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Public invited to comment on Theewaterskloof Municipality’s draft Financial Recovery Plan

On Wednesday, 13 August 2025, the draft Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) for Theewaterskloof Local Municipality was published. Members of the...

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Department of Local Government hosts colloquium to make Local Government more effective and efficient

The Western Cape Department of Local Government commenced with a two-day meeting in Bloubergstrand (24–25 July 2025) to explore how local...

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Thusong Outreach Programme delivers big impact in Knysna Municipality, assisting over 500 residents

The Thusong Outreach Programme, a flagship initiative led by the Department of Local Government in partnership with various stakeholders...

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Local governments are the engine rooms of a functioning province

Honourable Speaker, Local governments are the engine rooms of any functioning province. They maintain our sanitation services, and keep our...

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Successful demonstration of Honeybush Retort is good news for Garden Route wild harvesters and small-scale farmers

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning recently congratulated the...

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Local Government civic education municipal videos

What is Local Government? What are Municipalities? What are Municipal Services? What is a Responsive Citizen? What can I expect from my...

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WCG supports water research together with the Bavarian Government and academic institutions

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today thanked partners from the...

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Western Cape municipalities benefit R93.1 million from Eskom debt write-off

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning commends Western Cape...

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Western Cape Government welcomes progress in Beaufort West and Kannaland Financial Recovery Plans

MEDIA RELEASE by Western Cape Minister of Finance, Deidré Baartman, and Minster of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development...

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Western Cape Government approves Section 139 Intervention in Theewaterskloof Local Municipality

The Western Cape Government (WCG) has approved an intervention in the Theewaterskloof Local Municipality in terms of Section 139(5) of the...

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