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Deadline for Western Cape inclusionary housing policy framework process approaches

16 June 2021
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The Western Cape Government’s public participation process for a groundbreaking new Inclusionary Housing Policy Framework has reached the halfway mark. Anton Bredell, the Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the Western Cape has thanked the participants in ...
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Western Cape Government strengthens commitment to biodiversity conservation by signing the Edinburgh Declaration.

22 May 2021
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Marking the International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May 2021) , the Provincial Minister, Anton Bredell, for Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) in conjunction with CapeNature has signed the Edinburgh Declaration . The Declaration signifies and further ...
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Update on escaped crocodiles

18 March 2021
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A total of 66 young Nile crocodiles have been recaptured or euthanised in an ongoing operation in Bonnievale. An unknown number of crocodiles, ranging in size from 1.2m to 1.5m, escaped from a farm and made their way to the Breede River, which passes in the vicinity. The animals escaped via a hole ...
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Our heroes wear green!

18 March 2021
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Our heroes wear green! Global Recycling Day shines the spotlight on our #RecyclingHeroes Each year on 18 March, Global Recycling Day takes place with the aim of encouraging people across the globe to see waste as an opportunity. Recycling is a key part of the circular economy, helping to protect ...
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CapeNature open for visitors

5 February 2021
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CapeNature has reopened access to all dams, lakes and rivers adjoining or on CapeNature reserves to the public. Anton Bredell, MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning says CapeNature is delighted to welcome visitors back again following the relaxation of some Alert ...