Drakenstein Municipality
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Drakenstein Municipality wins gold at provincial service excellence awards
Drakenstein Municipality won gold at the 2026 Western Cape Awards, praised for governance, financial sustainability, and economic growth potential.
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Drakenstein urges residents to use payment terminals for homeless support
Drakenstein Municipality introduces PayPoint terminals to support homeless shelters, reducing street begging and improving safety for residents.
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Municipal swimming pools reopen as eyes remain on Berg River
The Berg River is being placed under increased scrutiny as warmer weather arrives, while Drakenstein’s municipal swimming pools are open for the summer season.
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Drakenstein Municipality unveils biggest budget yet at R4,5bn
Drakenstein Municipality has tabled its biggest-ever budget of R4.5 billion, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, economic growth and job creation.
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Drakenstein Municipality proposes rates relief as property values climb
Property values in the Drakenstein Valley have soared over the past decade, with Paarl and Wellington emerging as some of the fastest-growing property markets in the Western Cape. According to…
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Roads closed and residents evacuated amid severe weather in Drakenstein
Drakenstein Municipality’s emergency services are active amid severe weather, addressing flooding, power outages, and road closures to ensure resident safety.
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Drakenstein Municipality placed under quarantine
Drakenstein Municipality has officially been placed under immediate veterinary quarantine after a case of foot and mouth disease (FMD) was recently diagnosed within the area. The quarantine was approved and…
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Drakenstein tackles homelessness with donation terminals
Drakenstein Municipality has introduced PayPoint terminals at Paarl businesses to enable residents to support homeless people safely whilst discouraging street begging.
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Municipality tables draft Informal Economy Bylaw for comment
The Drakenstein Municipality tabled a new draft bylaw aimed at regulating informal trading and micro-businesses across the municipal area at its most recent council meeting, called the Informal Economy Bylaw,…
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Auditor-General awards Drakenstein its 11th clean audit, seventh in a row
The Auditor-General of South Africa has awarded Drakenstein Municipality (DM) its 11th clean audit for the 2024-’25 financial year. This is the municipality’s seventh back-to-back clean audit and 18th unqualified…
