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Statement on the removal of National DSD Minister

We welcome the decision by the President to remove Sisisi Tolashe from her position as Minister of Social Development, and note the interim...

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DSD makes urgent appeal for public assistance

The Western Cape Department of Social Development has called on the private sector and the general public who are in a position to assist...

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Minister Londt deeply saddened following tragic loss of DSD Knysna staff member

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt expresses his sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Ms Lauren...

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Western Cape Government Cabinet satisfied with state of readiness of disaster management agencies and other stakeholders ahead of severe weather

The Western Cape Government Cabinet met last night to assess the state of readiness of disaster risk management teams ahead of an intense...

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Western Cape Department of Local Government advances clarity, equity and dignified living through its Basket of Services study

The Western Cape Department of Local Government (DLG) has released the findings of its updated “Basket of Services” research project. This...

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Department of Local Government convened Municipal Infrastructure Bi-Annual Forum in Overstrand to advance innovation and resilient service delivery

On Thursday, 23 April 2026, the Western Cape Department of Local Government hosted the Municipal Infrastructure Bi-Annual Infrastructure...

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Western Cape Government reports steady progress in stabilising service delivery in Knysna

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today said the Western Cape...

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New partnership to open doors for vulnerable youth

A new 10-year partnership between the Western Cape Government and the Interactive Science Foundation is set to unlock internship...

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Western Cape Government Innovation: SWIMS app rolled out to health social workers

The Social Work Integrated Management System (SWIMS) App is a key innovation that is transforming the way that healthcare professionals do...

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Minister Bredell meets with Langeberg Municipality to discuss water security issues

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

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