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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS, CULTUREAND RECREATION: VOTE 12

The top three categories of problems identi ¿ ed about staff that were consulted by the EHWP related to mental health and wellbeing, couples and family problems and work related matters. The DSACRs mental health and wellbeing cases are notably higher at 55% compared to GPG in general (39.9%); government overall (39.3%), as per graph below:

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Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) Department of Sports, Arts, Culture & Recreation Employee Health & Wellness Programme Annual Report 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020; 45.

The department not only provides emotional care and support but also physical wellness initiatives, with employees encouraged to participate in activities such as aerobics. Physical wellness contributes to employees adopting healthy lifestyles and boosts productivity and staff morale. • Health screenings : the department conducted ¿ ve health screenings during the 2019/20 ¿ nancial year which bene ¿ ted a total of 100 employees (33 male and 67 female). The screenings took place on 30 April 2019 in the Central Corridor; 7 May 2019 in the South Corridor, 21 May 2019 in the North Corridors; and 23 May 2019 at Head Of ¿ ce. Tests were carried out for cholesterol, glucose, high blood pressure, TB, vascular problems and orthopaedic problems (identi ¿ cation, prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments), ear and eye conditions and physiotherapy requirements. Dietician, counselling and therapeutic massage services were also provided. • Women and Men Seminars : these were held during the third quarter of the reporting year with a total of 58 employees (25 male and 33 female). The aim was to educate employees about mental health, relationships, healthy diets (nutrition) and ¿ nancial wellness. Seminars were held on different days to allow employees to engage on the topics. The Women’s Seminar was held on 12 November 2019 and the Men’s Seminar on 19 November 2019 at the Kagiso Provincial Archives Centre. • Health and Productivity : According to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, No 130 of 1993 (COIDA) the department continues to investigate and process all cases reported. All cases are reported to e-Gov and the Department of Labour for adjudication and payment. The department

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