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WCG Crest HOD Graham Paulse

Mr Graham Paulse

Graham Paulse, is our Head of Department (HOD). He was raised in Bonteheuwel by his close-knit family that always made the most of every...

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WCG Crest Minister Anton Bredell

Mr Anton Bredell

Born and raised in Stellenbosch, Anton Bredell matriculated from Paul Roos Gymnasium in 1983. He went on to study Marketing and Sales...

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Department of Local Government: Contact Us

Street Address: 1st Floor, 15 Wale Street, Cape Town, 8001 Postal Address: Private Bag X9043, Cape Town, 8000 General Enquiries Telephone...

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Department of Local Government: About us

Our Department’s most important role is to address the challenges facing our society on local level, especially as local government is the...

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Western Cape Disaster Management Centre launch fire season in the province

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today launched the provincial fire...

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Launch of Knowledge Management Hub

The much-anticipated launch of the Department of Local Government (DLG) Knowledge Management Hub took place on 20 November 2023. The DLG...

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Consular Corps visiting the Western Cape Disaster Management

Purpose: To showcase to the new Members of Consular Corps posted in the province, the key offerings, competences and work undertaken by the...

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Advancing and women's empowerment and promoting gender equality

The month, August is known as the National Women’s Month in South Africa. This is the month where women are celebrated and recognized for...

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WC Disaster Management Centre planning recovery and humanitarian needs

Media Release: Western Cape Disaster Management Centre planning recovery and humanitarian needs in aftermath of the severe weather Anton...

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Premier and Minister Bredell give update on response to inclement weather

Media Release: Premier and Minister Bredell give update on Western Cape Government disaster management efforts At a virtual media briefing...

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