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News and Speeches for Department of Local Government

WC Water Update

4 December 2018

The average dam level in the Western Cape has dropped below 60% and stands at 59.6% (2017:33.5%). At the start of the winter season, the average dam level for the province hit a record low of 16%. Read More

WC Water Update

27 November 2018

The average water level for dams in the Western Cape currently stands at 60.89% (2017: 34.5%). Read More

WC Water Update

20 November 2018

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WC Water Update

12 November 2018

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WC Dam levels show slight drop

5 November 2018

Dam levels in the Western Cape are showing a slight decrease as the province enters the summer season. The average dam level across the province as at 11 November was 59.6% full. As at 26 September 2016 the levels were above 60%. Read More

George Fires

30 October 2018

  The Outeniqua Fire in the George area remains active on the mountain slopes and the situation remains serious with bad conditions prevailing. Read More

WC Water Update

17 October 2018

17 October 2018 Dam levels in the Western Cape have remained largely stable over the past week with some areas continuing to show slight increases. Read More

WC Water Update – R974 million in funding allocated for disaster recovery

9 October 2018

WC Water Update – Funding allocated for disaster recovery 8 October 2018 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More

Government brings services to Zwelihle community

4 October 2018

The Department of Local Government in partnership with other provincial departments and the Overstrand Municipality, will be implementing an “Emergency Thusong Outreach” in Zwelihle Township to ensure citizens that were affected by the recent... Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

11 September 2018

The average dam level in the Western Cape has increased to above 60%. Read More

WC note concerns about Hawks independence

24 August 2018

WC note concerns about Hawks independence 24 August 2018 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More

WC Water Update - Clanwilliam Dam wall construction starts

7 August 2018

WC Water Update 6 August 2018 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

30 July 2018

WC Water Update 30 July 2018 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More

Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development

24 July 2018

WC Water Update 23 July 2018   Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. The average dam level in the Western Cape has gone above 50%. Read More

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