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News and Speeches for Ministry of Local Government

Dam levels

1 March 2021

The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 57.4% (2020: 45.8%). The levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town is 77.24% (2020: 63.8%). Read More

10000 hectares cleared of alien vegetation

24 February 2021

Ten thousand hectares of land, stretching across seven critical mountain water catchment areas in the Western Cape and the Atlantis Aquifer, has been cleared of invasive alien plants. Read More

Bitou appeal decision welcomed

12 February 2021

The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape has welcomed the latest judgement by the Labour Appeal Court in a matter relating to Bitou Municipality. Read More

Municipalities tackling Covid challenges

9 February 2021

Municipalities in the Western Cape are working non-stop to address the backlogs in service delivery caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More

Dam levels update, Barrydale fire under control

8 February 2021

The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 62.2% (2020: 50.5%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 81.5% (2020: 68.4%). Read More

Wildfire outside Barrydale continues

5 February 2021

Efforts continue to extinguish a wildfire in the Barrydale area of the Western Cape. The fire has now been burning for nearly two weeks and has already claimed the life of one firefighter. Read More

CapeNature open for visitors

4 February 2021

CapeNature has reopened access to all dams, lakes and rivers adjoining or on CapeNature reserves to the public. Read More

Dam levels update

2 February 2021

The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 63.9% (2020: 51.9%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 83.2% (2020: 71.4%). Read More

World Wetlands Day - Province's wetlands vital to secure fresh water

2 February 2021

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape has concluded valuations of three wetlands in the catchment area of the Theewaterskloof Dam and is currently working in the Kluitjieskraal wetlands, clearing... Read More

Fire fighter dies, 2 injured as wildfires continue to rage

1 February 2021

A firefighter from the Overberg fire services, fighting a wildfire in the Barrydale area, lost his life yesterday in the line of duty. Read More

Diep River pollution - appeal decision made

27 January 2021

The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape has taken a decision to modify an existing Directive issued to the City of Cape Town regarding the Diep River Catchment. Read More

Drought support for Northern Cape reaches 1.2 million litres

26 January 2021

The Department of Local Government in the Western Cape has helped facilitate the provision of 1.2 million litres of drinking water to drought stricken communities in the Northern Cape. Read More

Dam levels update

25 January 2021

The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 66% (2020: 53%) while the latest levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 85.7% (2020: 71.4%). Read More

Drought support for Northern Cape, rain in Central Karoo

14 January 2021

The Department of Local Government in the Western Cape has helped facilitate the provision of 90000 litres of drinking water to drought stricken municipalities in the Northern Cape. The water was delivered to areas including Hondeklipbaai, Garies... Read More

WC Government launches urgent court application against Kannaland

11 January 2021

The Western Cape Government is taking Kannaland Municipal Council representatives and senior officials to task for their attempts to push through a raft of new “political” staff appointments as well as other potentially prejudicial and unlawful... Read More

Dam levels update

11 January 2021

The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 69.3%. The latest levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 88.9% (2019: 72.6%). Read More

Disaster Centre Covid-19 Alert 9

15 December 2020

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre and its partners across the province will be strictly enforcing disaster regulations over the festive season in ongoing efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic which is gaining momentum. Read More

Disaster Centre Covid-19 Alert 8 – Fake news and alcohol

11 December 2020

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre is urging the public not to share unverified information pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic on social platforms including WhatsApp and twitter. Read More

Disaster Centre Covid-19 Alert 7

9 December 2020

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre and its stakeholders continues to enhance the ongoing enforcement of existing Covid-19 regulations and protocols within their respective mandates. Read More

Dam Levels

8 December 2020

The latest average level for dams in the Western Cape is 77.1% (2019:61.8%). The latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 96.5 % (2019: 79.5%). Read More

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