News and Speeches for Department of Local Government
Winter storm warning
5 May 2021The Western Cape is gearing up for a major winter storm, expected to make landfall this afternoon and continuing through the night. Read More
Winter storm update 13h30
5 May 2021The winter storm that made landfall in the Southern Cape earlier today has led to severe localised flooding in the communities of Struisbaai, Cape Agulhas and surrounding areas. Several roads in the Southern Cape have been flooded and road users are... Read More
International Fire Fighter’s Day
4 May 2021International Firefighters' Day is observed annually on May 4 to honour firefighters around the world, who dedicate their lives to the protection of people and property. Read More
Dam levels
3 May 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 48.2% (2020: 37.2%). The levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town is 67.5% (2020: 54.5%). Read More
Wildfire in Oudtshoorn area, provincial dam level update
26 April 2021A wildfire is currently active in the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipal area, near the Raubenheimer dam. The wildfire was reported at around 13h25 yesterday. Read More
Caledon Hospital fire extinguished swiftly
23 April 2021At 22:00 on 22 April 2021, a fire broke at Caledon Provincial Hospital affecting one of the wards in the hospital. Overberg Fire Rescue was activated and Caledon Fire Station as well as Grabouw Fire station backed up by Bredasdorp Fire station... Read More
Matzikama ordered to comply with investigation
23 April 2021The Western Cape High Court has ordered the Matzikama Local Municipality to comply with an ongoing investigation into maladministration, fraud and corruption at the municipality. Read More
Independent report highlights best-run municipalities in South Africa
22 April 2021A new independent report released by Ratings Afrika has found the best performing municipalities in South Africa are in the Western Cape. Read More
Dam levels update and winter preparations continue
21 April 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 50.3% (2020: 38.9%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 69.7% (2020: 56.4%). Read More
Cape Town Wildfire – Tuesday, 12h00 update
20 April 2021The wildfire that broke out on the slopes of Table Mountain on Sunday morning has been largely contained. Overnight the wind dropped significantly and helicopters have been waterbombing the fire lines since early this morning. Read More
Cape Town wildfire – Monday morning 08h00 update
19 April 2021A wildfire that broke out early yesterday (Sunday) morning has spread overnight towards the Devils Peak Estate/Vredehoek area of the Cape Town citybowl with some areas that have been evacuated in the early hours of the morning as a precautionary... Read More
Cape Town wildfire – Monday 12h00 update
19 April 2021The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has put its available air resources in Cape Town on standby for assistance with the ongoing wildfire on Table Mountain National Park. Read More
Disaster Management nominated for Service Excellence
19 April 2021The Department of Local Government celebrates Disaster Management's team nomination in the 2020 Service Excellence Awards. Read More
Cape Town fires
19 April 2021Firefighters continue to battle the wildfire on Table Mountain. The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre is helping to coordinate the effort and has the following suggestions to members of the public who may be affected by the ongoing wildfire: Read More
Winter disaster readiness
6 April 2021The Western Cape is gearing up for a wet and cold winter and the Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC) is putting contingency plans in place to keep the public safe. Read More
Stats SA report on municipal basic service delivery welcomed
1 April 2021Municipalities in the Western Cape continue to deliver the highest levels of free basic services in the country. Read More
Dam levels
30 March 2021The Departments of Local Government and Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape continue to take proactive steps to ensure greater water security for the Western Cape. Read More
Department sets aside funds to fight corruption
24 March 2021The Department of Local Government in the Western Cape has set aside an amount of R8.6 million towards strengthening an internal forensic investigation unit. Read More
Kannaland judgement welcomed
22 March 2021The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape has welcomed the decision by the Western Cape High Court in a matter relating to the Kannaland municipality. Read More
Community Development Worker Programme celebrates 15 years
19 March 2021The Department of Local Government on Thursday, 18 March 2021 hosted an awards ceremony to mark the celebration of 15 years of the Community Development Worker Programme (CDWP). Read More
Pages
|
We are pleased to share with you that the Western Cape Government (WCG) has once again achieved certification as a Top Employer in 2024. |
||||
 |
Western Cape Government © 2023. All rights reserved.
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. |
 |
