This important report is the result of the summit held in Cape Town, 23-24 June 2005, which focussed 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 & 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 2000-2001.  >