Stellenbosch Municipality
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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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Storm exacts a heavy toll in greater Stellenbosch area
Stormy weather once again brought destruction to the province this week, but it seems Stellenbosch was largely spared long-term woes.
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Seasonal rains: Water damage restricted in Stellenbosch area
The first seasonal rains brought destruction from the streets to stores in Stellenbosch. Among the reported flooded areas were Ida’s Valley and Khayamandi, among others.
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Online publication retracts article claiming corruption within the Stellenbosch Municipality
The online publication, Cape Independent, recently retracted an article which alleged widespread corruption within the DA-governed Stellenbosch Municipality.
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READER’S LETTER II Concerns over water supply amid growth
For the past few weeks the Bo Die Rand area has been experiencing daily interruptions in water supply, for hours on end. We have now reached a point where there…
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Reader’s letter: ‘Response to complaint is irksome’
A formal complaint regarding Councillor Stephanie Heneke’s social media comments on a sensitive sexual misconduct case was submitted to the Speaker of the Stellenbosch Municipal Council. The complaint urged for…
