 6 January 2007
  06 January 2007, Kenilworth, Cape Town
• Verdere Hulp aan Trein Slagoffers se Families
  15 December 2006, Klapmuts
• Word ons Vennote
  14 December 2006, Gradeplegtigheid - Agri-Wetenskappe en Ingenieeurswese
• Diplomaplegtigheid, Kaapse Instituut vir Landbou-Opleiding
  12 December 2006, Wes-Kaap
• Landbou Studente kry Kwalifikasies
  12 December 2006, Diplomaplegtigheid, Kaapse Instituut vir Landbou-Opleiding
• Wes-Kaap- Provinsiale Plaaswerker van Die Jaar- 2006
  26 November 2006, Wes Kaap
• Farmworkers Get Permanent Home Ownership
  24 November 2006
• Oorhandiging van Leliefontein Projek
  24 November 2006, Leliefontein
• 32 New Agricultural Land Owners
  24 November 2006
• By die Roudiens van Slagoffers van die Treinongeluk op Maandag 13 November 2006
  15 November 2006, Klapmuts
• Cooperation: The Key to Food Security
  09 November 2006, Opening of Phillipi Fresh Produce Market
• 4th International Schools Milk Conference
  06 November 2006
• Landbouvennootskap Tussen Produsent en Werkers
  02 November 2006, Koue Bokkeveld
• Water Wise Help Plaaskinders
  27 October 2006, Wes Kaap
• Agricultural Research and Provincial Growth and Development
  03 October 2006, Outeniqua Experimental Farm, George
• Landbou Bemagtig Primêre Skool in Elsenburg
  21 September 2006, JJ Rhode Primêre Skool
• Agriculture and Agri-Expo Strengthen Ties
  21 September 2006
• Van Bio Brandstof en Landbou
  15 September 2006, Bio Brandstof Simposium
• Bergrivier Plaaswerkers Vereer
  14 September 2006, Bergrivier
• Oorhandiging van Aandele Sertifikate
  06 September 2006, Ladismith
• Dowry en Boere Ontmoet by Beraad
  05 September 2006, Wes-Kaap - Landbouberaad
• Opening of the 6th International Triticale Symposium
  03 September 2006, Stellenbosch
• Opening van Laboratorium Geriewe vir Veeartsenydienste van die Wes-Kaap
  01 September 2006
• Plaaswerkers se Rol in die Wes Kaapse Economie
  30 August 2006, Plaaswerker Ontwikkelingskonferensie
• Werkswinkel Oor Uitsettings
  19 August 2006, Ceres Stadsaal
• Algemene Jaarvergadering - Kaaplandse Varkvleisprodusente Vereniging
  16 August 2006
• Plaaswerkers Organisasies Bereik Ooreenkoms
  18 July 2006, Ondertekeningseremonie Plaaswerkers Koördineringsraad
• Agricultural Communities and Agricultural Labourers
  06 June 2006
• NCOP Water Affairs Budget Debate
  24 May 2006
• Wyn Kelders SA Kongres
  03 May 2006, Goudini
• Opening of the Joint Food Security Project with the MJC
  25 April 2006
• All Government Departments Must Work Together on Water Issues
  11 April 2006, Goudini Spa
• Western Cape Opening of Oudtshoorn Agricultural Training Centre
  24 February 2006, Oudtshoorn
• Bemagtiging vir Plaaswerkers op Calitzdorp
  04 February 2006, Calitzdorp
• Visit Of Netherlands Delegation - Nuffic Project 4
  14 December 2005
• Vernote in Solidariteit
  02 December 2005, Vuki Plaas, Grabouw
• Openingsaand van "Kampong"
  01 December 2005
• Provinsiale Plaaswerker van die Jaar
  27 October 2005, Wes Kaap
• Landbou en Sagtevrugte Produsente Trust Span Saam Teen Miv Vigs
  18 October 2005, Mont Piquet
• Visit of Representative from Zwaardt Fruit Netherlands to Emerging Farmer in Ceres
  13 October 2005, Ceres
• Uittreksels Uit Toespraak by die Caledon Noord Landbouvereniging
  11 October 2005, Caledon
• 100 Jarige Bestaan - Nuyrivier Besproeiingsraad
  07 October 2005, Nuyrivier
• Plaaswerker van die Jaar Kompetisie
  29 September 2005, Bergrivier Tafeldruif Assosiasie
• Address: People of Vuki Get Their Farm
  05 August 2005, Western Cape
• Western Cape Provincial Land Summit
  18 July 2005
• Agriculture and Agri-Business Conference
  23 June 2005, Elsenburg, Western Cape
• Kwaggaskloof Landbouvereniging
  17 May 2005, Wes Kaap
• Plaaswerker van die Jaar Kompetisie
  11 May 2005, Wes Kaap
• Rooivleisabbatoirvereniging
  11 May 2005, Wes Kaap
• Cruel Realities of the Drought: Adjustment Appropriation Bill
  02 December 2004, Provincial Parliament, Cape Town
• New Entrants Must Share in Growing SA Wine Industry
  15 November 2004, Kirstenbosch, Cape Town
• Ongegronde Aantygings oor Boere is Skadelik vir Landbou
  11 October 2004, Houwhoek
• Nuwe generasie boere toegerus om volhoubaar te boer
  04 October 2004, Spier en Heldervalley
• Agriculture: A key role-player in economic development
  30 September 2004, Stellenbosch
• Province Committed to Orderly and Properly Managed Land Reform
  30 September 2004, Belmont Hotel - Ceres
• The Western Cape - An Agricultural success story
  09 September 2004, Stellenbosch
• LandCare must be a coordinated global exercise to develop and protect
  07 September 2004, Elsenburg
• Gestremdes nou volledig deel van Landbou in die Wes-Kaap
  27 August 2004, Worcester
• Plaaswerkers Indaba
  17 August 2004, Elsenburg
• Augsburg Landbou kollege open nuwe geleenthede vir landbouers
  06 August 2004, Clanwilliam
• Female farmer of the year: Agriculture is not a "man" thing
  06 August 2004, Kanu, Stellenbosch
• Agriculture - Bringing food to the table of the HOME FOR ALL
  18 June 2004, Cape Town
• Focus on Land Reform in the Western Cape
  09 June 2004, National Council of Provinces
• MIG - A New Challenge in the Provision in Infrastructure
  21 April 2004, Bellville
• Local government - The miracle in the 10 years of democracy
  30 March 2004, Provincial Advisory Forum - Civic Centre, City of Cape Town
• Provincial Government cares - Even the Smallest Community Benefits
  24 March 2004, Beaufort West, during a cheque handover to the mayor of the Central Karoo District Municipality for infrastructure development
• Human Rights - Tribute to two Exceptional Statesmen
  22 March 2004, Human Rights Day Celebrations in Worcester - Esselenpark Sport Stadium
• IDP - Working together to ensure delivery and continuous improvement
  04 March 2004, George
• Majority of farmers firmly in the new South Africa
  01 March 2004, The UNITEC(Italy)/JR Graders (South Africa) joint agricultural venture - Mont Rouge Farm, Tulbagh
• Vision for the Western Cape - Adequate, safe, appropriate and affordable water
  23 February 2004, Opening Address to the Western Cape Water Services Forum Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West
• Training Intervention for Municipal Management Trainees
  16 February 2004, Opening a Municipal Management Trainee Course at Bellville - University of Stellenbosch
• Sharing our knowledge and experience with the rest of South Africa
  04 February 2004, Western Cape Disaster Debrief 2004
• R22 Million Infrastructure Delivery for the City of Cape Town
  14 September 2003, The Handing Over of a R22 Million Cheque during the Official Opening of a Public Transport Interchange in Stock Rd, Philippi
• Consultants to Give Input for Best Practice for Province Land Reform
  04 September 2003, Nuy valley near Worcester
• Laingsburg: Outcome Of The Laingsburg Mass Grave Investigation
  03 September 2003, Laingsburg
• Possible breach of the Code of Conduct Referred to the Speaker of the Swellendam Municipality
  03 September 2003
• Call on Communities to Assist with Donations for the Kosovo Community in Weltevreden North
  02 September 2003, Cape town
• The Salvage Operation of the Maersk "Sealand Express" in Capable Hands
  22 August 2003, Cape town
• 2nd Update - Storm Damage in the Western Cape
  20 August 2003, Cape Town
• Visit to Flooded Areas
  20 August 2003, Cape Town
• Storm Damage in the Western Cape
  19 August 2003, Cape Town
• Municipal Name Change: Bitou Municipality
  29 July 2003
• Western Cape Local Government Now in the Hands of Executive Mayors
  25 June 2003, Cape Town
• Budget Vote 2003, Briefing Notes
  19 June 2003, Cape Town
• Local Government Budget Vote for 2003
  19 June 2003, Cape Town