Municipal
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Root44 closed until further notice, management blames municipal red tape
Root44 Market closed due to regulatory issues, planning delays, and financial pressures, citing lack of support from Stellenbosch Municipality.
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New burn permit step for farmers, landowners in Cape Winelands region
Cape Winelands Fire Services requires farmers to obtain burn permits online for winter waste disposal, ensuring safety during burning activities.
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Photo | Cape Winelands’ Mayor Von Schlicht bags national award
Dr Elna von Schlicht won the Municipal Women Leadership Excellence Award, recognised for her transformative leadership in local government.
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Photo | Transforming green spaces for generations in Stellenbosch
During Environment Month, community leaders planted trees in Unie Park, enhancing green spaces and fostering community connections in Stellenbosch.
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Homelessness set to be countered in Stellenbosch through U-Turn
U-Turn Homeless Ministries is seeking a location in Stellenbosch to provide essential services and skill development for the unhoused, aided by municipal funding.
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Shackles go up in Stellenbosch Municipal chambers again
The Stellenbosch Municipality’s May council meeting featured disputes, and tensions surrounding the 2026-’27 budget discussion.
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Slabbert steps down as deputy mayor of Stellenbosch
Mynard Slabbert resigned as Stellenbosch’s deputy mayor after a no-confidence vote from the DA caucus, prompting the search for a new deputy.
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Children injured after being hit by municipal bakkie in Mooiwater
Stellenbosch Municipality confirmed one of its employees was behind the steering wheel of a council bakkie that hit two children in Mooiwater.
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DA’s Federal Executive gives deputy mayor of Stellenbosch the boot
The DA has requested Stellenbosch’s deputy mayor Mynard Slabbert to resign, citing a loss of confidence within the caucus.
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Stellenbosch Municipality has a new director for corporate services
The Stellenbosch Municipality has a new acting director for corporate services with Dr Lungelwa Kaywood stepping into the role.
