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Western Cape Government continues to monitor severe weather conditions in the Central Karoo and Garden Route

The Western Cape Government continues to closely monitor the impact of the severe weather system affecting parts of the province, with...

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Western Cape Government prepares for midweek storm

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, today said that the Provincial...

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The Western Cape Government supports volunteer Search and Rescue Organisation

On 26 March 2026, Minister Anton Bredell formally handed over a cheque to the Search and Rescue South Africa Organisation (SARZA)...

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Western Cape Government strengthens international collaboration in fire and disaster management at Intersec 2026, Dubai

The Western Cape Government, represented by the Department of Local Government: Chief Directorate – Disaster Management and Fire Rescue...

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Disaster Awareness Campaign: Gerry the Giraffe takes the stage

Each year, the Western Cape Disaster Management Centre embarks on its Disaster Awareness Campaign in primary schools across the province...

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Western Cape hosts groundbreaking Disaster Resilience Summit

The Western Cape Government, in partnership with Santam, has convened the Disaster Resilience Summit, a two-day gathering aimed at...

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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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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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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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Western Cape Government urges residents to be safe during winter season

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today confirmed that the...

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