News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To News Strengthening Integrated Development Planning in the Western Cape The Department of Local Government, through its IDP Directorate, convened a two-day Provincial IDP Managers’ Forum on 4–5 December in the... Read more Media release Western Cape Government outlines budget and readiness plans for the 2025/26 Summer Season The Western Cape Government today launched its 2025/26 Summer Readiness Initiative, highlighting the province’s preparedness for the... Read more Event Two-day Thusong Programme Forum Meeting: Strengthens service delivery across the Western Cape The Department of Local Government’s Directorate for Service Delivery Integration successfully convened the Thusong Provincial Forum (TPF)... Read more News Thusong Outreach Programme brings services closer to Bitou Communities The Department of Local Government, through the Service Delivery Integration (SDI) Directorate, coordinated a two-day Thusong Outreach... Read more News Mentoring and Coaching Programme for Middle Managers The Department of Local Government in collaboration with Stellenbosch University School of Public Leadership and the Hanns Seidel Foundation... Read more Media release Western Cape launches bold 10-year Water Resilience Strategy The Western Cape Government has launched a comprehensive Water Resilience Strategy (2025–2035) aimed at securing the province’s water future... Read more Media release Department of Local Government presents 2025/26 budget priorities to the Provincial Government Medium-Term Expenditure Committee The Western Cape Department of Local Government today presented its 2025/26 budget priorities to the Provincial Government Medium-Term... Read more Media release Garden Route Municipalities proactively managing water resources ahead of summer season The Western Cape Department of Local Government, in collaboration with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the South African... Read more Event Councillor seasonal school kicks off in Caledon Today, the Department of Local Government (DLG), in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation(HSF) and the Stellenbosch University (SU)... Read more Media release Minister Bredell congratulates Western Cape Municipalities for receiving awards in recognition of excellent service “I want to congratulate Western Cape municipalities which received recognition for excellent performance in recent days,” Anton Bredell... Read more Media release Ethical leadership key to restoring Local Government in South Africa – Minister Bredell Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, has called for a renewed focus on ethical... Read more Media release Disaster Awareness Campaign: Gerry the Giraffe takes the stage Each year, the Western Cape Disaster Management Centre embarks on its Disaster Awareness Campaign in primary schools across the province... Read more Load More