News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Environment Western Cape Disaster Management Centre launch fire season in the province Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today launched the provincial fire... Read more Education Launch of Knowledge Management Hub The much-anticipated launch of the Department of Local Government (DLG) Knowledge Management Hub took place on 20 November 2023. The DLG... Read more Business support Consular Corps visiting the Western Cape Disaster Management Purpose: To showcase to the new Members of Consular Corps posted in the province, the key offerings, competences and work undertaken by the... Read more Social assistance Advancing and women's empowerment and promoting gender equality The month, August is known as the National Women’s Month in South Africa. This is the month where women are celebrated and recognized for... Read more Environment WC Disaster Management Centre planning recovery and humanitarian needs Media Release: Western Cape Disaster Management Centre planning recovery and humanitarian needs in aftermath of the severe weather Anton... Read more Environment Premier and Minister Bredell give update on response to inclement weather Media Release: Premier and Minister Bredell give update on Western Cape Government disaster management efforts At a virtual media briefing... Read more Social assistance The 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week Message from Minister Bredell South Africa is currently experiencing many challenges at the same time: High unemployment, weak economic... Read more Social assistance Annual Thusong Service Centre Week On Monday, 18 September 2023, the Department of Local Government in collaboration with Government Communication Information System (GCIS)... Read more Social assistance Government to host the 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week Government to host the 2023 Annual Thusong Service Centre Week: 18 to 22 September 2023 Government working with communities and social... Read more Environment Blossoms Water Supply Scheme delivers first water to the benefit of Oudtshoorn Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said he is very pleased with the... Read more Public safety Western Cape Government recognises World Drowning Prevention Day Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, asks people to wear blue tomorrow... Read more Economy and financial matters Department engages on training issues The Department of Local Government through the Municipal and Capacity Building Chief-Directorate held a National Municipal Capacity... Read more Load More