Drakenstein Municipality
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Municipality denies claims of illegally possessing firearms
The Good Party opposes Drakenstein Municipality’s firearm procurement, citing unlawful possession and lack of official recognition under the Firearms Control Act.
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Drakenstein receives prestigious accolade for its commitment to sustainability
Drakenstein Municipality has added another award to its existing list of outstanding accolades when it won the Sustainability Impact Award for the Anglophone Africa Region out of all 453 entries…
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Drommedaris Street upgrade well underway – Drakenstein Municipality
While the total refurbishment of Drommedaris Street in Paarl is at an “advanced stage of construction” Drakenstein Municipality said all efforts are made to ensure minimal disruption to businesses and…
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Paarl wastewater treatment plant to undergo ‘urgent upgrade’
Drakenstein Municipality this week said its R426 million budget allocation for the “urgent upgrade” of Paarl’s wastewater treatment plant is aimed at increasing wastewater- and sludge-treatment capacity for Paarl, Mbekweni…
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WATCH | Drakenstein Municipality approves R4,4 billion budget for ’26
A R465 million investment in water and sanitation services alone forms part of Drakenstein Municipality’s R4,4 billion budget for the 2025-’26 financial term tabled yesterday (Wednesday 28 May). The budget…
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Calls for Drakenstein Municipality to live stream council meetings
The GOOD party in Drakenstein Municipality has formally resubmitted a proposal to the municipal council’s Speaker, Koos le Roux, calling for all future council meetings to be streamed live on…
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Enjoy Drakenstein showcases local tourism potential at indaba
Enjoy Drakenstein attended the Africa Travel Indaba to promote tourism, network, and address regional challenges through collaboration and strategic partnerships.
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Why subject a property valuation objection to a fee?
The reaction of Drakenstein Municipality can obviously not be left unchallenged. Bradley Brown glibly quotes Section 53(2) of the Rates Act ( 6 of 2004 ) to justify the “prescribed…
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The important role of ward councillors
Drakenstein Municipality ward councillors represent communities, address local issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve residents’ lives through essential services.
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Drakenstein Municipality’s Heroes’ Acre policy under review
The Drakenstein Municipality is updating its Heroes’ Acre policy, introducing three burial options for honoring significant community contributors.
