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IDP Managers Forum

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...

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Launch fire season

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...

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Thusong Provincial Forum

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)...

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Knysna Thusong Outreach

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...

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Garden Route

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...

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WSR Launch 2025

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...

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WCG Crest

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...

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WCG Crest

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...

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Season Summer School

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)...

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WCG Crest

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...

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WCG Crest

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...

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Fire and floods campaign

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...

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