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A complete list of all award recipients from the 2024 Provincial Sport Awards is available to the public upon request via the Western Cape Government website.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public interested in sport achievements
- How to act on it:
- Visit the official webpage and follow the link to view the full list of winners.
The winners of the 2024 Provincial Sport Awards in the Western Cape are eligible to be nominated for the National Sport Awards. This is an opportunity for top-performing athletes, coaches, and sporting bodies to gain national recognition.
- Who it is for:
- winners of the 2024 Provincial Sport Awards
- How to act on it:
- No action required by the winner; the nomination will be processed by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport on their behalf.
Photographs of the winners from the 2024 Provincial Sport Awards ceremony in Paarl are available upon request to the Western Cape Government.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, media, or organisations seeking visual content
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Head of Communications, Tania Colyn, to request photos.
Parents can apply for school placement for their children in Grade 1 or Grade 8 for the 2025 school year at their local education district office. Applications are still being accepted, especially for late applicants.
- Who it is for:
- parents or guardians of learners applying for Grade 1 or Grade 8
- How to act on it:
- Visit an education district office to submit an application for school placement.
Funds are allocated to provide animal health services to prevent and control animal diseases, supporting livestock safety and productivity.
- Who it is for:
- livestock farmers and animal health providers in the Western Cape
- How to act on it:
- No direct application process described; services are delivered through departmental operations.
A budget allocation of R2.5 million is set aside to upgrade the Veterinary Laboratory, improving disease detection and animal health monitoring.
- Who it is for:
- animal health and veterinary services in the Western Cape
- How to act on it:
- No direct application process described; managed internally by the department.
R103.261 million is allocated to improve agricultural production through research and technology development, particularly focusing on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
- Who it is for:
- agricultural researchers, scientists, and innovation hubs in the Western Cape
- How to act on it:
- No direct application process described; funds are managed by the department for research initiatives.
The Western Cape Education Department is placing learners who submitted applications after 1 January 2023. Of 3,391 such applications received, 2,066 have already been placed, and 1,325 are still being processed. Parents are encouraged to ensure contact details are up to date so they can be reached when placements are offered.
- Who it is for:
- parents of extremely late applicants for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners in 2023
- How to act on it:
- Ensure accurate and current contact details are provided to the department; wait for notification of placement offer
In case of emergencies, the public is advised to keep key emergency contact numbers handy. These include ambulance services, police flying squad, city emergency lines, disaster risk management, poison helpline, childline, lifeline, and search and rescue services.
- Who it is for:
- residents of the Western Cape, drivers, pedestrians, families
- How to act on it:
- Call one of the listed emergency numbers: Police Flying Squad (10111), Ambulance Services (10177), Cell Phone Emergency (112), City of Cape Town General Emergency (107 from landline or 021 480 7700), Disaster Risk Management Centre (080 911 4357), Poisons Information Helpline (0861 555 777), Childline (116), Lifeline (021 461 1113), Wilderness Search and Rescue (021 937 0300).
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages the public to use emergency centres only for life-threatening or severe medical conditions. For minor health issues, people should instead visit their local clinic or general practitioner to help ensure that emergency services remain available for those in critical need.
- Who it is for:
- residents of the Western Cape, drivers, pedestrians, families celebrating during holidays
- How to act on it:
- Visit a local clinic or general practitioner for non-emergency medical needs; call emergency numbers only for serious conditions such as trauma, heart attacks, or difficulty breathing.
Households where a member has a permanent disability will be prioritised in housing allocation processes. Policy guidelines will be issued to all municipalities to ensure this prioritisation is implemented.
- Who it is for:
- households in which a member has a permanent disability
- How to act on it:
- Register as a potential beneficiary through the Human Settlements Branch at a municipal office
The Western Cape Government will give special attention to applications for retrofitting houses to make them accessible for people with disabilities. This includes modifications to improve accessibility for those with physical impairments.
- Who it is for:
- people with disabilities seeking accessible housing modifications
- How to act on it:
- Submit application for house retrofitting through the relevant municipal or provincial housing process