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Western Cape launches bold 10-year Water Resilience Strategy

The Western Cape Government has launched a comprehensive Water Resilience Strategy (2025–2035) aimed at securing the province’s water future...

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Garden Route Municipalities proactively managing water resources ahead of summer season

The Western Cape Department of Local Government, in collaboration with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the South African...

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Energy security and water resilience targets remain firmly on course in the Western Cape

On Monday, 15 September 2025, the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Integrated Energy and Water Council held a meeting. The council received...

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Minister Bredell urges Western Cape residents to safeguard lives this Drowning Prevention Day

As the world marks International Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and...

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Minister Bredell presents Western Cape Government water security strategies at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning yesterday, 2 June, represented the...

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Western Cape on track towards energy and water security: Premier provides update on Western Cape Government energy and water resilience interventions

On Wednesday, 12 March 2025, Premier Alan Winde hosted a digicon where he gave an update on the progress the Western Cape Government has...

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Blossoms Water Supply Scheme delivers first water to the benefit of Oudtshoorn

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said he is very pleased with the...

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Find out why we should save water

Why should we save water? Fresh water is a scarce resource in the Western Cape, as rainfall varies from year to year. We depend on water to...

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Premier impressed with progress at George water infrastructure project

Today Premier Alan Winde visited the site of the new water treatment works extension project in George. He applauded all those involved in...

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Simple ways to save water in your home

Why should we save water? Fresh water is a scarce resource in the Western Cape, as rainfall varies from year to year. We depend on water to...

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