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Western Cape Municipalities shine with Green Drop Report

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

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Minister Bredell concerned about South Africa’s commitment to environmental challenges.

Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today warned that government initiatives and...

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Minister Anton Bredell calls on public to use valuable groundwater reserves sparingly on World Water Day.

Today World Water Day draws attention to the hidden water resource, groundwater, and advocates for its, and other freshwater resources...

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Drones add sting to Green Scorpions monitoring and enforcing capabilities

The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning recently strengthened its environmental enforcement capacity...

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Western Cape adopts new Air Quality Management Plan and invests R10million in its Air Quality Monitoring Network.

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning recently adopted the Western Cape Air Quality...

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Minister Bredell encourages public participation on Estuarine Management Plans in the province.

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) today said the public is...

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Good progress being made with bulk carrier NS Qingdao salvage operation at the Port of Saldanha Bay.

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning was yesterday briefed on the...

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Interactive storymap showcases the value of the Province’s Wetlands.

Intrinsic value of Wetlands just a click away enhances learning for students. Marking World Wetlands Day, the Western Cape Department of...

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Organic Waste Restriction 2022

Organic waste that is sent to landfill doesn’t harmlessly breakdown. It has a big impact on the environment as it decomposes and releases...

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Reducing waste in Western Cape landfills

Organic Waste Ban 2022 Organic waste that is sent to landfill doesn’t harmlessly breakdown. It has a big impact on the environment as it...

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