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Protocol for the Administration of EIA, WML, Section 24G Applications, Appeals and Objections during the Festive Period 2025/26

The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning hereby informs all stakeholders of the official protocol for...

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Western Cape Recycling Action Group (WCRAG) clean-up event, Villiersdorp, Theewaterskloof Municipality

The Western Cape Recycling Action Group (WCRAG), in partnership with the Theewaterskloof Municipality and local stakeholders, hosted a...

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Pledge-Trees-Now-&-Plant-Later 2025-2028 Campaign

South Africa's National Greening Programme is a national initiative focused on promoting environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and...

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SMART - air for Blue Skies Photo Competition

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, 7 September 2025 Air pollution is now the world’s leading environmental health risk and...

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Notice of Public Participation Process Workshops: Review of the 3rd Generation Western Cape Air Quality Management Plan

NOTICE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS WORKSHOPS: REVIEW OF THE 3RD GENERATION WESTERN CAPE AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN (Click here to...

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Invitation for nominations Western Cape Provincial Coastal Committee

INVITATION FOR NOMINATIONS WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL COASTAL COMMITTEE! (Click here to see poster) In fulfilment of Section 40(1) of the...

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Invitation for Public Comment: Draft Revised Breede River Estuarine Management Plan

INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: DRAFT REVISED BREEDE RIVER ESTUARINE MANAGEMENT PLAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT...

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Draft Western Cape Land Use Amendment Bill, 2023

Call for comment on the Draft Western Cape Land Use Amendment Bill, 2023! The following Provincial Notice is published for comment: Draft...

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Invitation for Public Comment: Draft Environmental Management Framework for Mossel Bay Municipality

IMPORTANT NOTICE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998 (ACT 107 OF 1998) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK REGULATIONS, 2010...

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Coastal Management Programme 2022-2027

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 2008 (ACT...

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Launch of Brandvlei Water Scheme, Holsloot Feeder Canal raising project

Speech by Minister Anton Bredell 10 February 2023 Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzu Mchunu, Mayor of the Breede Valley Municipality...

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Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning recognised as best in SA for managing Environmental Impact Assessments

The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) has been recognised as the leading provincial...

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