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The SIDAFF Programme is an innovative financing mechanism designed to aggregate water and wastewater infrastructure projects from multiple municipalities in the Western Cape. It enables access to blended local and international funding, including grants and donor money, to advance projects from feasibility to bankability.
- Who it is for:
- municipalities in the Western Cape that meet prudent financial management criteria
- How to act on it:
- Municipalities must qualify based on financial management standards and join through the provincial government's coordination process. A special-purpose vehicle will be established to transition responsibility to municipalities while maintaining oversight by the Western Cape Government.
Top-performing ABET Level 4 learners are recognised at an annual awards ceremony. This includes learners who pass multiple subjects or achieve a full General Education and Training Certificate (GETC).
- Who it is for:
- high-performing ABET Level 4 learners
- How to act on it:
- Achieve qualifying results in ABET Level 4 exams and be selected for inclusion in the awards ceremony.
Adults can register and complete the ABET Level 4 qualification through Community Learning Centres (CLCs) across the Western Cape. This qualification allows adults to gain foundational education equivalent to Grade 12, enabling further study or employment opportunities.
- Who it is for:
- adult learners in the Western Cape
- How to act on it:
- Register at a Community Learning Centre (CLC) and complete the required learning areas.
Adult learners can enter one or more learning areas in the ABET Level 4 examinations, which are held annually. These include subjects such as Mathematical Literacy, English, and Travel and Tourism.
- Who it is for:
- adult learners registered in ABET programmes
- How to act on it:
- Enrol in a learning area through a Community Learning Centre and sit for the annual ABET Level 4 examination.
The Department of Infrastructure's Professional Development Programme offers structured training, secondments, rotations, and mentorship to engineering graduates and professionals to gain practical experience and meet the requirements for registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Participants receive hands-on project leadership opportunities across various departments, including health and education infrastructure.
- Who it is for:
- engineering graduates and professionals in the Western Cape Government seeking ECSA registration
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the Department of Infrastructure; participants are typically selected from bursary recipients or existing government employees with relevant qualifications.
The Western Cape Education Department has created a series of online videos to teach learners and the public how to stop sharing harmful content, particularly videos of bullying and assaults involving children. These videos provide clear guidance on responsible social media behaviour.
- Who it is for:
- learners, parents, caregivers, general public, social media users
- How to act on it:
- Visit the WCED’s anti-bullying webpage to view the videos
Girls who did not receive the HPV vaccine during previous campaigns can still get vaccinated later in the year. This includes girls in private and independent schools, as well as those who were not vaccinated in past programmes.
- Who it is for:
- girls in private and independent schools, and those who missed earlier vaccination campaigns
- How to act on it:
- Parents and caregivers should contact their school or the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness to arrange catch-up vaccination.
The Department of Social Development will invite proposals from organisations and entities to partner in expanding social services at the Tafelberg site, particularly for persons with disabilities and older persons. This includes residential services and other support programmes.
- Who it is for:
- organisations providing social services, non-profits, community-based groups, service providers for persons with disabilities and older persons
- How to act on it:
- Submit proposals to the Department of Social Development for consideration in partnership opportunities related to the Tafelberg site redevelopment.
The provincial Department of Infrastructure is investigating the viability of developing affordable housing on a portion of the Tafelberg site previously used for accommodation. This is part of broader efforts to deliver affordable housing in well-located areas.
- Who it is for:
- affordable housing developers, urban planners, architects, municipal authorities, public housing agencies
- How to act on it:
- Engage with the Department of Infrastructure to participate in or contribute to the ongoing investigation into affordable housing development on the Tafelberg site.
Students from under-resourced schools can join after-school sports activities at one of over 180 MOD centres across the Western Cape. These programmes offer sports like soccer, cricket, netball, softball, and athletics to keep youth engaged and away from anti-social behaviour.
- Who it is for:
- youth in under-resourced schools
- How to act on it:
- Enrol through your school or local MOD centre during after-school hours.
Adult learners can obtain the GETC: ABET qualification through one of the 113 adult learning centres in the Western Cape, which enables further education, training, career development, and employment opportunities.
- Who it is for:
- adult learners in the Western Cape seeking formal education credentials
- How to act on it:
- Register and enroll at an ABET centre in the Western Cape
Adult learners can register to write ABET Level 4 examinations in various learning areas including Mathematical Literacy, Languages, Information and Communication Technology, Early Childhood Development, and Life Orientation.
- Who it is for:
- adult learners in the Western Cape interested in writing ABET exams
- How to act on it:
- Register with an ABET centre in the Western Cape