The Western Cape government will appoint an independent committee to investigate alleged breaches of the code of conduct for councillors by officials in the Knysna municipality, including the mayor and deputy mayor.
Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has cleared Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell of allegations that he intervened in the affairs of the George Municipality
Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell has instituted an investigation into the affairs of the Garden Route District Municipality after an assessment found that senior managers have benefitted from unlawful payments.
Heavy rains lashed parts of the Western Cape on Friday leading to the closure of the N2 highway between Groot Brakrivier and Klein Brakrivie in Mossel Bay, after sand was swept onto the road due to the heavy downpour on Friday.