News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To News Synchronising the HR Value Chain to strengthen skills development in Municipalities The Department of Local Government (DLG) kicks off a two-day workshop today, 17 and 18 July 2025, at the Cape Winelands District... Read more Media release South African Weather Services and the Department of Water and Sanitation briefs Provincial Disaster Management Centre on expected severe weather from Thursday to Sunday The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre was briefed by South African Weather Services (SAWS) and the Department of Water and Sanitation... Read more Media release Western Cape Government completes Housing Market Studies for seven municipalities as part of the Housing Market Studies Round II project The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP), in partnership with the Department of Infrastructure... Read more Media release Thusong Outreach Programme delivers big impact in Knysna Municipality, assisting over 500 residents The Thusong Outreach Programme, a flagship initiative led by the Department of Local Government in partnership with various stakeholders... Read more Media release Cold and wet weather continues across the Western Cape Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said the cold and wet weather is... Read more News Thusong Outreach Programme brings government services to Knysna communities The Thusong Outreach Programme, led by the Department of Local Government and its partners, is in full swing today in Knysna Municipality... Read more Education Western Cape Government urges residents to be safe during winter season Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today confirmed that the... Read more Event Minister Bredell presents Western Cape Government water security strategies at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning yesterday, 2 June, represented the... Read more Media release CDWP Policy roadshow draws strong attendance in Cape Winelands District Today, the Department of Public Service and Administration, in collaboration with the Community Development Workers Programme (CDWP) in the... Read more Media release Witzenberg Municipality: Water Infrastructure oversight visit Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning yesterday met with senior... Read more Public safety Western Cape smoke alarm initiative keeps Langeberg residents safe The Western Cape Government’s smoke alarm initiative received another boost with recent handovers of 1316 smoke alarms for the Langeberg... Read more Event Department of Local Government hosts Shared Services Summit to address municipal challenges Today, the Department of Local Government (DLG) hosted an important Shared Services Summit at The Capetonian Hotel. The event brought... Read more Load More