News and Speeches for Department of Local Government
Fire Safety Awareness Campaign launched
26 June 2015In an ongoing effort to address the scourge of fires in Western Cape Communities and in particular in informal settlement areas, the Western Cape Department of Local Government is running a campaign called Fire is Everyone’s Fight. Read More
Record of Interventions and action taken in Oudtshoorn
25 June 2015For the past two years the Department of Local Government in the Western Cape has been actively addressing challenges in the Oudtshoorn Municipality. Read More
Weather Warning
23 June 2015The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre has been alerted to adverse weather conditions expected in areas of the Western Cape on Wednesday and Thursday. Read More
World Anti-Desertification Day
17 June 2015The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed globally on 17 June every year. The focus for this year is “attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems.” Read More
Koeberg Exercise Completed Successfully
12 June 2015The Western Cape Disaster Management (WCDM) annual Koeberg Emergency Exercise was concluded successfully on Thursday afternoon. Read More
Outcomes of Ministerial Workshop
10 June 2015The Western Cape government held a Minister and Mayors Meeting in Worcester today where water resources in the Western Cape was on the agenda. Read More
Grabouw welcomes new Thusong Centre
10 June 2015The 28th Thusong Service Centre in the Western Cape officially opened in Grabouw today. Read More
Preparing for Electricity Challenges
29 May 2015The National Disaster Management Centre together with Eskom has been asking provinces to develop contingency plans for a range of electricity related emergencies ranging from a severe system constraint to a national blackout. Read More
Fire season claims more lives
24 April 2015The minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell wishes to express his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of two firefighters that died in a helicopter accident yesterday. Read More
Minister Bredell On the Occasion of the 2015 Budget Speech
24 March 2015Honorable Speaker Honorable Premier of the Western Cape Provincial Cabinet Colleagues and members of the Legislature Executive Mayors and municipal Managers The head of department, colleagues and friends Read More
Thusong Outreach – A movement to bring government services closer to communities
6 February 2015The Thusong programme of the Western Cape Local Government brings people and government services together in an accessible and affordable way. Read More
Fire & Flood Awareness Campaign Rollout to Vulnerable Communities
1 February 2015Western Cape Disaster Management through the Department of Local Government has rolled - out its annual Fire and Flood Awareness Campaign across five - district municipalities (Cape Winelands, Eden, West Coast, Overberg and Central Karoo). Read More
Flooding damage repaired – Bitou gets new, improved Poortjies Reticulation Plant
29 January 2015Bitou Municipality and Minister Anton Bredell representing Western Cape Disaster Management will launch the successful relocation of the Poortjies Reticulation Plant on 29 January 2015. Read More
Bitou Reticulation Plant Opening
29 January 2015Speech by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government Environmental Affairs and Development Planning at the occasion of a Workshop on Public Participation at Local Government Level on 29 January 2015 Read More
Statement on the Death of Volunteer Firefighter Andrew Jantjies
4 December 2014The Western Cape Government wishes to extend its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Andrew Jantjies (44), a volunteer firefighter who died last night while assisting with a mountain fire near Kommetjie. Read More
Opening Address at Municipal Public Accounts Committee Symposium
14 November 2014Minister Anton Bredell on Thursday, 13 November addressed the Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPAC) Symposium and highlighted the important role that accountability and oversight play in ensuring clean municipal audits in the province. Read More
Minister Anton Bredell Welcomes Oudtshoorn Judgement
27 August 2014Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell welcomes the judgment delivered by the Western Cape High Court this morning. Read More
How to Protect Your Home Against Floods and Fires
20 May 2014Floods and fires can happen at any time. If the proper measures are not in place, these hazards could become disasters. To prevent the loss of lives and property, everybody needs to be aware of the damages that floods and fires can cause, and how... Read More
Local Government Partnerships to Boost Community Development Skills
13 March 2014The Department of Local Government and partners jointly commits to aid the skills development of the Community Development Workers programme which aims to improve the efficiency of skills within the local government sector. Read More
Statement by Mr Anton Bredell on the Retirement of Acting CEO Dr Kas Hamman
31 January 2014Acting Chief Executive Officer at Cape Nature, Dr Kas Hamman, retires on 31 January 2014. Read More
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