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Western Cape Department of Local Government advances clarity, equity and dignified living through its Basket of Services study

The Western Cape Department of Local Government (DLG) has released the findings of its updated “Basket of Services” research project. This...

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Department of Local Government convened Municipal Infrastructure Bi-Annual Forum in Overstrand to advance innovation and resilient service delivery

On Thursday, 23 April 2026, the Western Cape Department of Local Government hosted the Municipal Infrastructure Bi-Annual Infrastructure...

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Western Cape Government reports steady progress in stabilising service delivery in Knysna

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today said the Western Cape...

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Minister Bredell meets with Langeberg Municipality to discuss water security issues

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, recently met with the Langeberg...

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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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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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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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Western Cape Government places Knysna Municipality under administration

The Western Cape Government today at a special Cabinet meeting confirmed that it has taken a decision to place the Knysna Municipality under...

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Department of Local Government hosts colloquium to make Local Government more effective and efficient

The Western Cape Department of Local Government commenced with a two-day meeting in Bloubergstrand (24–25 July 2025) to explore how local...

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Cape Winelands value workshop

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...

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