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News and Speeches for Department of Local Government

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