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News and Speeches for Ministry of Local Government

International Firefighters' Day Celebrates Province's Heroes

4 May 2013

Western Cape firefighters are set to be honoured at a special event in Langebaan. Read More

Intermunicipal Co-Operation Conference

2 May 2013

Keynote address by Anton Bredell, Provincial Minister for Local Government. Read More

NCOP Provincial Week 16 - 19 April 2013

16 April 2013

A briefing by Minister Bredell of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on the Eden District. Read More

IMFO Audit Somerset West

9 April 2013

Speech by Minister of Local Government Anton Bredell at the IMFO Audit in Somerset West. The theme of this year’s Indaba was ‘Good Governance: The Key to Sustainable Service Delivery’. Read More

Local Government Budget Speech 2013

26 March 2013

Honourable SpeakerHonourable Premier of the Western CapeProvincial Cabinet ColleaguesMembers of the Provincial LegislatureExecutive MayorsMunicipal ManagersPartners in Local GovernmentInvited GuestsLadies and GentlemenSpeaker, Read More

Plaaslike Regering Begrotingstoespraak 2013/14

25 March 2013

Minister van Plaaslike Regering Anton Bredell lewer sy begrotingstoespraak 2013/14. Read More

Guidelines for Conducting Vulnerability, Risk Analysis and Mapping

20 March 2013

Western Cape Disaster Management host United Nations: World Health Organisation course. Read More

Media Release: Western Cape Disaster Management Host United Nations Course

20 March 2013

The World Health Organisation’s African Region is conducting a Train the Trainer course from 18 to 27 March 2013 in an effort to strengthen risk management within the global health sector. Read More

Municipal Benchmarking Exercise

13 March 2013

Joint statement by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning and Alan Winde Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism. Read More

Swellendam Municipality Update

27 February 2013

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

Eden Municipality Update

15 February 2013

In my capacity, as the Minister of Local Government, I confirm that I had already launched an investigation after the content of an interim report of ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs)was brought to my attention. Read More

Situation at Cederberg Council and Municipality

13 February 2013

The situation at the Cederberg Council and Municipality seems to be worsening by the day and there are a number of allegations doing the rounds at present regarding inappropriate behaviour by councillors and certain employees of the municipal Read More

Minister Bredell Address Situation at Eden Council

13 February 2013

The rumours and information coming from the Eden council are very disturbing and will have to be addressed by the Council as a matter of urgency. Read More

Province Strives to Make Municipal Planning Everyone's Business

6 February 2013

The issue of misalignment and fragmentation in terms of planning, budgeting and implementation of projects between municipalities and other spheres of government is a burning topic in government boardrooms countrywide. Read More

Media Release: Province Strives to Make Municipal Planning Everyone's Business

6 February 2013

The Western Cape Department of Local Government has pioneered a fresh, practical approach to intergovernmental planning through the establishment of District Integrated Development Plan Indaba platforms. Read More

Provincial Disaster Management Centre still on High Alert and Supporting Municipalities Affected by Farm Worker’s Protest Action

15 November 2012

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre is still on high alert as protests continue to disrupt in Swellendam and Paarl this morning. Read More

Opening of Prince Albert Thusong Centre

14 September 2012

Geagte Burgemeester,Raadslede,Senior Bestuurders van Prince Albert Munisipaliteit,Professionele diensverskaffers tot die projek,Dames en here.Six months ago on 29th March, during our Local Government Budget Speech in Parliament, we made a promise. Read More

Opening of Prince Albert Thusong Centre

14 September 2012

Six months ago on 29th March, during our Local Government Budget Speech in Parliament, we made a promise. Read More

Disaster Risk Reduction Campaign "Edu-tains" Learners on Effects of Climate Change and Smart Living

27 February 2012

The Western Cape Government's Provincial Disaster Management Centre, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, will roll out climate change and smart living plays in selected schools across the province from 28 February to 8 March. Read More

Minister Madikizela and Councillor Sonnenberg Inspected Emergency Housing Kits

24 August 2011

Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, and City of Cape Town Human Settlements MAYCO Member Councillor, Ernest Sonnenberg, inspected the emergency housing kits in Ndabeni this morning. Read More

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