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Knysna Thusong Outreach

Thusong Outreach Programme brings services closer to Bitou Communities

The Department of Local Government, through the Service Delivery Integration (SDI) Directorate, coordinated a two-day Thusong Outreach...

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Western Cape launches bold 10-year Water Resilience Strategy

The Western Cape Government has launched a comprehensive Water Resilience Strategy (2025–2035) aimed at securing the province’s water future...

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Department of Local Government presents 2025/26 budget priorities to the Provincial Government Medium-Term Expenditure Committee

The Western Cape Department of Local Government today presented its 2025/26 budget priorities to the Provincial Government Medium-Term...

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Garden Route Municipalities proactively managing water resources ahead of summer season

The Western Cape Department of Local Government, in collaboration with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the South African...

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Season Summer School

Councillor seasonal school kicks off in Caledon

Today, the Department of Local Government (DLG), in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation(HSF) and the Stellenbosch University (SU)...

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Minister Bredell congratulates Western Cape Municipalities for receiving awards in recognition of excellent service

“I want to congratulate Western Cape municipalities which received recognition for excellent performance in recent days,” Anton Bredell...

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Ethical leadership key to restoring Local Government in South Africa – Minister Bredell

Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, has called for a renewed focus on ethical...

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Western Cape Government places Knysna Municipality under administration

The Western Cape Government today at a special Cabinet meeting confirmed that it has taken a decision to place the Knysna Municipality under...

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Western Cape records more fires, but on fewer hectares for the past wildfire season

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning recently received a briefing from...

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By Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

“On Monday morning the 4th of August I travelled to Gansbaai to try and help find common ground between disgruntled residents and the...

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