Environment

Department launches online platform to streamline Section 24G applications

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning has introduced a new web-based application platform to enhance the...

Environment

Planning Africa Conference 2026

As co-host, the South African Planning Institute (SAPI) is proud to present Planning Africa 2026—a significant gathering for the planning...

Environment

Western Cape marks World Wildlife Day as CapeNature highlights climate resilience and sustainable living

The Western Cape is marking World Wildlife Day on 3 March, a day proclaimed by the United Nations, by reaffirming its commitment to...

Environment

Development Management Perception Survey 2026

The Directorate: Development Management, which is responsible for the administration of Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) applications...

Environment

Celebrating World Wetlands Day!

Western Cape marks World Wetlands Day, highlighting the vital role of wetlands in climate resilience and water security The Western Cape...

Environment

Western Cape Recycling Action Group (WCRAG) clean-up event, Villiersdorp, Theewaterskloof Municipality

The Western Cape Recycling Action Group (WCRAG), in partnership with the Theewaterskloof Municipality and local stakeholders, hosted a...

Environment

Pledge-Trees-Now-&-Plant-Later 2025-2028 Campaign

South Africa's National Greening Programme is a national initiative focused on promoting environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and...

Environment

SMART - air for Blue Skies Photo Competition

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies Air pollution is now the world’s leading environmental health risk and contributes to around 6...

Industry development

Waste Management

Our Waste Management Directorate is responsible for the facilitation, development and implementation of waste management policies, plans, regulatory measures and system

Tertiary health care

Municipal Support and Capacity Building Services

Development facilitation

Our main aim is to facilitate environmental and planning processes to bring about sustain