This is the report of the proceedings of the Access 2004 Conference held in Cape Town from 29 November to 2 December 2004.  > 

Good accounting is a prerequisite for providing credible information, performing the management function and accountability. The Western Cape Provincial Government's Fiscal Policy 2003 - 2006, Chapter 4,began to address accounting issues. The Accounting Review 2003 is a new initiative, building on previous work done. It is an effort to begin to develop interpretative accounting skills and offers a reflection on the broad strategic shifts and the consequential challenges facing the provincial government in the accounting environment. Examples of these challenges are the implementation of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), new Standard Chart of Accounts and the new Basic Accounting System - the latter two, both with effect from 1 April 2004.  > 

This important report is the result of the summit held in Cape Town, 23-24 June 2005, which focused on the problem of rape. Presentations were made by the National Prosecuting Authority, National Prosecuting Authority Western Cape, SAPS Western Cape, Department of Correctional Services, Department of Community Safety, Multi Agency Delivery Action Mechanism, Department of Social Services and Poverty Alleviation, Department of Health: Thuthuzela Care Centre, Western Cape Education Department, Joint Forum on Policing (NGOs), and the Medical Research Council. In-depth panel discussions also took place and the points raised are noted in this document. A Provincial Forum to deal with Rape and Violence against Women and Children was a positive outcome of the summit. An initial meeting of this group will be held on in July 2005 to plan a way forward.  > 

The Department of Social Services and Poverty Alleviation (DSS & PA) undertook an audit of home- and community-based care (HCBC) in the Western Cape between October 2002 and February 2003. The audit formed part of an audit of home- and community-based care undertaken by the national departments of Health and Social Development in all provinces. The audit is a repeat of a similar survey undertaken in 2000 and 2001.  > 

This study identifies which national departments have programmes and policies relating to children aged 0 - 9 years, and who is responsible for the implementation of these policies and programmes.  >