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WC EMS to use SANDF helicopters for rescue operations during winter
Environmental Affairs MEC Anton Bredell said some of the main problems that came with the winter season included flooding and fires in informal settlements.
The Public Protector has found Bredell had indeed breached the Executive Ethics Code when he wrote to the acting mayor of George.
For the first time in years, dams are full.
A group of activists, calling themselves the PHA Campaign, took the provincial government to court to stop a proposed mixed-use development on 500 hectares of the area.
Local government MEC Anton Bredell has reached out to the Australian high commissioner to offer the province’s support.
Local government MEC Anton Bredell said the probe would focus on the George Integrated Public Transport Network and irregular appointments made at the Municipality.
the project entails installing a 22-kilometre pipeline and pumping infrastructure to move water from existing boreholes to the town's water network.
The average dam level has decreased by more than a percent in the last week and is currently at 51%.
Environmental Affairs MEC Anton Bredell, who visited the fire-stricken area on Monday, says most of the town has been destroyed.
This follows a High Court ruling in favour of local government MEC Anton Bredell in a case brought by the Bitou council.
The Western Cape Environmental Affairs Department says the project is aimed at combating fire-related deaths in informal settlements across the Western Cape.
Local government MEC Anton Bredell is, however, enacting Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act in both areas.
Provincial local government MEC Anton Bredell says once the project is complete, the capacity of the dam is expected to double.
George, Oudtshoorn, Bitou and Kannaland municipalities are currently in the Hawks' sights after allegations of corruption arose.
The department released five cubic million meters of water on Wednesday. It says it will help alleviate pressure from the ongoing drought.
MEC Anton Bredell cautioned that complacency in water savings, and another dry winter, could lead to further water constraints in the summer.
The total amount budgeted for drought alleviation now stands at R108.7 million.
Both Patricia de Lille and JP Smith have been placed on special leave.
That's 10% lower than the same time last year & government is working with the Disaster Management Centre to address the situation.