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Earth Hour has grown into one of the biggest environmental campaigns in the world. Last year, 172 countries and territories participated. This is a massive growth from its start in Sydney, Australia in 2007. There were also over 2 billion impressions of the campaign hashtags on Twitter in the 3 days leading up to Earth Hour. The campaign continues to mobilise people of all ages across the globe to take action against the most immediate threat to the survival of our planet: climate change.

About Earth Hour

Join millions of people around the world on 30 March from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm for Earth Hour. Switch off your lights and appliances to show that you're taking a stand against climate change. 

What is Ebola?

Ebola virus disease (EVD) was formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever and is a severe, often fatal illness in humans and non-human primates (monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees).

How is it Transmitted?

The Ebola virus can spread through direct contact (through broken skin or mucous membranes including the nose, mouth and eyes) with the blood or any body fluids of an infected person, so remember:

 "We provide support to the provincial leadership and enable economic growth through the generation and co-ordination of economic research and planning, and through the active support of key economic thematic drivers and enablers that will stimulate economic growth across the economy and within sections of the economy."

CATALYTIC INITIATIVES

At Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute students learn about the fundamental principles of farming and other agricultural practices.

Childhood obesity is on the rise within our communities. This is largely owing to a poor diet that encourages overeating; and a lack of exercise as children become more reliant on online methods of entertainment, which keep them sedentary.

Obesity in children is a major concern, not only because it may affect the self-esteem of children, but also because it predisposes them to a number of lifestyle diseases that include glucose intolerance, diabetes and more. The sooner you do something about the weight concerns of your child, the easier it will be to resolve.

If you’re a techno-enthusiast or have an appetite for the internet, you could win up to R10 000 by entering the Department of Economic Development and Tourism internet competition.

This initiative is hosted under the Western Cape Broadband Initiative and follows the roll-out of several public WiFi zones in our province.

It’s open to all citizens in the Western Cape and is made up of two categories, which will run at the same time.

Township economies are often forgotten as opportunity-laden contributors to our economy. Many people underestimate their importance.

This is a complete list of all environmental documents.

What you need to do

If you want to study to become a qualified teacher, you have to meet 1 of 2 requirements:

This brochure provides information to mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of their babies' lives. The pamphlet also answers some of the tricky questions about breastfeeding.

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) focuses on skills development and providing work opportunities. It is one of the important ways the Western Cape Government is working to reduce the levels of poverty and unemployment in the province. It does this through:

Rocherpan Nature Reserve now has 4 new eco-friendly accommodation units for nature lovers to enjoy.

The Western Cape offers diverse destinations that cater for everybody’s taste. From mountain retreats, forest meanders, Karoo night skies and a choice of hiking trails along two different oceans - you'll always find new and exciting scenery.