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The Western Cape Government works very hard to accommodate all children in the provincial school system. We want all children who are preparing for their first year of primary or high school, to find a suitable placement in time for the new academic year.
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
Climate change affects all of us. Join the Earth Hour movement by switching off all your lights and non-essential appliances on Saturday, 24 March from 20:30 to 21:30. Learn more about Earth Hour and how climate change affects us all.
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.
Join millions of people around the world on 26 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.
There are many ways to lower your energy consumption and save money in and around your home.
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:
- Quarterly Economic Reports
"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
Of the Western Cape Government’s R59 billion budget, 8.41% will be spent in the Eden district.
Infrastructure led growth leads to job creation. Some of the major infrastructure projects in this area are:
At Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute students learn about the fundamental principles of farming and other agricultural practices.
If you've had unprotected sex and fear that it may lead to an unwanted pregnancy, you can consider taking an emergency contraceptive.
This publication provides information about employment of people with disabilities to employers and employees.
The Employment Equity Act protects you, and your rights, from any form of discrimination by your employer. Here’s all you need to know about this Act.
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.
132 bird species in South Africa are regionally threatened and vulnerable, and some could even face extinction. Here's how you can change that.
The local community can enjoy free online access and computer training at the WCG eCentre in Mbekweni. Find out more about the eCentre.
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.
The Western Cape Government is implementing an enterprise content management (ECM) system to improve service delivery.
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), as the custodian for records management in the provincial government, is tasked with mainstreaming ECM. This will enforce records management policy within the Western Cape and thereby provide more efficient access to information; a reduction in paper wastage and storage costs; and the effective safeguarding of institutional knowledge and institutional memory.
Find out about the support which we offer to entrepreneurs to help start-ups grow.
Township economies are often forgotten as opportunity-laden contributors to our economy. Many people underestimate their importance.
Events:
Understanding Mpox: clinical presentation, diagnosis, management & public health response
Click here to register for this webinar.
Date: 20 June 2024 | 19:00 to 21:00
Cost:
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:
South African tax residents who worked overseas for more than 183 days (of which 60 consecutive) were exempt from paying income tax on their foreign earnings but that has now changed. It was suggested that this exemption be relooked in the 2019 Budget Review and the term “expat tax” has since been buzzing among South Africans near and far.
Rocherpan Nature Reserve now has 4 new eco-friendly accommodation units for nature lovers to enjoy.
Be a tourist in your own province and experience the beauty of the West Coast region. With the Atlantic Ocean as its western border, the Cape West Coast boasts many pristine, sandy white beaches and has a feast of attractions sure to suit the whole family.
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.
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We are pleased to share with you that the Western Cape Government (WCG) has once again achieved certification as a Top Employer in 2024. |
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