| The 89th general meeting of The Southern African Revenue Protection Association (SARPA) is scheduled for 14 Feb 2019 | | http://www.drakenstein.gov.za/the-89th-general-meeting-of-the-southern-african-revenue-protection-association-(sarpa)-is-scheduled-for-14-feb-2019 | The 89th general meeting of The Southern African Revenue Protection Association (SARPA) is scheduled for 14 Feb 2019 | Welcoming Cape electricity role-players to Drakenstein, the Municipality looks forward to hosting the Good Hope branch general meetings of The Southern African Revenue Protection Association | 2019/02/10 10:00:00 PM | Press Release | | |
| Don’t let the facts go to waste | | http://www.drakenstein.gov.za/don’t-let-the-facts-go-to-waste | Don’t let the facts go to waste | Recent media reports that Drakenstein Municipality will forbid local private refuse removal companies from dumping refuse at municipal landfill sites or transfer stations in Drakenstein from 1 February 2019 | 2019/02/05 10:00:00 PM | Press release | | |
| Municipality’s new Tactical Reaction Unit helps ensure a safer Drakenstein | | http://www.drakenstein.gov.za/municipality’s-new-tactical-reaction-unit-helps-ensure-a-safer-drakenstein | Municipality’s new Tactical Reaction Unit helps ensure a safer Drakenstein | Drakenstein Municipality recently introduced a specialised unit called the Tactical Reaction Unit (TRU) to help ensure that Drakenstein is a safer place for its residents and visitors. | 2019/01/29 10:00:00 PM | Press Release | | |
| Drakenstein Municipality distributes housing starter kits to nearly 500 people displaced by Mbekweni fire. | | http://www.drakenstein.gov.za/drakenstein-municipality-distributes-housing-starter-kits-to-nearly-500-people-displaced-by-mbekweni-fire | Drakenstein Municipality distributes housing starter kits to nearly 500 people displaced by Mbekweni fire. | Working together with government partners, Drakenstein Municipality has started to distribute rudimentary housing units (or starter kits) to the nearly 500 people who were displaced by a fire that broke out in Mbekweni in the early hours of 2 January 201 | 2019/01/04 10:00:00 PM | Press Release | | |
| Drakenstein Municipality starts to resettle nearly 450 people left homeless by Mbekweni fire | | http://www.drakenstein.gov.za/drakenstein-municipality-starts-to-resettle-nearly-450-people-left-homeless-by-mbekweni-fire | Drakenstein Municipality starts to resettle nearly 450 people left homeless by Mbekweni fire | Relief efforts are underway in Mbekweni (an informal settlement located between Paarl and Wellington) where a fire last night left almost 450 people homeless. Drakenstein Municipality has started the process of resettling the affected residents after the | 2019/01/01 10:00:00 PM | Press Release | | |
| Blaze destroys over 70 informal structures in Mbekweni, leaving 250 people homeless. | | http://www.drakenstein.gov.za/blaze-destroys-over-70-informal-structures | Blaze destroys over 70 informal structures in Mbekweni, leaving 250 people homeless. | Two firefighters from Drakenstein Municipality's Fire Services were admitted to Paarl Mediclinic and treated for smoke inhalation following a fire that destroyed over 70 informal structures in Mbekweni last night, leaving approximately 250 people homeless | 2019/01/01 10:00:00 PM | Press Release | | |
| Fireworks – be safe this season | | http://www.drakenstein.gov.za/fireworks-–-be-safe-this-season-(3) | Fireworks – be safe this season | Fireworks have long been associated with celebrations, more specifically 31 December (New Year’s Eve). During this time of the year, the added risk of fire is a reality and the public is reminded of this. | 2018/12/29 10:00:00 PM | Press Release | | |
| Paarl Mountain fire under control | | http://www.drakenstein.gov.za/paarl-mountain-fire-under-control | Paarl Mountain fire under control | The fire on Paarl Mountain that broke out around 18:00 yesterday is under control and the area is safe, Drakenstein Municipality's Fire Services section has confirmed. There was and is no need to evacuate the area or homes. | 2018/12/20 10:00:00 PM | Press Release | | |
| Merry Christmas to everyone | | http://www.drakenstein.gov.za/merry-christmas-to-everyone | Merry Christmas to everyone | With 2018 coming to an end and the festive season quickly approaching, it gives us the opportunity to reflect on the challenges and successes of the past year. | 2018/12/06 10:00:00 PM | Press Release | | |
| Level 3 water restrictions to apply from 1 December in Drakenstein – 120 litres allowed per person per day | | http://www.drakenstein.gov.za/level-3-water-restrictions-to-apply-from-1-december-in-drakenstein-–-120-litres-allowed-per-person-per-day | Level 3 water restrictions to apply from 1 December in Drakenstein – 120 litres allowed per person per day | From 1 December 2018, Level 3 water restrictions and accompanying reduced tariffs will apply in Drakenstein, allowing its residents 120 litres of municipal drinking water per person per day. | 2018/11/27 10:00:00 PM | Press Release | | |
