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News and Speeches for Department of Local Government

Department of Local Government rolls out district-based councillor training

14 October 2022

On Tuesday, 04 October 2022, the Department of Local Government launched their annual Councillor Seasonal Schools in George.  The learning opportunity is a collaborative and co-funded initiative between the Department of Local Government, Hanns... Read More

Western Cape Government recognises International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

14 October 2022

Western Cape Government recognises International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction as an opportunity to renew local disaster preparedness. Read More

MEC Bredell launches Fire Season

11 October 2022

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development planning, visited the Newlands Fire Base Station in Cape Town to discuss preparations for the coming wildfire season with senior firefighting officials. Read More

NDMC gears up for SA Disaster Risk Reduction commemoration

10 October 2022

The National Disaster Management Centre has collaborated with the City of Cape Town to coordinate and host South Africa’s 2022 commemoration of the annual International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) is commemorated on 13 October.   Read More