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WSR Launch 2025

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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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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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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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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DWS provides update on the progress made on the work underway to raise of Clanwilliam Dam

Clanwilliam: On Thursday, 07 August 2025, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) led by the Acting Deputy Director-General for...

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