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Western Cape government offers support to fire-ravaged Australia
Local government MEC Anton Bredell has reached out to the Australian high commissioner to offer the province’s support.
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George Municipality ‘learnt’ of fraud, corruption probe via media
Local government MEC Anton Bredell said the probe would focus on the George Integrated Public Transport Network and irregular appointments made at the Municipality.
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Major water project to get underway in Oudtshoorn
the project entails installing a 22-kilometre pipeline and pumping infrastructure to move water from existing boreholes to the town's water network.
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WC govt drought expenditure nears R78.2m
The average dam level has decreased by more than a percent in the last week and is currently at 51%.
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Scores of Wupperthal residents left to pick up pieces following fire
Environmental Affairs MEC Anton Bredell, who visited the fire-stricken area on Monday, says most of the town has been destroyed.
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Forensic probe launched into misconduct allegations at Bitou Municipality
This follows a High Court ruling in favour of local government MEC Anton Bredell in a case brought by the Bitou council.
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200 smoke alarms installed at Wallacedene informal settlement
The Western Cape Environmental Affairs Department says the project is aimed at combating fire-related deaths in informal settlements across the Western Cape.
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George, Bitou municipalities won’t be placed under administration just yet
Local government MEC Anton Bredell is, however, enacting Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act in both areas.
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WC govt welcomes plans to raise Clanwilliam Dam wall
Provincial local government MEC Anton Bredell says once the project is complete, the capacity of the dam is expected to double.
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MEC Bredell reiterates support for Hawks probe into corrupt WC municipalities
George, Oudtshoorn, Bitou and Kannaland municipalities are currently in the Hawks' sights after allegations of corruption arose.
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Water released from Berg River arrives at Misverstand Dam
The department released five cubic million meters of water on Wednesday. It says it will help alleviate pressure from the ongoing drought.
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MEC Bredell urges residents to continue saving water
MEC Anton Bredell cautioned that complacency in water savings, and another dry winter, could lead to further water constraints in the summer.
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WC Cabinet approves R82.5m in additional funds for water projects
The total amount budgeted for drought alleviation now stands at R108.7 million.
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DA 'not an organisation that gets rid of people'
Both Patricia de Lille and JP Smith have been placed on special leave.
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WC dam levels plummet to below 35%
That's 10% lower than the same time last year & government is working with the Disaster Management Centre to address the situation.
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'Water levels in WC dams are extremely low'
As Water & Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane confirmed that SA is facing a severe water crisis, WC Environmental Affairs MEC Anton Bredell says the capacity of Western Cape dams is extremely low.
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Oudtshoorn officially under administration
Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell said the intervention was a 'last resort'.
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Ladismith may experience water crisis
Following unusually low rainfall in recent years, the dam is unable to sustain the town.
