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Western Cape tackling climate change and coastal degradation

26 March 2021

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The Western Cape Provincial Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, has established the first coastal management line (CML) in South Africa. In the face of a changing global climate and the presence of naturally dynamic coastal processes, the ...

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Update on escaped crocodiles

18 March 2021

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A total of 66 young Nile crocodiles have been recaptured or euthanised in an ongoing operation in Bonnievale. An unknown number of crocodiles, ranging in size from 1.2m to 1.5m, escaped from a farm and made their way to the Breede River, which passes in the vicinity. The animals escaped via a hole ...

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Our heroes wear green!

18 March 2021

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Our heroes wear green! Global Recycling Day shines the spotlight on our #RecyclingHeroes Each year on 18 March, Global Recycling Day takes place with the aim of encouraging people across the globe to see waste as an opportunity. Recycling is a key part of the circular economy, helping to protect ...

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Escaped crocodiles in process of being recaptured

3 March 2021

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A large number of young crocodiles has escaped from a commercial breeding farm in Bonnievale in the Western Cape. Operations undertaken throughout the day by CapeNature, the landowners in the area, the owner of the crocodile breeding farm and the South African Police, have managed to recapture ...

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10000 hectares cleared of alien vegetation

23 February 2021

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Ten thousand hectares of land, stretching across seven critical mountain water catchment areas in the Western Cape and the Atlantis Aquifer, has been cleared of invasive alien plants. Anton Bredell, the minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs, says the work that has been done to date, ...

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CapeNature open for visitors

5 February 2021

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CapeNature has reopened access to all dams, lakes and rivers adjoining or on CapeNature reserves to the public. Anton Bredell, MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning says CapeNature is delighted to welcome visitors back again following the relaxation of some Alert ...

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World Wetlands Day - Province's wetlands vital to secure fresh water

2 February 2021

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The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape has concluded valuations of three wetlands in the catchment area of the Theewaterskloof Dam and is currently working in the Kluitjieskraal wetlands, clearing invasive alien plants and restoring the ecosystem in ...

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16 Days of Activism 2020

25 November 2020

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A message from MEC Anton Bredell marking the start of #16DaysofActivism2020 "Be better parents and teach sons to respect and value women and to stand up against #GBV ." #OneVoiceUnitedAgainstGBV #365DaysOfNoViolence

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Women in Green Economy

11 November 2020

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The Western Cape Government: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is excited to announce that it will host 4 dynamic women in a webinar on 17 November 2020 from 14:00 – 15:30. The event aims to highlight the activities of women in the green economy and help participants ...