News and Speeches for Ministry of Local Government
Minister Anton Bredell Welcomes Oudtshoorn Judgement
27 August 2014Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell welcomes the judgment delivered by the Western Cape High Court this morning. Read More
How to Protect Your Home Against Floods and Fires
20 May 2014Floods and fires can happen at any time. If the proper measures are not in place, these hazards could become disasters. To prevent the loss of lives and property, everybody needs to be aware of the damages that floods and fires can cause, and how... Read More
Local Government Partnerships to Boost Community Development Skills
13 March 2014The Department of Local Government and partners jointly commits to aid the skills development of the Community Development Workers programme which aims to improve the efficiency of skills within the local government sector. Read More
Statement by Mr Anton Bredell on the Retirement of Acting CEO Dr Kas Hamman
31 January 2014Acting Chief Executive Officer at Cape Nature, Dr Kas Hamman, retires on 31 January 2014. Read More
Western Cape Disaster Management Monitoring Effects of Heavy Rainfall
8 January 2014The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC) has been monitoring heavy rains experienced throughout the province due to a cut off low. Read More
Cape Town Number One Municipality
6 December 2013Western Cape municipalities have been rated as one of the best performing municipalities in South Africa, with Cape Town in the top position. Read More
Minister Bredell Wrap's up Fire and Flood Awareness Campaign
21 November 2013The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Anton Bredell, through its Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC), will honour the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and Lifesavin Read More
Western Cape's Disaster Management Assess Damage of Heavy Downpours
18 November 2013After heavy rains lashed the Province over the weekend, Disaster Management are now assessing the damages. Read More
Fire and Flood Awareness Campaign Targets Schools in Vulnerable Communities
4 November 2013Western Cape Disaster Management, through the Department of Local Government will roll out the annual Fire and Flood Awareness campaign across Read More
Disaster Management and Fire Brigade Services Caution Public on Guy Fawkes Day
4 November 2013Statement by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Read More
Western Cape Disaster Management Sponsors Launch of Braille Material
14 October 2013Western Cape Disaster Management, under the Department of Local Government, will hand over R15 000 to Read More
Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Performance in the Province
22 August 2013It gives me great pleasure in again congratulating the Department of Local Government and municipalities in the Western Cape on again making our province number one in Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) expenditure for the 2012/13 financial year. Read More
Minister Commends NSRI for Successful Rescue On Robben Island
13 August 2013Minister Anton Bredell applauds NSRI for the successful rescue efforts of the fishing trawler that capsized on Robben Island. Read More
Disaster Management on High Alert for Possible Bad Weather
6 August 2013Statement by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Read More
Decision on Provincial Intervention in Oudtshoorn Municipality
18 July 2013Joint statement by Minister of Local Government, Mr Anton Bredell and Minister of Finance, Mr Alan Winde. Read More
Media Alert: World Refugee Day to be Commemorated on 20 June 2013
18 June 2013Minister Anton Bredell to present Western Cape Government Refugee Services booklet on World Refugee Day. Read More
Ruling on Rates and Levies Imposed by Bergriver Municipality
7 June 2013The Constitutional Court on 6 June 2013 dismissed the application of JJ Liebenberg and other rural landowners who contended that certain municipal rates and levies imposed by the Bergrivier Municipality during the period 2001 to 2009 were unlawful... Read More
Western Cape's Disaster Management Monitoring Effects of Heavy Rainfall
3 June 2013The Western Cape's Disaster Management is monitoring the effects of the heavy rain and snow fall throughout the province. Read More
International Firefighters' Day Celebrates Province's Heroes
4 May 2013Western Cape firefighters are set to be honoured at a special event in Langebaan. Read More
NCOP Provincial Week 16 - 19 April 2013
16 April 2013A briefing by Minister Bredell of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on the Eden District. Read More
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