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The Department of Local Government's vision is to have developmental and well-governed Municipalities with integrated, sustainable and empowered communities.

Assisting communities via various programmes

Community Programmes

The programme aims to supplement people’s existing livelihood plans by offering a basic level of income security through work.

Emergency numbers

Emergency numbers

For Western Cape based emergencies you can dial 112 on a cellphone and 10177 from a landline.

The Department of Local Government For You

About us

The Department of Local Government supports and strengthens the capacity of municipalities to manage their own affairs.

Meet the Minister

After the general election in April 2009, Minister Bredell was appointed as Minister of Local Government in the Western Cape Cabinet.

Head of Department

Mr Paulse's first job was at the House of Representatives in Government in May 1985, after which he worked for the Department of Local Government and Provincial Treasury.

Contact us

You can contact The Western Cape Government call centre with any Local Government-related queries: 0860 142 142.