News and Speeches for Department of Local Government
Annual Thusong Outreach event held in Saron, celebrating 30 Years of Democracy
18 September 2024Today, the Department of Local Government, in partnership with the Government communication and Information System (GCIS) Cape Winelands District Municipality and Drakenstein Local Municipality, proudly launched its two-day Annual Thusong Outreach... Read More
Minister Bredell visits Beaufort West and Prince Albert
3 September 2024The Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, conducted an oversight visit to Beaufort West and Prince Albert municipalities as part of his commitment to ensure effective service... Read More
WCLG/HSF Seasonal School for Councillors focuses on Consequence Management
2 September 2024This Seasonal school was hosted by the Western Cape Local Government (WCLG) in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), and the Stellenbosch University. Read More
Minister Bredell commends swift response to Malmesbury flooding incident
8 August 2024Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning, extends his gratitude to the West Coast Disaster Management Centre and Swartland Municipality for their prompt and effective response to this morning’s... Read More
Community Work Programme (CWP) Local Reference Committee (LRC) workshop in Oudts
30 July 2024On 30 July 2024, the Department of Local Government hosted a CWP Local Reference Committee workshop at the Bhongolwethu Thusong Centre in Oudtshoorn. Read More
Minister Anton Bredell visits Goedverwacht to monitor restoration efforts
26 July 2024Recent heavy seasonal winter rains from 10 July 2024 to 17 July 2024 have caused significant disruptions to water supplies across various communities in the Western Cape Province. One of the hardest-hit areas is the Goedverwacht Local Community near... Read More
Western Cape Government has approached the National Disaster Risk Management
12 July 2024Authorities remain on high alert as cold and wet weather persist. Two further cold fronts are expected to make landfall between Saturday and Sunday (13-14 July). Read More
Rain predictions for Thursday upgraded to Level 8.
10 July 2024The Western Cape Government takes note of the South African Weather Service’s latest impact warning, which is a Level 8 warning for disruptive ra Read More
Prepare for next cold front due to make landfall on Tuesday
8 July 2024The Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) received reports from the various Read More
Weather warnings remain on track for wind, snow, rain, storm surges and high
7 July 2024The Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) this morning received feedback after the first of several cold fronts made landfall early on Sunday. Several fronts are expected to impact the weather in the Western Cape until next week Friday, 12... Read More
A series of cold fronts hitting the province from Sunday until Friday next week
5 July 2024Western Cape Disaster Management Centre prepares for a series of cold fronts hitting the province from Sunday until Friday next week. Read More
Empowering local governance: Seasonal School for Councilors returns to WC
14 June 2024Today, the Department of Local Government (DLG) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) are hosting the continuation of the Seasonal School for Councilors in the Western Cape. Read More
Community Development Workers host Co-operative Development Summit
23 May 2024Today, the Department of Local Government, through Community Development Workers (CDW’s), is hosting a Co-operative Development Summit at the Ceres Town Hall. Read More
Provincial Public Participation Forum strengthens collaboration in Western Cape
17 May 2024Municipalities from across the Western Cape convened today at the Lambert’s Bay Sports Hall for the Provincial Public Participation Forum, a bi-annual event hosted by the Department of Local Government. Read More
HOD keynote Speech
9 May 2024Chairperson, District and Municipal Managers, municipal and sector officials guest speakers and colleagues - all protocol observed, I extend a warm welcome to you all at the launch of our first QMIPF session. The first session will take course over... Read More
Department of Local Government hosts workshop to enhance Infrastructure Planning
9 May 2024The Department of Local Government through its Municipal Infrastructure directorate will host a three-day workshop aimed at enhancing infrastructure planning and development within Western Cape Municipalities. Read More
Department of Local Government collaborates on skills development workshops
9 May 2024The Department of Local Government, in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) , Western Cape South African Local Government and Association (SALGA) ,and the Western Cape Local Government Sector Education and Training... Read More
Supporting Education and Social Well-Being in Nuwerus Community
30 April 2024The Department of Local Government, led by the Service Delivery Integration Directorate, has showcased its dedication to enhanced education and social well-being within the Nuwerus community. Read More
Thusong Awards Ceremony!
29 April 2024Congratulations to the incredible Thusong teams at the Department of Local Government and Western Cape Municipalities for their outstanding achievements at the recent Thusong Awards Ceremony! Read More
Mopping up and damage assessment continue after cut-off low system
10 April 2024“Although the extreme weather is over, the public are asked to please be aware of potentially dangerous conditions in large parts of the province,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development... Read More
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