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News and Speeches for Department of Local Government

Western Cape Disaster Management Monitoring Effects of Heavy Rainfall

8 January 2014

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC) has been monitoring heavy rains experienced throughout the province due to a cut off low. Read More

Cape Town Number One Municipality

6 December 2013

Western Cape municipalities have been rated as one of the best performing municipalities in South Africa, with Cape Town in the top position. Read More

Minister Bredell Wrap's up Fire and Flood Awareness Campaign

21 November 2013

The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Anton Bredell, through its Western Cape Disaster Management Centre (WCDMC), will honour the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and Lifesavin Read More

Western Cape's Disaster Management Assess Damage of Heavy Downpours

18 November 2013

After heavy rains lashed the Province over the weekend, Disaster Management are now assessing the damages. Read More

Fire and Flood Awareness Campaign Targets Schools in Vulnerable Communities

4 November 2013

Western Cape Disaster Management, through the Department of Local Government will roll out the annual Fire and Flood Awareness campaign across Read More

Disaster Management and Fire Brigade Services Caution Public on Guy Fawkes Day

4 November 2013

Statement by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Read More

Western Cape Disaster Management Sponsors Launch of Braille Material

14 October 2013

Western Cape Disaster Management, under the Department of Local Government, will hand over R15 000 to Read More

Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Performance in the Province

22 August 2013

It gives me great pleasure in again congratulating the Department of Local Government and municipalities in the Western Cape on again making our province number one in Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) expenditure for the 2012/13 financial year. Read More

Minister Commends NSRI for Successful Rescue On Robben Island

13 August 2013

Minister Anton Bredell applauds NSRI for the successful rescue efforts of the fishing trawler that capsized on Robben Island. Read More

Disaster Management on High Alert for Possible Bad Weather

6 August 2013

Statement by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Read More

Decision on Provincial Intervention in Oudtshoorn Municipality

18 July 2013

Joint statement by Minister of Local Government, Mr Anton Bredell and Minister of Finance, Mr Alan Winde. Read More

Media Alert: World Refugee Day to be Commemorated on 20 June 2013

18 June 2013

Minister Anton Bredell to present Western Cape Government Refugee Services booklet on World Refugee Day. Read More

Ruling on Rates and Levies Imposed by Bergriver Municipality

7 June 2013

The Constitutional Court on 6 June 2013 dismissed the application of JJ Liebenberg and other rural landowners who contended that certain municipal rates and levies imposed by the Bergrivier Municipality during the period 2001 to 2009 were unlawful... Read More

Western Cape's Disaster Management Monitoring Effects of Heavy Rainfall

3 June 2013

The Western Cape's Disaster Management is monitoring the effects of the heavy rain and snow fall throughout the province. Read More

International Firefighters' Day Celebrates Province's Heroes

4 May 2013

Western Cape firefighters are set to be honoured at a special event in Langebaan. Read More

NCOP Provincial Week 16 - 19 April 2013

16 April 2013

A briefing by Minister Bredell of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on the Eden District. Read More

Guidelines for Conducting Vulnerability, Risk Analysis and Mapping

20 March 2013

Western Cape Disaster Management host United Nations: World Health Organisation course. Read More

Media Release: Western Cape Disaster Management Host United Nations Course

20 March 2013

The World Health Organisation’s African Region is conducting a Train the Trainer course from 18 to 27 March 2013 in an effort to strengthen risk management within the global health sector. Read More

Municipal Benchmarking Exercise

13 March 2013

Joint statement by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning and Alan Winde Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism. Read More

Swellendam Municipality Update

27 February 2013

Statement by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government ,Environmental Affairs and Development Planning on Swellendam Municipality Read More

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