News and Speeches for Department of Local Government
Mopping up and damage assessment continue after cut-off low system
10 April 2024“Although the extreme weather is over, the public are asked to please be aware of potentially dangerous conditions in large parts of the province,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development... Read More
Disaster Management prepares for storm winds and heavy downpours
6 April 2024“The Western Cape can expect strong winds and torrential downpours from Saturday evening through to Tuesday,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, environmental Affairs and Development Planning said today. Read More
PDMC on full activation as approaching cut-off low weather system is upgraded
6 April 2024Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said the Provincial Disaster Management Centre is fully activated in anticipation for the cut-off low weather system which is expected to make la Read More
Cape Winelands Career Exhibition
4 April 2024The Public Service Commission visited Tulbagh and conducted a public meeting. The Community Development Workers Program was tasked to conduct community survey which was done before the visit of the Public Service Commission and identified... Read More
Clean Up and Recycle Project: Transforming Macassar’s environmental landscape
19 March 2024Macassar, Monday, 18 March 2024 - The Clean-Up and Recycle Project launched on Global Recycle Day near a notorious dumping site in Macassar, aiming to combat improper waste disposal and promote sustainable practices. Read More
Good Governance Africa recognises Western Cape’s municipalities
18 March 2024Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today said the latest results published by Good Governance Africa, (GGA) an independent research institute, shows that Western Cape... Read More
CDWP hosts stakeholder engagement for Community Development Workers
28 February 2024Breede Valley Municipality, February 28, 2024 – Today, the Directorate of the Community Development Worker Programme (CDWP) is convening a vital public stakeholder engagement at the Golden Valley Lodge and Casino in Breede Valley Municipality. Read More
Electricity outage progress report
7 February 2024Premier Alan Winde, Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning as well as senior members of the Western Cape Government were this morning updated by Eskom on the electricity outage in the... Read More
HR functionaries walked away with knowledge and skills.
1 February 2024On 23 January 2024, the Directorate: Municipality Support and Capacity Building hosted its first annual Human Resource Policy Contextualization Workshop at the Nekkies Conference Facility which was hosted by the Breede Valley Municipality. Read More
Municipal matters addressed at Departmental MinMay
20 December 2023On Tuesday, 28 November 2023, the Department of Local Government convened its biannual MinMay meeting, a strategic engagement chaired by Minister Anton Bredell, MEC for Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning... Read More
Public urged to follow instructions of firefighting authorities in Simon’s Town
20 December 2023Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today urged the public to follow instructions from firefighters managing the wildfire in Simon’s Town, which has been burning since Tuesday morni Read More
Western Cape Disaster Management Centre launch fire season in the province
27 November 2023Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today launched the provincial fire readiness initiative in Stellenbosch. Read More
Launch of Knowledge Management Hub
23 November 2023The much-anticipated launch of the Department of Local Government (DLG) Knowledge Management Hub took place on 20 November 2023. The DLG directorates were well represented at the event. Read More
Consular Corps visiting the Western Cape Disaster Management
20 November 2023Purpose: To showcase to the new Members of Consular Corps posted in the province, the key offerings, competences and work undertaken by the Provincial Disaster Management Centre. Read More
ADVANCING AND WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AND PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY
27 September 2023The month, August is known as the National Women’s Month in South Africa. Read More
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