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SA: An Overview
This online resource, based on the South African Yearbook, provides detailed and up-to-date information on South Africa and the services and projects of the various government departments.  > 
A Safer Home for the Whole Family
This guide on how to ensure that your home and garden are safe for you and your children was sponsored by HTH, in association with Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Southern Africa.  > 
Safety Tips for Tourists
This leaflet provides visitors with guidelines and precautionary measures to ensure a safe and secure stay in the Western Cape.  > 
SALC Discussion Paper 104: Domestic Partnerships
This discussion paper considers possible approaches to legally recognising same-sex domestic partnerships and opposite-sex domestic partnerships where the couple has decided not to marry.  > 
SALC Discussion Paper 74: Customary Law Marriage
This discussion paper considers recommendations for changes to the laws around customary marriages in order to extend the recognition and protections that are enjoyed by civil marriages.  > 
SALC Report on Project 109: Review of the Marriage Act 25 of 1961
(File type: pdf)
This report highlights the issues around the 1961 Act that need to be considered. It then reviews the discussion and comments contained in and following the Discussion Paper before making a revised recommendation. A draft Bill encompassing these suggestions is appended to the report.  > 
SALC Report on Project 59: Islamic Marriages and Related Matters
(File type: doc)
This report considers the proposals made in the Discussion Paper and the public's responses to these. It includes a Draft Bill that encompasses the revised recommendations.  > 
SAPS Section 14 Manual
This manual was prepared in accordance with the Promotion of Access to Information Act No 2, 2000. It explains the structure of the SAPS, the nature of the records held by the SAPS, and how to apply to gain access to those records.  > 
Saving Energy in the Home
Cleaner Production is changing the way we do and use things, by making them more efficient and causing less pollution and waste. It is based on the principle that prevention is better than cure. This can lead to fundamental changes in people's mindsets and their actions. This publication provides tips on how you can save energy, save water and minimise waste.  > 
School Calendar 2005
This publication lists the Western Cape school and public holidays for 2005, as well as international focus days.  > 
School Fees and Fee Exemptions
This document provides information on how school fees are set and what parents need to do if they are unable to pay their child's school fees.  > 
School Governing Bodies (SGBs)
This publications provides parents with information on School Governing Bodies: what they are, what their function is and who participates. It also outlines parents' roles and responsibilities in the governance of the school.  > 
Screening for Developmental Disabilities in Pre-School Children
(File type: pdf; size: 449 KB)
Detailed guidelines for health workers on how to screen for developmental disability in children aged from 0-6 weeks, 9 months and 18 months. Information is also given on when to refer to cases up the line.  > 
Seasonality Map
This map provides information on activities and events in the Western Cape throughout the year.  > 
The Self-Help Approach to Consumer Problems
(File type: pdf; size: 1.2 MB)
This handbook contains information on consumer rights and consumer organisations. It also contains a simplified complaints procedure and tips on how to be a smart customer.  > 
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
This publication provides information regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections, including what to expect from a health care professional and risk factors.  > 
The Sheriff
(File type: pdf; size: 308 KB)
This brochure provides information on the sheriffs of the court and their duties.  > 
The Sheriff's Profession
This brochure contains information on what the sheriff does and how one can become a sheriff.  > 
Short Course Prospectus 2006: Cape Institute for Agricultural Training: Elsenburg
(File type: pdf; size: 405 KB)
This prospectus provides a description of all the short courses offered by the Cape Institute for Agricultural Training (Elsenburg).  > 
Small Business Support Booklet
(File type: pdf; size: 102 KB)
This Handbook provides tourism businesses with a comprehensive list of support services (training, mentorship, etc) that are available to tourism SMMEs.  > 
Small Business Week Programme
(File type: pdf; size: 57 KB)
This programme outlines the day by day activities at the Small Business Week 2004 event. These include seminars, workshops, exhibitions and presentations.  > 
Small Claims Court: Institute Your Own Claim
(File type: pdf; size: 99 KB)
This detailed brochure sets out what you need to do to institute a claim in the Small Claims Court. It also contains information on the court procedures.  > 
Smart Cape Access Project Presentation
This presentation outlines the SmartCape Access Project and highlights the key aspects of the pilot project evaluation.  > 
SMME Providers
(File type: pdf; size: 281 KB)
An up-to-date list of Service Providers for SMME's in the Western Cape who provide training, mentorship, business support and finance assistance to Small and Medium businesses. The Service Providers are partners of Provincial Government and charge nominal fees for some services.  > 
Social Capital and Volunteerism
(File type: doc; size: 39 KB)
This document discusses the links between volunteerism and social capital.  > 
Social Capital in Practise
(File type: pdf; size: 413 KB)
A lecture presented at UCT to undergraduates in 2007, covering:Social Capital Definition Social Capital in Practice Social Capital within the PGWC "Internal Social Capital ''External" Social Capital Challenges Social Capital Website Social Capital Website  > 
Social Capital in the Provincial Government of the Western Cape (PGWC)
Social Capital formation is one of the eight pillars of the Provincial Growth and Development strategy iKapa elihlumayo. Therefore social capital has to inform the work the Provincial Government as a whole. The strategy itself was launched in October 2005 at UWC. But what does that imply for operations of each department? How does the strategy affect other strategies, programmes and projects? What is the government currently doing around social capital? With the theme of the month in October we would like to give you some answers to those questions. Have a look at what the social cluster departments are doing on social capital.  > 
Social Capital Projects in the Western Cape (2006)
Have a look at projects that are linked to social capital. If your social capital should be on this website or if you have any questions send us an email to cgomulia@uwc.ac.za.  > 
Some of the Provincial Treasury's Accomplishments
This document highlights some of the Provincial Treasury's most important achievements since its creation in 1995.  > 
South Africa is Close to Eliminating Iodine Deficiency Disorders
(File type: pdf; size: 200 KB)
A descriptive document on Iodine Deficiency Disorders in South Africa and attempts made to eliminate the problem. A summary of the findings of the Medical Research Council on the introduction of iodised salt in shops is also included.  > 
South Africa's Economic Transformation: A Strategy for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
(File type: pdf)
This strategy document defines broad-based black economic empowerment and sets out the policy objectives and key principles of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). It also considers the policy instruments required to achieve BEE and financing for BEE. Finally, the document looks at the IDC's role in financing Black Economic Empowerment.  > 
South African HIV/AIDS Life Skills Education Materials Directory (1st edition)
(File type: pdf; size: 743 KB)
This publication is intended to support HIV/AIDS education activities. It focuses mainly on education and information material intended for use by the general public. Most of the materials listed are printed materials such as books, booklets, games and posters, with a smaller subset of audio-visual materials. The directory contains publishing details for all materials so that they can be ordered directly from the producers.  > 
South African Science and Technology: Key Facts and Figures 2002
(File type: pdf)
This publication provides an overview of the science and technology sectors in South Africa. It includes information on the demographic and institutional landscape in SA, the policy context, the structure of the science and technology system in the country, and the size of this system. There are also facts and figures on R&D funding and R&D outputs.  > 
South African Year Book: Ten Years of Democracy
(File type: pdf; size: 179 KB)
Soweto 1976 in Pictures
(File type: pps; size: 316 KB)
Spatial Data Catalogue
(File type: pdf)
Speeding Fines for Light Motor Vehicles
Traffic officers and departments refer to this table of speeding fines, determined by a magistrate, when deciding how much a speeding fine should be.  > 
Spreadsheet of Public Internet Access Points in the Western Cape
(File type: xls; size: 137 KB)
Contains contact and address details.  > 
Start Up
Start Up is a tried and tested entrepreneurship promotion and learning resource. The Start Up package consists of two parts: the Start Up comic story and the Start Up Step-by-Step Guidelines. Copies of Start Up are available from the dti in Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa, isiZulu and Sesotho. If you want to receive a free sample copy of the Start Up comic, please send an email to mbuthelezi@thedti.gov.za, with your address and the language version of your choice.  > 
STI/Condom Week (6 - 14 February 2005)
Promotional information on Condom Awareness Week.  > 
Stopping Sexual Harassment at School - For Learners
(File type: pdf; size: 389 KB)
This booklet provides learners with information on sexual harassment and abuse at school and teaches them how to respond to the situation. It also provides contact details for organisations that can help learners in these situations.  > 
Straight Talk About Tik
(File type: pdf; size: 71 KB)
This publication contains information on the signs of tik abuse as well as options for treatment and counselling.  > 
Strategic Infrastructure Plan 2006 - For Public Comment by 19 June 2006
Closing date for comments: 19 June 2006. Only written comments and queries can be accommodated. Email: wcsip@gibb.co.zaFax: 021 483 5068 Postal Address: Director: Strategic Support, 8th Floor, 9 Dorp Street, Cape Town, 8001  > 
Student Guide to Funding - NSFAS
SA government funded financial assistance for academically deserving and financially needy students.  > 
Summary & Explanation: Western Cape Medium Term Budget Provincial Statement
The Western Cape Medium Term Budget Policy Statement 2005 - 2008 sets out eight main strategies for the province for the next three years, all of which aim to establish the Western Cape as a Home for All. This publication includes a brief overview of the policy statement, as well as a summary of the eight priority strategies and links to the full document and accompanying speech.  > 
Support for Relief Effort
A list of organisations supporting the relief effort for people displaced by violence in the Western Cape.  > 
Sustainability Atlas of the Western Cape 2006
The Sustainability Atlas is a set of thematic maps that spatially represent Local Municipalities in the Western Cape.  > 
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