About Us
Our Vision
A city of excellence
Our Mission
To provide quality, affordable, accessible and sustainable quality service;
To enhance community participation; and
To promote social and economic development.
Our Values
− Accountability: To ensure that all decision-makers are held accountable and that there is commitment to
implementing decisions made as well as actions identified;
− Transparency: The Municipality is committed to conducting its business in a way that is transparent,
accurate and pro-active
− Excellence: The Municipality strives to provide services in a manner which is of the highest standards
and excellence;
− Accessibility: All residents and stakeholders will have access to services and information; − Integrity: All
business conducted will be done so with the highest ethical standards, in honesty and fairness;
− Responsiveness: All reported requests and issues will be responded to in a timeous fashion
and in a professional manner;
− Equity: The Municipality will ensure that all services will be distributed fairly and to all citizens within
in Drakenstein Municipal area;
− Teamwork: All officials working at Drakenstein Municipality acknowledge that they are part of a team
with one focus in mind and that is to work together internally and with all respective stakeholders
to collectively ensure that Drakenstein Municipality is, indeed, a City of Excellence; and
− Caring: Nurture positive relationships and contribute to the welfare of those around us.
What does the new Drakenstein Municipality logo symbolise?
Adopted on 24 August 2017 by the Drakenstein Municipal Council, Drakenstein Municipality’s new logo represents excellence empowered by unity:
The dark blue ridges in the outer frame symbolise Drakenstein’s mountain ranges.
The lighter blue crescents represent the Berg River as well as the Drakenstein Valley nestled between the mountain ranges.
The smaller green crescents signify growth, development and agriculture.
The figure in the centre embodies achievement and excellence. It is also a depiction of the late President Nelson Mandela who took his first steps of freedom in Drakenstein and passed on a legacy of reconciliation and selfless dedication to service to the community.
