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Gauteng citizens can learn about Gauteng's rich culture and heritage through accessing archived records from the Gauteng Archive Repository Centre.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are first responders to a healthcare emergency.

Citizens may apply for a Local Geographical Name Change (LGNC) to be considered by the Gauteng Geographical Names Committee (GGNC).

A protection order aims at preventing the re-occurrence of domestic violence or sexual harassment by stating what conduct the alleged offender must refrain from doing.

This service is aimed at assisting farmers and farmworkers to access enterprise development and equity acquisition.

The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC) provides enabling support platforms for enterprise development through instruments such as Maxum, Climate Innovation Centre (CIC), BioPark, eKasiLabs and Mlab.

The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) pioneered its Incubation Programmes within the local automotive industry to provide support to black-owned enterprises and nurture these companies during their start-up phases.

Film crews are always required to obtain film permits when filming on public spaces such as streets, pavements, sidewalks, government-owned buildings and so on.

Individuals can apply for government jobs online using the e-Recruitment system.

Any legal entity or natural person in the Province of Gauteng is eligible for funding, terms and conditions apply.

The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) provides unique, tailored financial and non-financial services that enable SMMEs and Co-ops to become active participants in Gauteng’s mainstream economy.

Residents of Gauteng can apply for housing subsidy provided by government through services such as Breaking New Ground (BNG) which was previously known as the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP).

The Rental Housing Tribunal resolves disputes between landlords and tenants in residential dwellings. It is an alternative to costly court action. The Tribunal has the powers to summon a landlord or tenant to a mediation or tribunal hearing.

Township Enterprise Hubs are business incubators and skills development centres targeting the unemployed and small businesses and are a critical component of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s (GPG) holistic approach to unemployment.

The Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre is a state-of-art facility for skills and development training within the automotive sector. It is part of the Nissan SA Investment Support Programme and is the result of a partnership between Nissan SA and the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC).

The Design50 Commercial Jewellery Design Project is a commercial training institute for jewellery manufacturing and design graduates. This course arms students with technical knowledge, practical work experience, entrepreneurial skills and certification.

Bands selected from the audition process to participate in the showcase and an honorarium are paid for performances.

OR Tambo Soncini Social Cohesion Games starts from local level to area level to regional level to municipality level to Provincial level with an International element attached to it.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and spread of cells. It can affect almost any part of the body. The growths often invade surrounding tissue and can metastasize to distant sites.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions.

Client enquires about AARTO Notices issued, where to pay and how to complete and submit representations

Normal growth and development of the child are dependent on four cornerstones: nutrition, protection from environment, essential health care and love.

CFMS is the provision of healthcare to patients of sexual assault, domestic violence and other violent acts.

Cigarettes contain more than 4,000 chemicals, many of which cause cancer and heart disease.

Report all forms of abuse and assistance. Get safety tips and information on how to get out of an abusive relationship.

Depression is a common mental disorder, characterised by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities.

Young people are provided with the opportunity to explore and get more information on careers in the industry and its discipline.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.

Eye care is the prevention or treatment of eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and others. By protecting your eyes you will reduce the chances of blindness and vision loss.

Public libraries are hubs of education, giving residents access to books, magazines and audio-visual materials.

Nominate and vote for your deserving sportsmen and women for the Gauteng Sports Awards

Walking, jogging, cycling and swimming amongst other forms of exercise is the natural way to curb health risks.

A person is classified as Hearing Disabled when the individual is deaf, and/or profoundly hard of hearing

Citizens may learn about and commemorate the lives of unsung heroes and heroines who contributed to the liberation struggle.

Learning disability refers to an inability to learn in a typical way, and can be due to a number of different reasons.

Become a community activist and join in the fight against crime by joining a community safety structures in your area such as the Community Policing Forum, Neighbourhood Watch, Men As Safety Promoters, Women as Safety Promoters, the Youth Desk.

The Youth Camp helps Gauteng youth make the most of their holiday time while keeping occupied and reducing exposure to abuse and other social ills.

To foster patriotism to the Citizens of the Country.

Citizens can learn phrases that are relevant to acquire some basic skills in an South African languages.

Ensures Gauteng communities become water safe.

Live and Celebrate the legacy of the former President of South Africa, Mr. Nelson Mandela through a 21km, 10km and 5km fun run.

Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.

Individuals over the age of 65 in Gauteng can participate in games for a healthy, active life style.

Community fun walks are there to encourage citizens to participate in active lifestyles.

The recreational games offer equal opportunity, encourage healthy living, and promote sustainable livelihoods for people with disability through sport, craft and art.

Indigenous games are South African games that include morabaraba, ncuba, intonga, dibeke, khokho, kgati, diketo, jukskei and drie stokkies.

Women in Sport Dialogue was established in an effort to find solutions towards improving and strengthening women’s sport.

Arnold Classic Africa affords athletes the opportunity to compete in an international competition against participants from the African continent.

Arts Market Access Initiative gives craft producers’ access to resources including raw materials, production space, equipment, ICTs, appropriate financing mechanisms, effective and efficient transport and logistics and marketing materials.

Gymnastics promote national cultural identity through the improvement of motor development, balance, suppleness and flexibility.

Considered a tour of Soweto, comprising of a standard 42km marathon, a half marathon (21km) and a 10km road race, the Soweto Marathon route takes runners into the historic heart of Soweto, passing various historical landmarks.

Physically disabled people have a physical impairment which has a substantial and long term effect on their ability to carry out day to day activities.

Enables Gauteng citizens to preserve paper-based textual records, electronic records, audio-visual, photographic or cartographic material about the rich Gauteng Culture and Heritage through archived records.

EPWP is aimed creating temporary work opportunities for the unemployed.

A web based system that allows members of the public to report defects at Hospitals and Clinics

Lodge a complaint against law enforcement agencies who abuse power or harrass and assault innocent citizens.

The service allows citizens to report any wrong doing by law enforcement agencies i.e. South African Police Services and various metro police departments in Gauteng. Citizens can report these agencies for not discharging services as they should.

Report any sexual related offenses. The alleged sexual offense may be reported by: the victim of the offence; a family member, friend or colleague of the victim or a person who witnesses or received information about the commission of the offence.

This service is aimed at supporting emerging enterpreners on feasibility study business plan compilation to access finance, markets and compliance with the regulatory measures of Agricultural Products.

Asssited living is provided to people with disabilities whose physical, social and mental condition renders them in need of assistance and care in a non-institutional setting.

Waste recycling facilities/ companies, waste recycling/ management cooperatives and buy-back centres can request business support for recycling.

Community-based care is provided to people with disabilities to promote independent living and socio-economic empowerment to enable them to function within their community to achieve their maximum potential and live a normal life.

The purpose of Forensic Pathology Service (FPS) is to investigate of the cause of any unnatural death or sudden unexpected death. FPS is required to keep statistics on trends and these statistics are used in prevention strategies for unnatural causes of death.

Provision of agricultural support to mitigate food insecurity at community and household level.

Provision of agricultural support to mitigate food insecurity at community and household level.

The nutrition of your pet is important to ensure adequate growth and well-being of your pet.

The correct grooming of your pet ensures it is able to have a care-free life.

Pets can breed rapidly, leaving the owner with the possibility of unwanted animals.

Rabies is a very important disease that is fatal in humans if untreated. Knowledge is power.

Individuals can request a re-issue of matric certificate due to the alteration of sex description and sex status.

Individuals who want to change their name on their matric certificate can request for a re-issue of their certificate.

The service provides a safe, secure and enabling environment for persons living with disabilities.

Shelters are provided on a temporary basis to offer accomodation and support to destitute persons.

Skills development programs (protective workshops) provide opportunities to people with disabilities from the local community to develop and improve their skills.

Social workers provide children and families with life skills to help them cope at home and in the community with challenges caused by different social ills, bereavement and trauma.

Qualifying owners residing in Gauteng can request veterinary treatment of sick or injured animals.

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder characterised by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self and behaviour.

Sexually transmitted infections are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

Moshito Music Conference and Exhibitions is a platform for intergenerational South African music story told through a concert. South African emerging talent are given a platform to showcase their talent from sister markets.

Club development programme is designed to ensure that clubs are established and league structures are operational within Gauteng communities through training of coaches, technical officials and sport administrators.

Any legal entity or natural person in the Province of Gauteng is eligible for funding, terms and conditions apply.

You can subscribe to receive announcements by the Department of Community Safety.

You can subscribe to receive news by the Department of Community Safety.

You can subscribe to receive warnings published by the Department of Community Safety.

You can subscribe to receive news by the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.

TB is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs.The bacteria can destroy parts of the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.

e-Library aims to support families by putting a wide range of quality books within easy reach online.

Citizens may visit museums in the Gauteng Province to learn about the history of our country.