| Drakenstein Municipality celebrates local business chamber’s big win Wednesday, 12 November 2025 12 November 2025Drakenstein Municipality proudly congratulates the AHi Drakenstein Business Chamber on winning the prestigious AHi Chairman's Award for Business Chamber of the Year at the AHi Western Cape Congress and Awards Ceremony in Cape Town on Friday, 31 October 2025.The achievement of being named the best out of 61 … |
| Fireworks ban holds firm in Drakenstein for 2025 Guy Fawkes celebrations Wednesday, 05 November 2025
05 November 2025
Ahead of Guy Fawkes Day, traditionally celebrated on 5 November, Drakenstein Municipality reminds all residents that discharging fireworks remains strictly prohibited within the municipal boundaries.
The Drakenstein Municipal Council approved this ban on fireworks in 2021, with the exclusion of pre-approved, controlled events. The decision … |
| Drakenstein Municipality’s bravest take on SA’s toughest firefighter challenge Friday, 10 October 2025
10 October 2025
We are rooting for Team Drakenstein as they take on South Africa's largest and most demanding firefighter challenge, the Toughest Firefighter Alive Southern Africa Open Championship 2025, at the Garden Route Mall in George.This intense event brings together elite firefighters from across South Africa, Botswana and … |
| The Huguenot Tunnel has been reopened Thursday, 09 October 2025
09 October 2025
🚗 The Huguenot Tunnel has reopened this morning!
Temporary safety measures remain in place - please drive carefully and stay alert.
#TrafficUpdate #WCMobility
|
| Huguenot Tunnel remains closed Wednesday, 08 October 2025
05 October 2025
No definitive timeline is available for when the Huguenot Tunnel will be reopened following last Friday’s bus fire.The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is working around the clock to restore the tunnel to a safe operational condition. Motorists are urged to plan accordingly, be patient … |
| Drakenstein Municipality’s pools and resorts ready to make a splash this season Wednesday, 01 October 2025
1 October 2025With summer just around the corner, Drakenstein Municipality's public swimming pool and resort teams are geared up and excited to welcome residents back to their favourite warm-weather spots. Municipal swimming pools now open
All public swimming pools across Drakenstein Municipality have officially reopened on Wednesday, 1 … |
| Heritage Day message by Executive Mayor, Councillor Stephen Korabie Wednesday, 24 September 2025
On this Heritage Day, we celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions and histories that make South Africa and Drakenstein extraordinary. Our heritage is not just something we inherit; it is something we live and pass on with pride.This day reminds us of the strength in diversity and the … |
| Municipality unveils Drakenstein anthem to foster unity and promote local pride Wednesday, 17 September 2025
18 September 2025Listen to our Song!
The Drakenstein Official Song - click here
To download the song:
1. Click on the mp3 download icon.
2. On the far right - click the … |
| Drakenstein Municipality wins gold at 2025 Service Excellence Awards Monday, 15 September 2025
13 September 2025Drakenstein Municipality has once again proven its commitment to innovation, exceptional service delivery and community impact, earning top honours at the 2025 Western Cape Government Service Excellence Awards, held at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in Cape Town on Friday, 12 September 2025.
Drakenstein Municipality won the … |
| Wellington Blockhouse to see glory days again Wednesday, 20 August 2025
20 August 2025The Wellington Blockhouse (“Blokhuis"), a prominent landmark with vast heritage value, has stood quietly along Old Hermon Road for generations. But in recent years, time and neglect have taken their toll, resulting most visibly in its collapsed roof and crumbling structure.To restore the Blockhouse to its former … |
| Drakenstein Municipality and sporting fraternity commit to upgrading various sports facilities Wednesday, 20 August 2025
20 August 2025The positive outcome of a meeting held with sporting stakeholders in Paarl on Thursday, 14 August 2025, and led by Dr Johan Leibbrandt, City Manager of Drakenstein Municipality, is an agreement to the principle that the Faure Street Stadium in Paarl will remain publicly owned as well … |
| Drakenstein Municipality receives trailblazer award for innovative indigent consumer management Thursday, 14 August 2025 14 August 2025
Drakenstein Municipality has been recognised nationally for the groundbreaking, innovative and compassionate way in which it manages its indigent consumer support and database. At the Municipal Innovation Recognition Awards (MIRA) 2025 ceremony recently held in Durban, the Municipality received a prestigious award for trailblazing innovations for … |
| Drakenstein Municipality’s new property rates relief measures come into effect Thursday, 31 July 2025
31 July 2025Following a recent sharp overall increase in the Drakenstein property market value, Drakenstein Municipality is taking steps to protect its homeowners from an equally sharp increase in their new property rates which came into effect on 1 July 2025. During the Municipality's latest round of property valuations, … |
| Drakenstein Municipality shares progress on pioneering hybrid flood alleviation programme with international delegation Wednesday, 30 July 2025
30 July 2025Drakenstein Municipality hosted delegates from the United Kingdom Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF), and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Paarl on Thursday, 24 July 2025, to share progress on the Municipality's groundbreaking hybrid flood alleviation programme … |
| Get your game face on! Interschools and derby season kicks off in Drakenstein Tuesday, 29 July 2025
29 July 2025 Interschools and derby fever is already running high in Drakenstein, with the first major clash between Paarl Gimnasium and Paarl Boys' High set to take place at Drakenstein Municipality's flagship stadium, the Faure Street Stadium in Paarl, on Saturday, 2 August 2025. Arguably the largest rugby … |
| Drakenstein Municipality condemns vandalism at Wellington Wall of Remembrance Tuesday, 22 July 2025
21 July 2025
It is with deep concern and great disappointment that Drakenstein Municipality has learnt of an appalling act of vandalism committed by unknown parties at the Wellington Cemetery’s Wall of Remembrance.
During the incident, serious damage has been inflicted upon 62 of the 70 occupied niches in … |
| Drakenstein Municipality opens Paarl overnight shelter as part of inclusive care strategy Wednesday, 09 July 2025
9 July 2025 In a bid to restore dignity and offer real solutions to homelessness, Drakenstein Municipality - in partnership with the faith-based outreach initiative CRC Cares and other community stakeholders - officially launched the Paarl Overnight Shelter on Tuesday, 8 July 2025.
The facility, which will initially … |
| Drakenstein welcomes paddlers of 64th Berg Wednesday, 02 July 2025
01 July 2025Message by the Executive Mayor of Drakenstein Municipality, Cllr Stephen Korabie, at the start of the 2025 Berg River Canoe Marathon on 2 July 2025:
It is with immense pride and heartfelt enthusiasm that I welcome all paddlers, organisers, sponsors, supporters and spectators to the 2025 Berg … |
| Drakenstein Municipality remains committed to providing emergency shelter for evicted farmworkers Friday, 27 June 2025
26 June 2025
Senior officials of Drakenstein Municipality in the Western Cape today continued the Municipality’s engagement with the non-governmental organisation, Women on Farms, at a dialogue workshop in Simondium to discuss issues in relation to farm evictions and providing dignified emergency housing for evicted farmworkers.
“Drakenstein Municipality does … |
| Executive Mayor Stephen Korabie pays tribute to our youth Tuesday, 17 June 2025
On this Youth Day, we celebrate our young people as powerful agents of change. As we support and encourage them to fully embrace the opportunities before them, we continue to invest in the potential, voice and leadership of the next generation of leaders.To the youth: You are not only … |
| Drakenstein’s Sustainability Journey Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025Drakenstein Municipality, located in the Western Cape province of South Africa, is traditionally a farming community, and in many cases, a multi-generational farming community. The people and the environment are its passion, its livelihood and its future. Sustainability is in its DNA. The Municipality's sustainability vision is … |
| Drakenstein Municipality aces Sustainability Impact Award for Anglophone Africa Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025 Drakenstein Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa has won a Sustainability Impact Award for the Anglophone Africa region, shining the spotlight on the Municipality's unwavering commitment to sustainable leadership and its forward-thinking approach to ensuring a sustainable future for its coming generations.
… |
| Eid al-Adha message from Executive Mayor, Councillor Stephen Korabie Thursday, 05 June 2025
05 June 2025
On behalf of Drakenstein Municipality, I would like to wish all our Muslim residents a joyful Eid. May this Eid al-Adha bring peace, unity, and countless blessings to you and your loved ones. Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating!
END
|
| Drakenstein Municipality Sticks to Winning Formula as it Tables 2025/26 Budget Wednesday, 28 May 2025
28 May 2025In a country where two-thirds of municipalities are said to be in financial distress and local government in crisis, Drakenstein Municipality is one of a few that consistently passes the test for clean governance, sound financial management, and excellent service delivery. It has a winning formula, and … |
| Join Drakenstein Municipality Executive Mayor live as he delivers Budget Speech - 28 May 2025 Wednesday, 28 May 2025
28 May 2025
Join Executive Mayor Councillor Stephen Korabie LIVE as he delivers his annual Budget Speech on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, and tables Drakenstein Municipality's 2025/26 Budget. (The Council meeting starts at 09:30.)
Catch the livestream of the Budget Speech directly from the Paarl Civic Centre and … |
| Council transparency prioritised, says Drakenstein Municipality Speaker Wednesday, 14 May 2025
STATEMENT BY ALDERMAN KOOS LE ROUX, SPEAKER OF DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY:The principle of Council transparency links very closely to the democratic values of South Africa and the responsibilities of the Council Speaker as custodian thereof.In this regard it has come to my attention that certain councillors expressed their views on … |
| Drakenstein Municipality Executive Mayor sympathises with Councillor Vanessa Booysen's passing Monday, 12 May 2025
11 May 2025
"It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of Councillor Vanessa Booysen," said Councillor Stephen Korabie, Executive Mayor of Drakenstein Municipality.
"Councillor Booysen was a dedicated servant of our community, consistently demonstrating compassion and the highest ethical standards in all her … |
| Mother’s Day message from Executive Mayor, Councillor Stephen Korabie Sunday, 11 May 2025 Today, we honour the extraordinary women in our lives who have been giving much of themselves to take care of us. I would like to pay tribute to all our mothers, as well as those women who have fulfilled that role in any capacity.
To our mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, … |
| Driving licence printer fixed, issuing of cards and permits resume Friday, 09 May 2025
09 May 2025
The National Department of Transport announced today that South Africa’s driving licence card printing machine has been fixed and operations have resumed. That is good news for Drakenstein’s approximately 7 000 residents who have applied for driver’s licence cards and Public Driving Permits since the start … |
| Drakenstein Municipality celebrates International Firefighters’ Day in fine style Tuesday, 06 May 2025
3 May 2025
On Saturday, 3 May, Drakenstein Municipality celebrated International Firefighters' Day in fine style, giving a memorable tribute to firefighters worldwide. This day is observed internationally on 4 May annually to honour the firefighters who put their own lives at risk to protect their communities.
The … |