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Department of Local Government hosts colloquium to make Local Government more effective and efficient

The Western Cape Department of Local Government commenced with a two-day meeting in Bloubergstrand (24–25 July 2025) to explore how local...

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Minister Bredell urges Western Cape residents to safeguard lives this Drowning Prevention Day

As the world marks International Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and...

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Cape Winelands value workshop

Synchronising the HR Value Chain to strengthen skills development in Municipalities

The Department of Local Government (DLG) kicks off a two-day workshop today, 17 and 18 July 2025, at the Cape Winelands District...

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South African Weather Services and the Department of Water and Sanitation briefs Provincial Disaster Management Centre on expected severe weather from Thursday to Sunday

The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre was briefed by South African Weather Services (SAWS) and the Department of Water and Sanitation...

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Western Cape Government completes Housing Market Studies for seven municipalities as part of the Housing Market Studies Round II project

The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP), in partnership with the Department of Infrastructure...

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Knysna

Thusong Outreach Programme delivers big impact in Knysna Municipality, assisting over 500 residents

The Thusong Outreach Programme, a flagship initiative led by the Department of Local Government in partnership with various stakeholders...

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Cold and wet weather continues across the Western Cape

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said the cold and wet weather is...

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Kysna

Thusong Outreach Programme brings government services to Knysna communities

The Thusong Outreach Programme, led by the Department of Local Government and its partners, is in full swing today in Knysna Municipality...

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CDWP Policy roadshow draws strong attendance in Cape Winelands District

Today, the Department of Public Service and Administration, in collaboration with the Community Development Workers Programme (CDWP) in the...

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Witzenberg Municipality: Water Infrastructure oversight visit

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning yesterday met with senior...

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