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WoW! is a Healthy Lifestyles partnership initiative of the Western Cape Government and its valued partners. WoW! aims to enable people to make Healthy Lifestyle choices throughout our life course - from planning Pregnancy and Birth to Youth, Adult and Senior Years. Choices we make today about how we live (LIVE!), the types of food we eat and drink (EAT!), and how often we do physical activities (PLAY!), affect our future health.
The Oceana Hout Bay Seafood Festival (24-28 September 2014), is set to promote cultural appreciation in the deep south, by hosting a variety of events and attractions that celebrate our c
This section contains documents relating to health research in the Western Cape.
These guides provide practical tips on how to lead a healthier life, from nutrition to exercise to sun safety.
Know what to be on the lookout for and help us fight corruption and fraud.
Tuberculosis is treatable. Find out how we can beat TB in the Western Cape.
Find out how and where to get help for young people that’s still at school and displaying emotional and behavioural problems which, currently or in future, may lead them to be in trouble with the law.
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.
On 24 September each year, South Africans come together to celebrate Heritage Day. Heritage Day encourages South Africans to celebrate their culture, beliefs and traditions.
Are you a budding treasure hunter? Strap on your boots, explore our province and enter Heritage Hunt!
Urban Design Services cc has been authorised by the Western Cape Government Department of Transport and Public Works to prepare and submit an HIA for the proposed re-development of the former Conradie Hospital site.
Media Statement by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport
Health care facilities previously located at the Zwelihle, Mount Pleasant and Hermanus clinics can now be found in one location at the Hermanus Community Day Centre.
Hermanus Community Day Centre Features
The Department of Transport and Public Works upgraded the Hermanus Hospital to improve its service delivery to the increasing Hermanus and Overstrand population.
The R68 million project started in January 2011 and was occupied by the Department of Health in April 2013.
Manenberg has been identified as a key area for urban transformation. The community is plagued by gang violence and drug abuse which poses great danger to its development.
Some challenges outlined by the community include:
Take the test and see how much you know about HIV&Aids.
The Western Cape Department of Health 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.
Holiday Activities
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.
Safety measures in the home to make sure that you can enjoy your independence for longer.
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.
If you have any queries about housing, you can approach your nearest Housing office (listed below) or visit the:
Housing Information Kiosk
Second Floor
Cape Town Civic Centre (on Hertzog Boulevard in central Cape Town).
021 444 0333
Housing Information Branch
50 Wale Street
Cape Town
08h00 – 13h00, Mon - Fri
Housing database queries can be e-mailed to Housing.DB@capetown.gov.za
Prevent HIV, know your status and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from getting HIV.
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.
Getting a driver's licence is necessary if you want to get behind the wheel legally. Here's what you'll need to do to apply for or renew your driver's licence.
Before you apply
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.
All South Africans can now apply for the new Smart Identity card. Here's how.
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 2005/06 tax year. There are seven different tax returns which are distinguised from one another by colour.
These are guides to completing your tax returns for the 2006/07 tax year.
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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.
There's often no way to prevent a flood, but there are many ways to keep safe and prepare to make sure you and your family are safe. Floods are usually caused by storms that bring heavy rain and can cause serious damage once the water accumulates on land and enters homes and other buildings. People living in low-lying areas are most affected. Other possible causes include:
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.
Cars and other motor vehicles are necessities for most people and businesses. While choosing your dream vehicle can be exciting. you need to ensure it is properly licenced and registered to prevent your dreams from becoming a nightmare.
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 Law Society of South Africa is hosting it's National Wills Week from 17 to 21 September 2018. If you don't have a will in place or simply can't afford a lawyer, National Wills Week offers you an opportunity to have a will drafted for free. You can book an appointment with a participating lawyer nearest to you.
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).
All South Africans are guaranteed their human rights as set out in our Constitution and Bill of Rights. Find out where you can go If you feel that your rights are violated.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about where/how to apply for a house and check the status of your subsidy application.
The Department of Human Settlements is responsible for developing sustainable integrated human settlements in the Western Cape, which means that we are tasked with creating human settlements that afford their residents access to social and economic opportunities close to where they live. To achieve this, the Department makes use of different housing programs.
Planning Cycle
The project planning cycle takes a full calendar year to complete. The execution of the planning cycle is the responsibility of the Director: Provincial Planning.
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.
In a celebration of Heritage Month 2014, Heritage Western Cape (HWC) has focussed on the declaration of four new Provincial Heritage Sites that our history and diversity. From an ancient archaeological site that holds evidence pertaining to the origins of all humans to a cultural landscape consisting of early cape vernacular architecture to a school that has overcome tremendous odds to reach excellence as well as a cathedral around which numerous protests rallied, these sites truly reflect our colourful cape.
Members of the public are invited to apply to serve for a period of three years on the committees for Heritage Western Cape, a provincial heritage resources authority. Heritage Western Cape bears the responsibility to protect, promote and manage the heritage resources of the Western Cape. Its mandate is determined by the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act 25 of 1999) and the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999).
Committees are as follows:
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