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Karoo receives some much needed rainfall

4 February 2019

Karoo receives some much needed rainfall 4 February 2019 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.  Read More

Major water project for Oudtshoorn

28 January 2019

Major water project for Oudtshoorn 28 January 2019 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell.  Read More

Karoo Update

23 January 2019

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WC Disasters Update

22 January 2019

21 January 2019 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More

Response to Gift of the Givers Media Statement

5 January 2019

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

WC Water Update

4 December 2018

The average dam level in the Western Cape has dropped below 60% and stands at 59.6% (2017:33.5%). At the start of the winter season, the average dam level for the province hit a record low of 16%. Read More

WC Water Update

27 November 2018

The average water level for dams in the Western Cape currently stands at 60.89% (2017: 34.5%). Read More

WC Water Update

20 November 2018

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WC Water Update

12 November 2018

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WC Dam levels show slight drop

5 November 2018

Dam levels in the Western Cape are showing a slight decrease as the province enters the summer season. The average dam level across the province as at 11 November was 59.6% full. As at 26 September 2016 the levels were above 60%. Read More

George Fires

30 October 2018

  The Outeniqua Fire in the George area remains active on the mountain slopes and the situation remains serious with bad conditions prevailing. Read More

WC Water Update

17 October 2018

17 October 2018 Dam levels in the Western Cape have remained largely stable over the past week with some areas continuing to show slight increases. Read More

WC Water Update – R974 million in funding allocated for disaster recovery

9 October 2018

WC Water Update – Funding allocated for disaster recovery 8 October 2018 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. Read More

Government brings services to Zwelihle community

4 October 2018

The Department of Local Government in partnership with other provincial departments and the Overstrand Municipality, will be implementing an “Emergency Thusong Outreach” in Zwelihle Township to ensure citizens that were affected by the recent... Read More

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