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News and Speeches for Ministry of Local Government

50th Anniversary of Tulbagh earthquake

30 September 2019

This past weekend was the 50th anniversary of the biggest earthquake to ever hit South Africa. On 29 September 1969 an earthquake that measured 6.3 on the Richter scale occurred in the Tulbagh area. Read More

WC Dam levels Statement

25 September 2019

Western Cape dam levels continue to see slight increases as late winter rains fall across t Read More

Department of Local Government scoop major awards

23 September 2019

The Department of Local Government in the Western Cape was the overall winner in two categories for the most Outstanding Province in Thusong Coordination, as well as the Outstanding Mobile Thusong at Provincial level, at this year’s Thusong Service... Read More

Department of Local Government scoop major awards

19 September 2019

The Department of Local Government in the Western Cape was the overall winner in two categories for the most Outstanding Province in Thusong Coordination, as well as the Outstanding Mobile Thusong at Provincial level, at this year’s Thusong Service... Read More

The Western Cape is a province for all

11 September 2019

In light of recent attacks against foreign nationals in other parts of South Africa, Premier Alan Winde, has called on residents of the Western Cape to reject any actio Read More

Statement: George - Minister orders investigation

10 September 2019

The Provincial Department of Local Government has been tasked to investigate allegations relating to maladministration, fr Read More