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07 May 2025 | Notices |
Important Notices
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Water supply in Klein Drakenstein and Maasdorp Streets, Paarl will be interrupted on Thursday 08 May 2025
Please note that the water supply in Klein Drakenstein and Maasdorp Streets, Paarl will be interrupted on Thursday 08 May 2025, in order to facilitate the execution of essential maintenance work on the network.
Your friendly co-operation and patience with any inconvenience, which may be caused by the work, will be appreciated.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the numbers below: Site Agent: Kurt Bruyns – 064 044 1384
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Council and MPAC meeting dates| Month | COUNCIL MEETING | May 2025
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MUNICIPAL PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING (MPAC): 8 MAY 2025
Residents are hereby notified that a meeting of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee will be held in the Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl on Thursday, 8 May 2025 at 10:00.
Members of the public who wish to have access to the meeting may RSVP to Francois.Goosen@drakenstein.gov.za by no later than 10:00 on Monday, 5 May 2025. Access may be limited due to practical considerations.
DR J H LEIBBRANDT CITY MANAGER ------------------------------------------------------
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION WORK
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ENTRANCE TO FIRWOODS DEVELOPMENT
Please take note of the road construction that will commence shortly in New Eskdale Street between Frater street and Firwoods farm entrance. The construction entitles a new bus stop, side walk and a new entrance to the Firwoods development. All works will be done as far as possible by utilising the road shoulder area to minimise any disruptions to normal traffic flow. Please adhere to the lower speed restrictions for your own safety as well as our workers.
Construction is planned to start the 8th of May 2025 and completed by 20th October 2025. Construction activities will be between 08:00 and 17:00 during the week and from 8:00am to 14:00pm on Saturdays. No closures will be present after these working hours.
For all queries related to the work, please contact Mr. Francois Kotze on behalf of Umzali Civils (Pty) Ltd at +27 64 862 6566
Chief Engineering Technician: Planning, Design and Traffic Engineering
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DRAFT 2025/2026 DRAKENSTEIN SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Notice is hereby given in terms of section 21(1)(a) of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), the Process Plan in terms of section 34 of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), section 20(3) of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (Act 16 of 2013), section 13 of the Western Cape Land Use Planning Act, 2014 (Act 3 of 2014) and section 7(b) of the Drakenstein Bylaw on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2018, that the draft 2025/2026 Drakenstein Spatial Development Framework (SDF) is available for public comments.
A hard copy of the document is available for review at the following venues:
• Paarl Civic Centre • Wellington Municipal Offices • Gouda Municipal Offices
An electronic copy can be obtained at the offices of Drakenstein Municipality, Corporate and Planning Services Department, Spatial Planning Section, 4th floor, Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl. Mr. A Rehder 021 8074813/ Alexander.Rehder@drakenstein.gov.za can be contacted in this regard. The document is also available on the municipal website at www.drakenstein.gov.za.
Open day sessions on the draft SDF will be held on 11 and 13 March 2025, from 09h00 until 19h00 at the Wellington Town Hall and the Paarl Town Hall, respectively. During the open day sessions officials from the Municipal Spatial Planning Section will avail themselves to discuss any SDF related enquiries with interested and affected parties.
Comments must be submitted in writing to the City Manager, Drakenstein Municipality, P.O. Box 1, Paarl 7622 or customercare@drakenstein.gov.za by no later than 5 May 2025. No late comments will be considered.
Persons who are unable to read or write, can submit their comments verbally at the Drakenstein Municipality, Corporate and Planning Services Department, Spatial Planning Section, 4th floor, Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl.
DR JH LEIBBRANDT CITY MANAGER
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS IN RESPECT OF THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF CONTAINERISED OVERNIGHT SHELTER IN PAARL, WARD 19
The purpose of this call for proposals in Paarl is for the management and operation of containerized overnight shelters on the basis of the fact that prospective interested parties comply with the following criteria:
• A registered Social worker and Social Auxiliary worker; • Must be a registered NPO; • Must focus on Family Intervention; • A Good understanding of the norms and standards for shelters; • Must have a Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) with the department of Social Development and must provide record of good governance; • Must have experience in reintegration and aftercare services for street dwellers; • Must provide life skills, coping skills and group therapeutic interventions; • Must focus on substance abuse programs and refer clients to rehabilitation centres; • Must empower woman and refer them to other stakeholders to gain experience skills development; • Must address and facilitate gender-based violence and victim empowerment programmes; • Must address fatherhood and facilitate fatherhood program to men in shelter; • Assist beneficiaries with job readiness and work ethics programs; and • Facilitate values and consumer financial educational programs.
Interested parties are hereby invited to submit proposals for the management and operation of containerised overnight shelter, noting that the transaction will be subject to certain conditions and specifications. The above-mentioned criteria will serve as tool to assess submissions.
Completed proposals with full details attached thereto, must be returned to the Social Development Section, First Floor, Wellington Municipal Building, 100 Pentz Street, Wellington, or per electronic mail to Geduld.Veldsman@drakenstein.gov.za by not later than 31 March 2025.
No late applications will be considered.
DR JH LEIBBRANDT CITY MANAGER
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Issued by: Communication and Marketing, Drakenstein Municipality WARNING: TENDER SCAM Drakenstein Municipality wants to alert all bidders to recent scams involving the misuse of information to demand illegal bribes. These actions are illegal, and we want to emphasize that any attempt to solicit bribes is strictly forbidden.
There have been reports of an individual(s) impersonating municipal officials, using their names and providing false banking details to trick bidders into making payments. Please note that these banking details do not belong to the Municipality. It appears that fraudsters are accessing tender information from the bid opening registers, which are publicly available on the Municipality's website, to identify and target bidders.
If anyone approaches you, claiming to represent the Municipality and asking for money in exchange for favours, please report it immediately to the Municipality's hotline at 0800 555 337.
We urge all bidders to maintain the highest standards of integrity and to work with us in ensuring a fair and transparent tendering process. ------------------------------------------------------ INVITATION TO APPLY FOR OFFICE SPACE IN THE PAARL-EAST AND MBEKWENI THUSONG CENTRES The Drakenstein Municipality had currently 2 Multi -Purpose Centres, the Mbekweni and the Paarl East Thusong Centre. The Mbekweni and Paarl -East Thusong Centre is and provides various government and community services to the surrounding communities. Thusong Centres are one-stop integrated community development centres, with community participation and services relevant to people’s needs. Rental space is available in the PETSC and the MBTSC for government departments and community organizations to drive various community development and support services for the people of Paarl -East and Mbekweni and the Drakenstein in general. The spaces available, their current titles and sizes are as follows:
PAARL-EAST THUSONG CENTRE: 10186 Office/s Square Metres (m²) Office 1 22.08 m² Office 2 17.09 m² Office 3 18.68 m² Office 4 11.88 m² Office 5 11.59 m² Abet Office 15.85 m²
MBEKWENI THUSONG CENTRE: ERF 3721 Office/s Square Metres (m²) Office 4 21 m² Office 8 31 m² Office 11 11 m² Office 12 39 m²
Drakenstein Municipality will prepare each of these spaces for occupancy and provide basic office furnishers and electrical connections. The cost of any additional requirements and operational cost must be carried by the tenant.
Applications are invited from interested groups and organisations to apply for access to the various spaces on the prescribed form before the due date provided by the Drakenstein Municipality. Decisions on who qualifies for consideration will be made by the Drakenstein Municipality and discussions will be held with qualifying organisations on terms and conditions of occupancy. Rental agreements will then be sign with the qualifying organisations for occupancy of the space.
The prescribed application forms are available at the following offices: -
• Civic Centre, Berg River Boulevard, Paarl (Helpdesk) • Municipal Office, Wellington (Helpdesk) • Mbekweni Thusong Service Centre • Paarl-East Thusong Service Centre
Please note that the the offices be advertised at a rental price of R 84.72 per m². and the lease shall endure for a period of (2) two years. Applications must be handed in at Wellington Municipal Office, 100 Pentz Street before or on 20 March 2025. Late submissions will not be considered. Enquiries may be directed to Ms. Daisy Alberts at 021-807 6341 Daisy.alberts@drakenstein.gov.za or Mr. Geduld Veldsman at 021-807 4582 Geduld.Veldsman@drakenstein.gov.za
DR JH LEIBBRANDT CITY MANAGER 20/02/2025
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OFFICIAL NOTICE: PROPOSED CHANGE OF STREET TO ONE-WAY BERGRIVIER STREET, PAARL
Notice is hereby given that Council intends to make the following changes to the traffic flow in Bergrivier Street, Paarl: - Change Bergrivier Street to a one-way street from Lady Grey Street to Castle Street from South to North.
- Create parking along the proposed one-way section in Bergrivier Street.
Written comments, input and/or objections can be sent by email to Mr. P Louw at perot@isce.pro by no later than 27 January 2025.
For further information Mr. P Louw can be contacted during office hours at 021 913 7353 or via email perot@isce.pro.
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE DRAKENSTEIN SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Notice is hereby given in terms of section 3(2)(a) of the Drakenstein Bylaw on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2018 that the Municipality intends to amend its Spatial Development Framework (SDF).
The SDF will be prepared as part of the Municipality's 2025/2026 Integrated Development Plan. The process to amend the SDF will be executed in accordance with the requirements as stipulated in the Municipal Systems Act, 2000; the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013; the Western Cape: Land Use Planning Act, 2014; and the Drakenstein Bylaw on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2018. The amendment of the SDF will be undertaken without an intergovernmental committee. The process to amend the SDF will entail the following: 1. Publication of a notice in the press regarding the intention to amend the SDF and the process to be followed.
2. Compilation of a register of relevant stakeholders, who must be invited to comment on the draft SDF.
3. Establishment of an internal municipal project committee for the amendment of the SDF.
4. Compilation of a status quo report.
5. Compilation of a first draft SDF.
6. Publication of the draft SDF for comments from the public and stakeholders.
7. Submission of the draft SDF to the Provincial Minister for comments.
8. Compilation of the final SDF.
9. Submission of the final SDF to Council for adoption.
You are also invited to register as an Interested and Affected Party (I&AP) to be kept informed of the project during its various phases and to provide relevant inputs. To register as an I&AP, you should submit your full name and surname, physical address, postal address, contact number and email address to the Chief Town Planner Mr. A. Rehder at (021) 807 4813 / Alexander.Rehder@drakenstein.gov.za by 18 October 2024. DR J H LEIBBRANDT CITY MANAGER Paarl Post: 19/09/2024 Provincial Gazette: 20/09/2024 ------------------------------------------------------
ADDITIONAL PAYMENT OPTION FOR SETTLING YOUR MUNICIPAL ACCOUNT
You now have an additional payment solution to settle your municipal account – Ozow Secure Payments.
Ozow is a trusted and secure platform that ensures easy and reliable transactions.
✅ You will still have other options for making payments, including: • Payment at a municipal office • Online payment via EasyPay • Payment at EasyPay outlets in selected stores • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
⛔ Please note: The following payment platforms will no longer be available: • Pay@ • SnapScan • Zapper
If you have any queries or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Elizma Joubert at the Municipality at 021 807 6220 or Elizma.Joubert@drakenstein.gov.za
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Issued by: Communication and Marketing, Drakenstein Municipality
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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REPORT AN INCIDENT:  If you experience an emergency, please contact 080 131 3553 toll free
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DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITYADOPTION OF THE 2024/25 DRAKENSTEIN SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 21(1) and 25(4) of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), Section 20(1) of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Act, 2013 (Act 16 of 2013), Section 18(1) of the Western Cape Land Use Planning Act, 2014 (Act 3 of 2014), and Section 6(8) of the Drakenstein Bylaw on Municipal Land Use Planning, 2018, that the 2024/25 Drakenstein Spatial Development was adopted by the Drakenstein Council on 30 May 2024.
The Drakenstein Spatial Development Framework is electronically available on the Drakenstein Municipal website  here.
DR JH LEIBBRANDT CITY MANAGER Paarl Post – 06/06/2024 Provincial Gazette – 07/06/2024
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GENERAL VALUATION OF RATEABLE PROPERTY
Drakenstein Municipality will conduct a general valuation of all properties in the municipal area, effective 1 July 2025, as per the Municipal Property Rates Act, Act No. 6 of 2004.
In terms of section 41 of the Act, authorised personnel may enter properties for valuation purposes between 07:30 and 19:00 on any day except Sundays or public holidays. Upon entry, personnel must present identification upon request and may be accompanied by interpreters if needed.
Owners, tenants, or occupants may be required to provide access to relevant documents or information for valuation purposes.
Failure to provide the necessary documentation may result in cost implications in the event of an appeal.
For inquiries, please contact Mr. I. Fortuin at 021 807 4534, Mr. M. Gaidien at 021 807 4792, or Mr. J. Lawrence at 021 807 4825 during office hours, or via email at valuation@drakenstein.gov.za
DR JH LEIBBRANDT CITY MANAGER
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ADDITIONAL FEES FOR REFUSE COLLECTORS A NO-NO
The fees for Drakenstein Municipality’s refuse collection service at residences and businesses form part of the home or business owner’s municipal bill. It is not customary or allowed for municipal refuse collectors to ask additional fees when collecting refuse bags.
Should home of business owners be asked for any additional fees by refuse collectors to remove waste, the Municipality urges them to immediately report this to our Fraud Hotline at 0800 555 337. If possible, also provide video footage or photos to assist with investigations.
Please also note:
- If a home or business owner pays for refuse removal services, the customer may have any number of municipal refuse bins, as required and for which the customer has applied and paid.
- Official Drakenstein municipal waste containers, with the wording “Drakenstein” on the side, may be filled with municipal waste (soft waste) until the container is full and the lid can still be closed. If the lid does not close properly, it means that the waste container is filled with more than the allowed 240 litres for which the customer is paying, and the customer must apply in writing to the Municipality for a second or third municipal waste container.
- The Municipality does not service private refuse bins.
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Issued by: Communication and Marketing, Drakenstein Municipality
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BE CAREFUL OF SUPPLIERS ADVERTISING SUBMETER CONNECTIONS
Please be wary of advertisements circulating on Facebook groups that promote the installation of submetering boxes in backyard rooms and wendy houses to share electricity with other tenants.
These posts create the impression that the suppliers can replace the Municipality’s and/or Eskom’s main power boxes, which is not standard practice.
✋Exercise caution with advertisements such as these. While submetering is allowed, specific processes must be followed, and these suppliers do not adhere to the Municipality’s approved procedures. Their modus operandi is often illegal.
🔌⚠️ Using unauthorised submetering connections poses many risks, such as electrical malfunctions, fires, and property damage. Insurance claims may be rejected, and property owners could be held liable for third-party damages.
If you are unsure and need advice, you are welcome to contact Drakenstein Municipality’s Metering Connections office at 021 807 4664/ 4660/ 4668.
If you are wondering whether a supplier is legitimate, ask for proof of the following:
1. Proof of Electrician Trade Test certificate, issued in accordance with the National Qualifications Framework; 2. Proof of Wiremans Licence, issued in accordance with the National Qualifications Framework; and 3. Registration with the National Department of Labour as a Contractor and Installation Electrician.
We strongly urge the public to report any incidents of illegal metering connections to our anonymous Fraud Hotline at 0800 555 337.
Our Law Enforcement officers are aware of this situation and are monitoring it closely.
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Issued by: Communication and Marketing, Drakenstein Municipality
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General Notices LATEST BY-LAW
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NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PAYMENT AS FROM 03 JANUARY 2023
No Cash will be accepted as payment as from 03 January 2023, All payment transactions will be Cashless.
The offices in our department affected by this will be:
- Driving License and Testing Centre (Daljosaphat)
- Wellington Traffic Dept.
- Wellington Vehicle (Civic Centre) - Traffic Services - Head Office (Berg River Boulevard)
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