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Oversight visit.
Members of the Western Cape Provincial Government Cabinet had an oversight visit to Drakenstein Municipality this week. Here are (front fourth from left) Executive Mayor Gesie van Deventer and Deputy Executive Mayor Conrad Poole with and Drakenstein Mayoral Committee ...More on this story ... |
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Role and Finance.
Drakenstein Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Adv Gesie van Deventer, recently attended a Women’s Day event in Gouda, organised by the Good Snack Company, where women were advised on how to spend their money. ...More on this story ... |
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Traditional Healers concerns discussed.
Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela (Minister for Human Settlement) had a meeting with Mbekweni and surrounding area’s Traditional Healers recently to address the challenges of Traditional Healers with regard to the work that they do. ...More on this story ... |
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Wheelchairs donated.
Drakenstein Municipality Ward 22 Ward Councillor Luitisa Darries donated wheelchairs to VGK Zions Church, Emmanual Church, St. Stephens Church, Muthadu Islam, Volle Evangelie Church, Roman Catholic Church, Ligstraal School for the Disabled and Luthando. ...More on this story ... |
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Sincere compassion.
Drakenstein Municipality in association with Drakenstein Prison changed the life of the 15-year-old physical disabled Marlon Fransman with sincere compassion and love by donating a wheelchair and bed to him.
The wheelchair and bed is custom made for Marlin's body and needs.
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Drakenstein strives for excellence in governance.
Drakenstein Municipality strives to promote the involvement of the entire Drakenstein Municipality and its citizens and stakeholders in finding solutions to achieve good long-term developments and to give meaning to all municipal activities. ...More on this story ... |
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IDP ROADSHOW April 2013
Notice - IDP and Budget Roadshow - April 2013
Schedule -IDP and Budget Roadshow - April 2013
Budget Road Show Presentation - April 2013
2013-2018 MTREF Capital Budget Annexures
2013-2018 MTREF Report
Appendix 7
Draft IDP 2013-2014
Tariff Policy (draft)
Property rates policy - Apr 2013 (draft)
Prioritisation Model for Capital Assests
Customer Care, Credit Control, Debt Collection and Support Policy - Apr 2013 (draft)
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Official launch.
The book “Wellingtonse Klopse- 100 jaar van onvertelde stories”, written by Dr. Michael le Cordeur (Department of Curriculum Studies at the University of Stellenbosch) and Marlene le Roux (Director of Artscape), was recently officially launched. ...More on this story ... |
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Drakenstein Municipality scoops Nine Awards for Excellence.
Drakenstein Municipality is shining bright like a diamond, which was confirmed recently when the municipality walked away with nine (9) Diamond Rating Awards for Excellency during the recent PMR Africa Awards - Boland Region. ...More on this story ... |
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Paarl is a Town of the Year finalist!
You can now vote for Paarl as the Kyknet/Kwêla/Rapport Town of the Year by sending an SMS “Paarl” to 33157. Paarl was announced as one of the 3 Western Cape finalists to go through to the next round ...More on this story ... |
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Cape Epic best town.
After a gruelling 8 days 1 082 riders crossed the finish line at Lourensford during the 10th Absa Cape Epic on Sunday 24 March 2013. The best stage location was won by Wellington after the entrants from 45 countries voted Wellington as their favourite town. ...More on this story ... |
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Computers and Internet facilities available at Drakenstein Library.
Since April 2013 library users in Paarl East are able to - “Get Connected @ Your Library”. Drakenstein library in Paulus Street is the latest recipient of 5 computers and a printer from the Cape Provincial Library Services ICT Rural Connectivity Project. ...More on this story ... |
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Premier opens Thusong Centre:
The Paarl- East Thusong Service Centre was recently officially opened by Western Cape premier Helen Zille. Thusong Services Centres are one-stop, integrated community development centres, with community participation and services relevant to people’s needs. ...More on this story ... |
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Minister visit.
The Deputy Minister of Energy, Ms Barbara Thompson, visited Mbekweni on Tuesday 12 March as part of a symbolic switching on of lights ceremony at the Drommedaris project. She also engaged with the community regarding concerns that members of the community have relating to electricity and shared some tips with the community on saving electricity. ...More on this story ... |
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Donation.
Drakenstein Municipality Executive Mayor, Councillor Gesie van Deventer, and the Deputy Executive Mayor, Councillor Conrad Poole, recently donated money to local learners who will participate at the Western Cape schools athletics event in Durban. Councillor Poole said that the Municipality is planning to make it an annual event by donating money to learners who excels in sports. ...More on this story ... |
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Demand Side Management (DSM) Project.
The Drakenstein Council resolved to participate in the country wide Demand Side Management project, which has as its purpose, to reduce load during peak electricity usage times. This will be done by switching off hot water cylinders between 18:00 and 20:00 weekdays via an Appliance Control Device (ACD). ...More on this story ... |
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Drakenstein celebrates International Women Day.
As part of International Women Day celebrations worldwide, Drakenstein Municipality in corporation with Cape Winelands District Municipality also celebrated this special day with the women of Drakenstein. ...More on this story ... |
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Job creation.
A Paarl-based job creation project, that enjoys a royal stamp of approval for its luxurious products, was visited by a top municipal and craft delegation this week. ...More on this story ... |
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TRAINING.
The Community Development Section of Drakenstein Municipality recently had a computer training workshop for unemployed youth residing in the Drakenstein Municipal Area. ...More on this story ...
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TRAINING.
The Community Development Section of Drakenstein Municipality recently had a beautician training workshop for unemployed youth residing in the Drakenstein Municipal Area. ...More on this story ... |
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Craft funding and export order boost Paarl job creation.
A Paarl-based job creation project, that enjoys a royal stamp of approval for its luxurious products, was visited by a top municipal and craft delegation this week. ...More on this story ... |
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Thank you Drakenstein.
Drakenstein Municipality Fire and Rescue Services would like to thank Drakenstein Executive Mayor, adv Gesie van Deventer, Councillors, Senior Management, staff, businesses and the residents of Drakenstein for their support during the recent mountain fires that took place. ...More on this story ... |
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Educate yourself at your library.
Library Week is celebrated annually during the 3rd week of March and is part of the national drive to promote the information services and resources as well as reading and the benefits of literacy, which is provided by the Western Cape Library Services in partnership with local authorities. ...More on this story ... |
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EXHIBITION.
Drakenstein Municipality had an exhibition from 11 till 13 February, The life and times of Nelson Mandela, in the Paarl Town Hall. The exhibition was in honour of former president Nelson Mandela by celebrating his life. The exhibition also serves as remembrance of the day when Nelson Mandela was released from Drakenstein Correctional Services, ...More on this story ... |
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Ellen Pakkies inspires Paarl community.
Ellen Pakkies, the mother who strangled her son due to his tik addiction and abuse, recently visited the community in Ward 26 in Paarl to educate them about the dangers of methamphetamine (tik) by sharing her life story. ...More on this story ... |
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Donation.
Councillor Conrad Poole, (Deputy Executive Mayor and Ward 27 Coucillor), recently donated R5 000.00 each to LK Zeeman School and Amstelhof Primary School as part of the Mayoral Ward Projects 2012/2013. ...More on this story ... |
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Terug skool.
Raadslede van Drakenstein Munisipaliteit in samewerking met die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit het op 21 Januarie 2013 ‘n “Terug-skool-toe” projek geloods en 300 kinders in landelike gebiede ondersteun met rugsakke en basiese skryfbehoeftes. ...More on this story ... |
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New appointments.
Drakenstein Municipality recently appointed seven new fire fighters to improve service delivery in the Fire Department. The Municipality and the community of Drakenstein will benefit from the competencies and professional fire fighter’s experience. ...More on this story ... |
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STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION.
Drakenstein Municipality’s Executive Mayoral Committee and Executive Management had a strategic planning session recently to develop a framework that will guide the review and adjustment of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan, Budget ...More on this story ... |
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CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE.
Drakenstein Municipality has been awarded with a Certificate of Excellence by the Department of Local Government of the Western Cape. The award emanated from the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) analysis initiative by the Province, where all municipalities’ IDP’s were analysed and assessed. ...More on this story ... |
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Children Christmas party.
This holiday season, regardless of our cultural or religious background, we can all be thankful for what we have and give to those that are less fortunate than ourselves in any way we can. ...More on this story ... |
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Reaching out.
Drakenstein Library Services won the first prize, R20 00, for the best library community project with their HIV/AIDs awareness campaign at the national competition for community projects sponsored by the Universal Knowledge Systems (UKS). ...More on this story ... |
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Congratulations.
Drakenstein Municipality Parks Section Staff recently received certificates for their completion of their gardening course at the Breytenbach Center.
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Back to school campaign.
Monte Christo Miqlat and Lukhanyo Community Care Centre recently had a “Back to school campaign” at the Lukhanyo Community Care Centre, Mbekweni. The reason for this campaign was to remind parents that the holiday is over and it is now time to shift their focus back on their kids. ...More on this story ... |
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Municipality building roads.
Drakenstein Municipality confirmed its commitment to strive towards being A Place of Excellence for all its residents as well as surrounding areas by the construction of a further phase of the Van der Stel link between Jan van Riebeeck Drive
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Premier's coordinating forum.
The last meeting of the Western Cape Government’s Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) was hosted by the Drakenstein Municipality recently. The PCF is the primary consultative forum for the Premier of the Western Cape
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GREEN BUILDING MANUAL FOR DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY.
Drakenstein Municipality committed to energy efficiency.
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