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News and Speeches for Ministry of Local Government

Fire Safety Awareness Campaign launched

26 June 2015

In an ongoing effort to address the scourge of fires in Western Cape Communities and in particular in informal settlement areas, the Western Cape Department of Local Government is running a campaign called Fire is Everyone’s Fight. Read More

Record of Interventions and action taken in Oudtshoorn

25 June 2015

For the past two years the Department of Local Government in the Western Cape has been actively addressing challenges in the Oudtshoorn Municipality. Read More

Weather Warning

23 June 2015

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre has been alerted to adverse weather conditions expected in areas of the Western Cape on Wednesday and Thursday. Read More

World Anti-Desertification Day

17 June 2015

The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed globally on 17 June every year. The focus for this year is “attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems.” Read More

Koeberg Exercise Completed Successfully

12 June 2015

The Western Cape Disaster Management (WCDM) annual Koeberg Emergency Exercise was concluded successfully on Thursday afternoon. Read More

Outcomes of Ministerial Workshop

10 June 2015

The Western Cape government held a Minister and Mayors Meeting in Worcester today where water resources in the Western Cape was on the agenda. Read More

Grabouw welcomes new Thusong Centre

10 June 2015

The 28th Thusong Service Centre in the Western Cape officially opened in Grabouw today. Read More