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Warning Signs for Cancer in Children
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A list of warning signs to look out for for cancer in children.  > 
Warning! Aids Can Kill Your Business
(File type: pdf; size: 74 KB)
This brochure provides information on how HIV/Aids will impact on your business and encourages businesses to develop workplace policies and programmes.  > 
Water Fluoridation
A fact sheet fluoridation of water, what it means, whether it is cost effective, the international example and the health benefits.  > 
Water Storage Levels - Western Cape June 2005
(File type: pdf; size: 142 KB)
This publication includes details of the dam levels in the Western Cape as of June 2005.  > 
WCED - Summary of Schools Facts and Figures
This document sets out how many schools and other learning institutions, learners and educators there are in the Western Cape.  > 
WCED HIV/AIDS Lifeskills Programme
This information sheet describes some of the Western Cape Education Department's plans for HIV/AIDS and sexuality education in 2003.  > 
Web Directory of Arts & Culture Organisations in the Western Cape
This listing of arts and culture organisations forms part of the Western Cape Public Sector Directory.  > 
Web Directory of Business Related Public Sector Organisations in the Western Cape
This listing of business related public sector organisations forms part of the Western Cape Public Sector Directory.  > 
Web Directory of Professional Bodies and Associations in the Western Cape
This listing of professional bodies and associations forms part of the Western Cape Public Sector Directory.  > 
Web Directory of Technology & Science Organisations in the Western Cape
This listing of technology and science organisations forms part of the Western Cape Public Sector Directory.  > 
Web Directory of Trade Unions in the Western Cape
This listing of trade unions organisations forms part of the Western Cape Public Sector Directory.  > 
Western Cape Arts, Culture, Heritage Awards 2008
The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport seeks to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions in the areas of Arts and Culture, Language, Museums, Heritage , Libraries and Archive Services in the Western Cape.  > 
Western Cape Budget 2003 - Poster
(File type: pdf; size: 413 KB)
This poster provides an overview of the 2003 Budget of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape.  > 
Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and Action Plan, 2008
(File type: pdf; size: 2.0 MB)
The response strategy and action plan aims to strengthen the Western Cape province's resilience to climate change and its adaptive capacity, particularly in vulnerable economic sectors and communities. It identifes prioritised programmes and defines key outcomes.  > 
Western Cape Contacts for Intergovernmental Relations
(File type: pdf; size: 127 KB)
This document gives the contact details for: Official/s that will act as liaison officer/s between the Department and municipalities Officials responsible for the different municipal areas and projects concerned Official that the Department of Local Government and Housing can liaise with in terms of all IGR engagements  > 
Western Cape Cultural Commission: Candidate Nominations 2008
The Western Cape Cultural Commission calls for nominations of candidates to serve a 3-year term. The aim of the commission is to preserve, promote and develop culture in the Western Cape.  > 
Western Cape Directory of SMME Service Providers
(File type: pdf; size: 13 KB)
Western Cape Education Department Budget Presentation to Western Cape Standing Committee on Education, Cultural Affairs and Sport
(File type: pdf; size: 38 KB)
Western Cape Education Department (WCED) budget presentation to the Western Cape Standing Committee on Education, Cultural Affairs and Sport by Education MEC Cameron Dugmore.  > 
Western Cape Information and Communication Technology Sector Scan 2001
(File type: pdf; size: 631 KB)
This comprehensive study of the ICT industry in the Western Cape explores the nature of businesses in the province, their major strengths and weaknesses, and the key issues and challenges facing businesses.  > 
Western Cape Integrated Coastal Management Programme
(File type: pdf; size: 2.0 MB)
The aim of the CMP is to facilitate "improved planning of coastal resources" as well as allow for "better targeted investment from government and non government organisations to support sustainable coastal development."  > 
Western Cape Integrated Tourism Development Framework (Executive Summary)
(File type: pdf; size: 284 KB)
This summary contains the highlights of the Integrated Tourism Development Framework (ITDF) for the Western Cape. It looks at research on the WC tourism product portfolio, target markets and the potential for linking the Cape Metropole to the Western Cape "hinterland". It also identifies Tourism Development Areas (TDAs) and concludes by looking at the facilitation of private sector investment and the way forward for TDAs. It should be read in conjunction with the situational analysis, spatial framework and tourism investment framework.  > 
Western Cape Integrated Tourism Development Framework - Consultation Process
(File type: pdf; size: 79 KB)
This document outlines the consultation process around the Integrated Tourism Development Framework, including data-gathering, establishing a steering committee, stakeholder meetings and presentations to stakeholders.  > 
Western Cape Liquor Bill: Draft for Comment
The Western Cape Liquor Bill provides for the licensing for the retail sale and micro-manufacture of liquor in the Western Cape.This is open for public comment. Please note: only written comments can be accepted.Closing date: 16 April 2008 Send comments via: email: nmanjezi@pgwc.gov.za fax: 021 487 1685 post: The Secretary, Western Cape Provincial Parliament (Attention: Ms N Manjezi), PO Box 648, Cape Town, 8000.  > 
Western Cape Liquor Board Agendas: 2005
These are the agendas for the meetings of the Western Cape Liquor Licence Board. Each Agenda lists the liquor licence applications that the Board has discussed or will be discussing at the meeting.  > 
Western Cape Liquor Board Agendas: 2006
These are the agendas for the meetings of the Western Cape Liquor Licence Board for 2006. Each Agenda lists the liquor licence applications that the Board has discussed or will be discussing at the meeting.  > 
Western Cape Liquor Board Agendas: 2007
These are the agendas for the meetings of the Western Cape Liquor Licence Board for 2007. Each Agenda lists the liquor licence applications that the Board has discussed or will be discussing at the meeting.  > 
Western Cape Liquor Board Agendas: 2008
These are the agendas for the meetings of the Western Cape Liquor Licence Board for 2008. Each Agenda lists the liquor licence applications that the Board has discussed or will be discussing at the meeting.  > 
Western Cape Musicians Association Membership: Draft for Comment
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This document outlines membership criteria and benefits on the Western Cape Musicians Association. You are invited to comment and give input on the document. Comments can be sent to: Gift Khumalo, giftkhumalo@proeventssa.com or William Rezant, 073 399 0244 or williamrezant@yahoo.com  > 
Western Cape Police Service Charter
(File type: pdf; size: 141 KB)
The Charter describes the obligations to which the Police Service in the Western Cape has committed itself, such as answering all 10111 calls within 15 seconds.  > 
Western Cape Province Cabinet Meets Business: 2008
(File type: pdf; size: 731 KB)
This presentation outlines key strategic issues and the role of business in partnership with government.  > 
Western Cape Provincial Cabinet Meets Business
(File type: pdf; size: 288 KB)
Western Cape Provincial Government Contacts
This list gives contact details for Western Cape provincial government departments.  > 
Western Cape Provincial Honours Awards 2007
(File type: doc; size: 89 KB)
Western Cape Provincial Parliament
(File type: pdf; size: 448 KB)
Western Cape Public Sector Directory
The Western Cape Public Sector Directory is a comprehensive list of online links to various government organisations and departments, parastatals, NGOs and other public entities, that may be useful to citizens and tourists in the Western Cape. Its purpose is to make general information available in order to enable ease of communication with and among organisations within the Public Sector. Please note that contact details are based on research completed in January 2002. Please email updated contact details and comments to questions@capegateway.gov.za.  > 
Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal Brochure
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This brochure sets out the functions and responsibilities of the Western Cape Rental Housing Tribunal.  > 
Western Cape SMME Support Organisations
(File type: doc; size: 88 KB)
This document contains information on SMME support organisations in the Western Cape.  > 
Western Cape Tourism & Investment Trends Card
(File type: pdf; size: 328 KB)
This easy-to-read card provides operators, investors and decision makers with an overview of tourism in the Western Cape. It tracks critical statistics pertaining to international and domestic tourism markets and highlights key developments relating to tourism.  > 
Western Cape Tourism Barometer ? March 2008
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Western Cape Trends Card
(File type: pdf)
This information card provides statistics and figures about the tourism industry in the Western Cape. It includes information about the number of foreign visitors, the purpose of their visit, the length of their stay and their expenditure.  > 
Western Cape Valuation Board Members
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This document lists all the Valuation Board Members of each Municipality within the Western Cape  > 
What are Consumer Rights?
The 2004 National Consumer Survey found that very few South Africans know what their consumer rights are. This short publication sets out the eight internationally recognised consumer rights that underpin consumer rights organisations and campaigns. These rights are not the same as the human rights contained in the constitution, although they are complementary in many ways.  > 
What are Family Group Conferences?
Family Group Conferences are one of the many restorative justice mechanisms used to reintegrate young offenders into society. This short article explains in more detail what family group conferences are and how they work.  > 
What are Human Rights?
(File type: pdf; size: 1.4 MB)
This booklet explains each of the thirty basic human rights as declared in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  > 
What is Asthma?
This publication includes information on symptoms, causes and treatment of asthma. It also provides information on the prevalence of Asthma in South Africa.  > 
What is Diversion?
Young people who have been accused of a crime are often diverted out of the official criminal justice system, with or without special conditions, and into programmes aimed at developing life skills as an alternative to spending time in prison.  > 
What is Mental Health?
A concise and clear document on what mental health and mental illness means. An informal questionnaire on coping with stress and answers to frequently asked questions about mental health.  > 
What is NICRO?
This note describes NICRO, the main provider of diversion services.  > 
What is Restorative Justice?
Concerns about the effectiveness of traditional criminal justice systems have given rise to new approaches to criminal justice. One such approach is Restorative Justice, a theory that focuses on reconciling and reintegrating offenders into society rather than on retribution. This theory and its practical applications are explained briefly in this short article.  > 
What is the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women?
Held each year from 25 November to 10 December, the 16 Days of Activism is an international campaign to raise awareness around and end violence against women.  > 
What is the Cape Gateway Portal?
Describes the main features of the site.  > 
What is the Child Justice Forum?
The Western Cape Child Justice Forum is a unique entity that exists to monitor the numbers of children awaiting trial in the province and develop and promote alternative methods of dealing with young offenders. Details on the forum are provided in this short descriptive article.  > 
What is the Child Protection Register?
All children who have been the subject of an investigation relating to child abuse, neglect, labour or exploitation are put on the Child Protection Register. The child's name and the details of the case will remain on the Register until the child turns 18, even if the case has been closed and the family situation deemed safe enough for the child to return to/remain in the family home.  > 
What to Do at an Accident Scene
This document contains step-by-step information on what to do if you are in a vehicle accident.  > 
Who are Probation Officers?
This short article explains the role of probation officers in the criminal justice system.  > 
Who Is the Sheriff?
(File type: pdf; size: 87 KB)
This brochure explains the powers and functions of the sheriff.  > 
Women in Sport and Recreation
(File type: pdf; size: 382 KB)
This pamphlet describes the activites of the Women in Sport and Recreation programme.  > 
Women's Month 2006 Events Calender
(File type: pdf; size: 229 KB)
The calender provides details about events taking place during Women's Month 2006.  > 
Workshops: Funding for Cultural Organisations for 2005/2006
This document sets out the workshops times and application deadlines for applications for funding from the Western Cape Cultural Commission for 2005/2006.  > 
World Aids Day 2006 Campaign Poster
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This poster highlights the 2006 World Aids Day campaign theme, 'Stop Aids...Keep the Promise' and emphasises the importance of prevention.  > 
World Environment Day 2005: Issues for the Millenium
(File type: pdf; size: 451 KB)
The theme for World Environment Day 2005 was "Green Cities". This extract from the UN brochure created for this focus day, explains why cities pose a particular threat to the environment.  > 
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