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FILE: Two people died in a fire in Vygieskraal in Athlone in January 20202. Picture: Supplied

Anton bredell

WC EMS to use SANDF helicopters for rescue operations during winter

By Lauren Isaacs

Environmental Affairs MEC Anton Bredell said some of the main problems that came with the winter season included flooding and fires in informal settlements.

  • FILE: Western Cape MEC for Local Government Anton Bredell. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    Mkhwebane finds MEC Bredell guilty of breaching ethics code

    The Public Protector has found Bredell had indeed breached the Executive Ethics Code when he wrote to the acting mayor of George.

    92 days ago
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    WC govt urges public to use water sparingly as CT prepares to lift restrictions

    For the first time in years, dams are full.

    183 days ago
  • Activists, calling themselves the PHA Campaign, who are fighting against the development of the Philippi Horticultural Area. Picture: Jarita Kassen/EWN

    Development of Philippi Horticultural Area on hold after court ruling

    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.

    429 days ago
  • FILE: This handout photo received courtesy of Caitlin Nobes and taken on 31 December 2019 shows the darkened sky glowing orange from bushfires many kilometres away in Bermagui, Australia. Picture: AFP

    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.

    470 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape local government MEC Anton Bredell. Picture: EWN.

    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.

    589 days ago
  • A road sign to Oudtshoorn. Picture: Facebook.

    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.

    815 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape MEC for Local Government Anton Bredell. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    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%.

    829 days ago
  • Scores of Wupperthal residents are spending their New Year’s Day picking up the pieces left in the wake of a fire that spread through the Cederberg town. Picture: EWN.

    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.

    843 days ago
  • Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell Picture: EWN

    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.

    885 days ago
  • A general view of the smoke alarm device that has been launched by the Western Cape Environmental Affairs Department in an attempt to save lives of people living in the informal settlements. Picture: Facebook.com.

    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.

    1017 days ago
  • Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell Picture: EWN

    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.

    1071 days ago
  • Clanwilliam Dam. Picture: Wikimedia Commons.

    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.

    1081 days ago
  • Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell Picture: EWN

    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.

    1086 days ago
  • The National Water and Sanitation Department released water from the Berg River Dam to the Misverstand Dam to alleviate the water crisis along the West Coast. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    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.

    1093 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell. Picture: Giovanna Gerbi/EWN.

    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.

    1138 days ago
  • Contractors extract groundwater from the Cape Flats aquifer. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    WC Cabinet approves R82.5m in additional funds for water projects

    The total amount budgeted for drought alleviation now stands at R108.7 million.

    1169 days ago
  • FILE: Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    DA 'not an organisation that gets rid of people'

    Both Patricia de Lille and JP Smith have been placed on special leave.

    1293 days ago
  • FILE: Clanwilliam Dam. Picture: Wikimedia Commons.

    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.

    1528 days ago
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