News and Speeches for Department of Local Government
Annual Thusong Service Centre Week
19 September 2023On Monday, 18 September 2023, the Department of Local Government in collaboration with Government Communication Information System (GCIS) and Breede Valley Municipality kick started the celebration of the Thusong Annual Week commemorative event. Read More
The 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week
19 September 2023Message from Minister Bredell Read More
Government to host the 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week
15 September 2023Government to host the 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week: 18 to 22 September 2023 Read More
Blossoms Water Supply Scheme delivers first water to the benefit of Oudtshoorn
14 August 2023Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said he is very pleased with the news that the Blossoms Water Supply Scheme has recently delivered the first water to the Oudtshoorn Oosbank... Read More
Western Cape Government recognises World Drowning Prevention Day
25 July 2023Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, asks people to wear blue tomorrow as the provincial government recognise the call from the World Health Organization (WHO) to ‘Go Blue’ for... Read More
Department engages on training issues
4 July 2023The Department of Local Government through the Municipal and Capacity Building Chief-Directorate held a N Read More
DLG Mandela Day in Beaufort West
23 June 2023The Nelson Mandela International Day, affectionately known as Mandela Day, is an annual event aimed at honoring and celebrating the legacy of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically elected Pres Read More
R88.815 million assistance to municipalities to address loadshedding
28 February 2023Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning together with Premier Allan Winde today presented a symbolic cheque to Western Cape mayors at the Premier’s Coordination Forum held in Cape Town. Read More
Aerial and ground support ready for Western Cape fire season
8 December 2022“Contracts are in place to secure specialised aerial and ground support for firefighting this summer in the Western Cape,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said during a fire... Read More
Department of Local Government concludes Councillor Training
28 November 2022The Department of Local Government has wrapped up its final leg of the Seasonal School which took place in five District Municipalities namely: Garden Route District, Read More
Minister Bredell’s network forum held to share insight on service delivery
22 November 2022Minister Anton Bredell, the Provincial Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, hosted the bi-annual Minister and Mayors (MINMAY) Forum at Goudini Spa in Rawsonville today. Read More
Caledon gets new fire station to better serve Theewaterskloof municipality
11 November 2022STATEMENT ON OFFICIAL OPENING OF CALEDON FIRE STATION The unveiling of the new R5 million Fire Station in Caledon, a major milestone that will improve fighters’ ability to serve communities of Theewaterskloof and the Overberg region. Read More
Western Cape Government recognises International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
14 October 2022Western Cape Government recognises International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction as an opportunity to renew local disaster preparedness. Read More
Department of Local Government rolls out district-based councillor training
14 October 2022On 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
MEC Bredell launches Fire Season
11 October 2022Anton 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 2022The 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
WC Disaster Management Centre hosts successful disaster training session
16 September 2022Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning congratulated the Provincial Disaster Management Centre for hosting a successful four-day training session, held from the 13th to the 16th of... Read More
Minister Bredell responds to service delivery challenges
22 June 2022The Ministerial and Mayoral (MinMay) pr Read More
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