News and Speeches for Department of Local Government
Western Cape Government has approached the National Disaster Risk Management
12 July 2024Authorities remain on high alert as cold and wet weather persist. Two further cold fronts are expected to make landfall between Saturday and Sunday (13-14 July). Read More
Rain predictions for Thursday upgraded to Level 8.
10 July 2024The Western Cape Government takes note of the South African Weather Service’s latest impact warning, which is a Level 8 warning for disruptive ra Read More
Prepare for next cold front due to make landfall on Tuesday
8 July 2024The Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) received reports from the various Read More
Weather warnings remain on track for wind, snow, rain, storm surges and high
7 July 2024The Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) this morning received feedback after the first of several cold fronts made landfall early on Sunday. Several fronts are expected to impact the weather in the Western Cape until next week Friday, 12... Read More
A series of cold fronts hitting the province from Sunday until Friday next week
5 July 2024Western Cape Disaster Management Centre prepares for a series of cold fronts hitting the province from Sunday until Friday next week. Read More
Empowering local governance: Seasonal School for Councilors returns to WC
14 June 2024Today, the Department of Local Government (DLG) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) are hosting the continuation of the Seasonal School for Councilors in the Western Cape. Read More
Community Development Workers host Co-operative Development Summit
23 May 2024Today, the Department of Local Government, through Community Development Workers (CDW’s), is hosting a Co-operative Development Summit at the Ceres Town Hall. Read More
Provincial Public Participation Forum strengthens collaboration in Western Cape
17 May 2024Municipalities from across the Western Cape convened today at the Lambert’s Bay Sports Hall for the Provincial Public Participation Forum, a bi-annual event hosted by the Department of Local Government. Read More
HOD keynote Speech
9 May 2024Chairperson, District and Municipal Managers, municipal and sector officials guest speakers and colleagues - all protocol observed, I extend a warm welcome to you all at the launch of our first QMIPF session. The first session will take course over... Read More
Department of Local Government hosts workshop to enhance Infrastructure Planning
9 May 2024The Department of Local Government through its Municipal Infrastructure directorate will host a three-day workshop aimed at enhancing infrastructure planning and development within Western Cape Municipalities. Read More
Department of Local Government collaborates on skills development workshops
9 May 2024The Department of Local Government, in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) , Western Cape South African Local Government and Association (SALGA) ,and the Western Cape Local Government Sector Education and Training... Read More
Supporting Education and Social Well-Being in Nuwerus Community
30 April 2024The Department of Local Government, led by the Service Delivery Integration Directorate, has showcased its dedication to enhanced education and social well-being within the Nuwerus community. Read More
Thusong Awards Ceremony!
29 April 2024Congratulations to the incredible Thusong teams at the Department of Local Government and Western Cape Municipalities for their outstanding achievements at the recent Thusong Awards Ceremony! Read More
Mopping up and damage assessment continue after cut-off low system
10 April 2024“Although the extreme weather is over, the public are asked to please be aware of potentially dangerous conditions in large parts of the province,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development... Read More
Disaster Management prepares for storm winds and heavy downpours
6 April 2024“The Western Cape can expect strong winds and torrential downpours from Saturday evening through to Tuesday,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, environmental Affairs and Development Planning said today. Read More
PDMC on full activation as approaching cut-off low weather system is upgraded
6 April 2024Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning said the Provincial Disaster Management Centre is fully activated in anticipation for the cut-off low weather system which is expected to make la Read More
Cape Winelands Career Exhibition
4 April 2024The Public Service Commission visited Tulbagh and conducted a public meeting. The Community Development Workers Program was tasked to conduct community survey which was done before the visit of the Public Service Commission and identified... Read More
Budget Vote 14: Department of Local Government 2024/25
26 March 2024Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to present the 2024/25 budget for the Department of Local Government today. Read More
Clean Up and Recycle Project: Transforming Macassar’s environmental landscape
19 March 2024Macassar, Monday, 18 March 2024 - The Clean-Up and Recycle Project launched on Global Recycle Day near a notorious dumping site in Macassar, aiming to combat improper waste disposal and promote sustainable practices. Read More
Good Governance Africa recognises Western Cape’s municipalities
18 March 2024Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today said the latest results published by Good Governance Africa, (GGA) an independent research institute, shows that Western Cape... Read More
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