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News and Speeches for Ministry of Local Government

Western Cape Disaster Management Monitoring Effects of Heavy Rainfall

8 January 2014

The 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 2013

Western Cape municipalities have been rated as one of the best performing municipalities in South Africa, with Cape Town in the top position. Read More

Certificate Ceremony of Western Cape Municipal Officials

6 December 2013

Speech by Mr Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Governmenst, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. Read More

Launch Of The Western Cape Summer Fire Season Aircraft 2013/14

2 December 2013

Minister of Local Government, Anton Bredell, discusses the launch of the Western Cape Summer Fire Season. Read More

Minister Bredell Wrap's up Fire and Flood Awareness Campaign

21 November 2013

The 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 2013

After 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 2013

Western 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 2013

Statement 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 2013

Western Cape Disaster Management, under the Department of Local Government, will hand over R15 000 to Read More

Official Opening of the Thusong Service Centre in Mossel Bay

11 October 2013

Speech by Minister Anton Bredell at the official opening of the Mossel Bay Thusong Service Centre on 11 October 2013. Read More

Sustainable Settlement Innovation Summit

2 September 2013

Distinguished guestsLeaders to the different spheres of governmentPublic servants, innovative thinkers and colleagues Our country, according to a 2011 UNICEF report, remains one of the most unequal in the world. Read More

Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Performance in the Province

22 August 2013

It 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

Speech by Minister Bredell for the House

22 August 2013

Speech by Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More

Minister Commends NSRI for Successful Rescue On Robben Island

13 August 2013

Minister 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 2013

Statement by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Read More

Decision on Provincial Intervention in Oudtshoorn Municipality

18 July 2013

Joint 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 2013

Minister 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 2013

The 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

Inequality in the Western Cape

6 June 2013

Minister Bredell outlines improved service delivery in the Western Cape, compared to other provinces. Read More

Western Cape's Disaster Management Monitoring Effects of Heavy Rainfall

3 June 2013

The Western Cape's Disaster Management is monitoring the effects of the heavy rain and snow fall throughout the province. Read More

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