Call for applications to participate in the halal value chain cluster development programme

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism invites companies to submit applications for participation in the Halal Value Chain Cluster Development Programme.

This section contains documents relating to health research in the Western Cape.

Potato chips may be a popular food choice at schools, but it’s not the healthiest choice. 

Tuberculosis is treatable. Find out how we can beat TB in the Western Cape.

Owning a heritage property holds considerable appeal and will add tremendous value to your property. If you believe that you may own a heritage property and would like to register it, here’s how you can do it.

Are you a budding treasure hunter? Strap on your boots, explore our province and enter Heritage Hunt!

Take the test and see how much you know about HIV&Aids.

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness offers several services to ensure that pregnant women and babies have access to HIV services, integrated with all the other aspects of perinatal care and care offered beyond 2 years of age.

This document contains information on the management of HIV/AIDS in schools and the rights and responsibilities of learners, educators and parents with regards to HIV/AIDS. Answers are provided to some of the common questions such as whether HIV positive learners can be excluded from school, whether schools can test learners for HIV and how schools can prevent the risk of HIV transmission in the school environment. Advice is also provided on drafting a school HIV/AIDS policy.

Your life circumstances may lead you to the decision to rent or buy a home. This decision requires you to carefully consider many factors such as affordability and the responsibilities of a homeowner.

Parents may have different reasons why they want their children to receive home education. The Western Cape Education Department helps to start and facilitate the process.

Homelessness is a complex and difficult issue. There's different ways that you can help to make a difference in the lives of those that need it most.

This policy defines the core elements which municipalities in the Western Cape have use when drafting policies for selecting beneficiaries for housing projects.

Following a healthy lifestyle while pregnant and making informed choices is important for your and your unborn child’s health. Avoid alcohol, drugs and tobacco products and ensure that you and your unborn child receive all the nutrients you need to thrive.

Your South African ID is one of the most important documents used to access services for general purposes and day-to-day activities in society.

The Department of Home Affairs started rolling out the new, more secure smart ID card. 

From abusive behaviour on the school playground to disrespecting classmates on social media, bullying is a widespread problem that can affect your child’s mental and emotional health.

Western Cape Minister of Education Debbie Schäfer has urged parents and learners to report incidents of bullying. “It saddens me both as a parent and the provincial minister for education that bullying is a real issue in many of our schools.” She said parents are key to identifying behavioural changes in their children.

These are guides to completing your tax returns for the 2006/07 tax year.

1. On Friday 21 January 2022, you can visit the Western Cape Education Department's website (available from 11:00 onwards).

The South African National Defence Force Reserves is a voluntary and part-time directorate of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). Joining the reserves gives you the opportunity to serve your country, if you would like to join the reserves here's how.

A burn is one of the most devastating injuries. It leaves in its wake both physical and mental anguish on a child.

Many burn injuries are accidental and are a common cause of unintentional injury – preventative care can reduce the likelihood of an unintended incident.

This publication contains suggestions on how to save water at home, at work and in your garden. It can be a simple exercise to save 10% on your annual water bill without drastically changing your lifestyle.

The Western Cape Government is passionate about giving more people in our province the opportunity escape poverty and live better lives. We believe that the best and most sustainable way to do this is to create an environment in which businesses can grow – because growing economies create jobs.

In February/March 2015, Western Cape Government Health together with the National Department of Health and the Department of Education, had professional teams travelling to schools across the Western Cape. Their aim was to vaccinate all girls in Grade 4, who were nine years and older and who attend a public or special school, against Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Human Rights Day is more than just a public holiday. It commemorates a day that gave South Africans the basis of one of the country’s most important documents, the Bill of Rights. 

The Department of Human Settlements is responsible for developing sustainable integrated human settlements in South Africa. The Western Cape Department of Human Settlements can be contacted for queries related to the Western Cape only. Citizens outside of the province should contact their respective provincial human settlement departments through the links below should they have enquiries.

Defined as a modern-day form of slavery, human trafficking can be put to an end when we are well informed.