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News and Speeches for Department of Local Government

Koeberg Exercise Completed Successfully

12 June 2015

The Western Cape Disaster Management (WCDM) annual Koeberg Emergency Exercise was concluded successfully on Thursday afternoon. Read More

Outcomes of Ministerial Workshop

10 June 2015

The Western Cape government held a Minister and Mayors Meeting in Worcester today where water resources in the Western Cape was on the agenda. Read More

Grabouw welcomes new Thusong Centre

10 June 2015

The 28th Thusong Service Centre in the Western Cape officially opened in Grabouw today. Read More

Preparing for Electricity Challenges

29 May 2015

The National Disaster Management Centre together with Eskom has been asking provinces to develop contingency plans for a range of electricity related emergencies ranging from a severe system constraint to a national blackout. Read More

Fire season claims more lives

24 April 2015

The minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell wishes to express his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of two firefighters that died in a helicopter accident yesterday.  Read More

Minister Bredell On the Occasion of the 2015 Budget Speech

24 March 2015

Honorable Speaker Honorable Premier of the Western Cape Provincial Cabinet Colleagues and members of the Legislature Executive Mayors and municipal Managers The head of department, colleagues and friends Read More

Thusong Outreach – A movement to bring government services closer to communities

6 February 2015

The Thusong programme of the Western Cape Local Government brings people and government services together in an accessible and affordable way.  Read More

Fire & Flood Awareness Campaign Rollout to Vulnerable Communities

1 February 2015

Western Cape Disaster Management through the Department of Local Government has rolled - out its annual Fire and Flood Awareness Campaign across five - district municipalities (Cape Winelands, Eden, West Coast, Overberg and Central Karoo). Read More

Flooding damage repaired – Bitou gets new, improved Poortjies Reticulation Plant

29 January 2015

Bitou Municipality and Minister Anton Bredell representing Western Cape Disaster Management will launch the successful relocation of the Poortjies Reticulation Plant on 29 January 2015.  Read More

Bitou Reticulation Plant Opening

29 January 2015

Speech by Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government Environmental Affairs and Development Planning at the occasion of a Workshop on Public Participation at Local Government Level on 29 January 2015   Read More

Statement on the Death of Volunteer Firefighter Andrew Jantjies

4 December 2014

The Western Cape Government wishes to extend its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Andrew Jantjies (44), a volunteer firefighter who died last night while assisting with a mountain fire near Kommetjie. Read More

Opening Address at Municipal Public Accounts Committee Symposium

14 November 2014

Minister Anton Bredell on Thursday, 13 November addressed the Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPAC) Symposium  and highlighted the important role that accountability and oversight play in ensuring clean municipal audits in the province. Read More

Minister Anton Bredell Welcomes Oudtshoorn Judgement

27 August 2014

Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell welcomes the judgment delivered by the Western Cape High Court this morning. Read More

How to Protect Your Home Against Floods and Fires

20 May 2014

Floods and fires can happen at any time. If the proper measures are not in place, these hazards could become disasters. To prevent the loss of lives and property, everybody needs to be aware of the damages that floods and fires can cause, and how... Read More

Local Government Partnerships to Boost Community Development Skills

13 March 2014

The Department of Local Government and partners jointly commits to aid the skills development of the Community Development Workers programme which aims to improve the efficiency of skills within the local government sector. Read More

Statement by Mr Anton Bredell on the Retirement of Acting CEO Dr Kas Hamman

31 January 2014

Acting Chief Executive Officer at Cape Nature, Dr Kas Hamman, retires on 31 January 2014. Read More

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

Certificate Ceremony of Western Cape Municipal Officials

6 December 2013

Speech by Mr Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Governmenst, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. Read More

Launch Of The Western Cape Summer Fire Season Aircraft 2013/14

2 December 2013

Minister of Local Government, Anton Bredell, discusses the launch of the Western Cape Summer Fire Season. Read More

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