News and Speeches for Department of Local Government
Dam levels update
31 May 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 54.02% (2020: 36.7%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 75.3% (2020: 54.8%). Read More
Stellenbosch waste water treatment works welcomed
27 May 2021Stellenbosch Municipality’s new state of the art Waste Water Treatment Works is a welcome addition to the rapidly expanding town. The project completed last year, is the single biggest capital expenditure item and bulk infrastructure project in the... Read More
Western Cape Disaster Management hosts third Advisory Forum Webinar
27 May 2021The Department of Local Government held its third Disaster Management Advisory Forum Webinar at the Disaster Management Centre on 26 May 2021, to discuss the prevention of a possible third wave of infections in Africa. Read More
More action needed on climate change
26 May 2021The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape deliberated yesterday on the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) with regards to climate change. Read More
Dam levels update
24 May 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 53.1% (2020: 35.1%) while the latest average level for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town, is 74.5% (2020: 52.6%). Read More
Dam levels and storm update
18 May 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 49.4% (2020: 35.7%). The levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town is 69.6% (2020: 53.2%). Read More
Winter storm update 09h00
6 May 2021The winter storm that hit the Western Cape yesterday morning continues to move further inland and caused significant damage and flooding across the Cape Winelands last night. Major incidents reported include: Read More
Winter storm warning
5 May 2021The Western Cape is gearing up for a major winter storm, expected to make landfall this afternoon and continuing through the night. Read More
Winter storm update 13h30
5 May 2021The winter storm that made landfall in the Southern Cape earlier today has led to severe localised flooding in the communities of Struisbaai, Cape Agulhas and surrounding areas. Several roads in the Southern Cape have been flooded and road users are... Read More
International Fire Fighter’s Day
4 May 2021International Firefighters' Day is observed annually on May 4 to honour firefighters around the world, who dedicate their lives to the protection of people and property. Read More
Dam levels
3 May 2021The latest average dam level for dams in the Western Cape is 48.2% (2020: 37.2%). The levels for dams providing water to the City of Cape Town is 67.5% (2020: 54.5%). Read More
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