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    CapeNature manages numerous nature reserves in the Western Cape, 25 of these reserves are open to the public to visit. 

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    Find out who you should contact to report environmental crimes happening in the province. 

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Welcome to our new website

Where you can find all our department services and related information.

Atmospheric Emissions Licencing

Atmospheric Emissions Licencing

Waste licencing

Waste licencing

Reporting environmental crimes and contraventions

Reporting environmental crimes and contraventions

Welcome to the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

The role of the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is two-fold, safeguarding the natural environment of the Western Cape for future generations while sustainably developing the landscape in which we live.

Due to the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, staff members are working remotely. Please email queries to: enquiries.eadp@westerncape.gov.za or DEADPEIAAdmin.George@westerncape.gov.za

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Environmental Governance

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Environmental Quality

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Environmental Sustainability

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Development Planning

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About us

Find out more about what our Department does For You.

Minister Bredell

Meet the Minister

Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, ​​​​​​​Mr. Anton Bredell.

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Contact us

Need to get hold of us? View the ways, you can reach out to our Department.