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Successful demonstration of Honeybush Retort is good news for Garden Route wild harvesters and small-scale farmers

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

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Local Government civic education municipal videos

What is Local Government? What are Municipalities? What are Municipal Services? What is a Responsive Citizen? What can I expect from my...

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WCG supports water research together with the Bavarian Government and academic institutions

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today thanked partners from the...

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Mr Graham Paulse

Graham Paulse, is our Head of Department (HOD). He was raised in Bonteheuwel by his close-knit family that always made the most of every...

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Mr Anton Bredell

Born and raised in Stellenbosch, Anton Bredell matriculated from Paul Roos Gymnasium in 1983. He went on to study Marketing and Sales...

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Department of Local Government: Contact Us

Street Address: 8th Floor, Waldorf Building, 80 St Georges Mall, Cape Town, 8001 Postal Address: Private Bag X9076, Cape Town, 8000 General...

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Department of Local Government: About us

Our Department’s most important role is to address the challenges facing our society on local level, especially as local government is the...

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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...

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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...

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