Drakenstein Municipality
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Drakenstein Municipality submits R16m road funding request to Province
The Drakenstein municipality proposed a R16,1 million budget for road works, seeking 80% funding from the Department of Infrastructure for essential road rehabilitation projects.
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GOOD in Drakenstein slams return of traffic warden
The GOOD Party urges action against a traffic warden accused of extortion, claiming evidence exists, yet he is back at work due to the complainant’s non-cooperation.
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Drakenstein Municipality assists in containing Foot-and-Mouth Disease
The Drakenstein Municipality assists in containing a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Gouda, with quarantines enacted and veterinary teams conducting inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
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Western Cape Strengthens Safety Measures for Summer Initiation Season
The Western Cape Government has tightened safety and compliance measures to ensure a safer and more dignified 2025 Summer Initiation Season, which began on 1 November and runs until 31…
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CWDM hosts workshop for spaza shop owners
A workshop for spaza shop owners within the Paarl area took place last week at the Thusong Centre in Paarl East. The session was spearheaded by the Cape Winelands District…
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Drakenstein Municipality proposes new waste bylaw banning single-use plastics
Drakenstein residents can comment on the new Integrated Waste Management Bylaw until 30 November. Key changes include banning single-use plastics and promoting composting to reduce landfill waste.
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Have a say on Drakenstein Municipality’s waste bylaw
Drakenstein Municipality has opened a public participation process on a proposed bylaw aimed at guiding how solid waste is managed across the municipal area. Residents are encouraged to study the…
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Drakenstein launches anthem to celebrate valley
Drakenstein Municipality, fresh from winning the Gold Award as the Best Municipality in the Western Cape for service excellence, has launched a community anthem designed to inspire pride and unity.…
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Homeless People Policy of Drakenstein Munisipality revised
Drakenstein Municipality’s revised Homeless People Policy focuses on providing developmental assistance, shelter expansion, job training, and family reintegration, while emphasizing constitutional obligations and the inclusion of homeless individuals in strategy…
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Protest erupts at Drakenstein’s municipal office as residents call for electrification of informal settlements
Some disgruntled residents from informal settlements in Wellington and Mbekweni protested outside Drakenstein Municipality’s head office in Paarl on Thursday, demanding that the municipality deliver on its “promises” of electrifying…
