The Gender Framework firstly outlines the nature and extent of gender issues and concerns in the Housing environment in South Africa. Secondly, it provides a framework for the Western Cape Department of Housing to implement strategies to deal with gender issues and concerns.  > 

This draft document is intended to guide the transformation of the Department in order to ensure that resources and funding are appropriately allocated to areas of greatest need in order to redress inequalities. Comments on the draft can be sent to: The Transformation Task Team; Chairman: Mr. J. Smith; Department of Social Services and Poverty Alleviation; Private Bag X9112; Cape Town; 8000. Or you can contact the social services toll free number (0800 220 250) for more information or email rescentre@pgwc.gov.za. Closing date for comments: 31 May 2005 at 12:00.  > 

This draft document is aimed at developing a policy that can inform new legislation governing the formation, incorporation, functioning, winding-up and dissolution of co-operatives. The policy aims at developing legislation that allows for more effective, inclusive participation in co-operatives while maintaining their business focus so that these entities can impact positively on and contribute to the development of the economy of the country.  > 

This policy deals with various issues relating to HIV/Aids and education, including non-discrimination and equality, testing and the admission/appointment of learners and educators, disclosure of HIV/Aids-related information and creating a safe environment. It also deals with education on HIV/Aids, the duties and responsibilities of learners, students, educators and parents and what to do if a learner/educator refuses to study with/teach an HIV positive person. The document also addresses how the policy will be implemented.  > 

This outlines the draft developmental social welfare policy of the Department of Social Services and Poverty Alleviation.  >