Safety is everyone’s business! The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s (CWDM’s) Disaster Management unit hosted the introduction of the multisectoral District Community Safety Forum in Paarl on 28 November 2022. The forum aims to bring together resources to create a safer environment for the citizens of the Cape Winelands.  During her opening address, the Executive Mayor, Ald […]

CWDM encourages unity against femicide. To launch the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) engaged with various partners on Friday, 25 November 2021 in Klapmuts, Stellenbosch. While the world moves on from the Covid-19 pandemic, South Africa is still battling its other pandemic, […]

CWDM Fire Services welcome new firefighters On 18 and 24 November, the Cape Winelands District Municipality’s (CWDM’s) Fire and Rescue Training Academy in Stellenbosch hosted the official passing-out parade for the Spring 2022 graduates. The CWDM’s Fire Services are proud members of the fire services fraternity and are committed to improving the standard of their […]

Support a small or micro business near you The establishment and development of small, medium and micro enterprises and small farmers are recognised as one of the ways in which economic development can be encouraged. The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s (CWDM’s) Local Economic Development unit supports, mentors and guides small and emerging businesses through the […]

Grassroots sports strengthen community bonds On Saturday 19 November 2022, the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) hosted a grassroots sports tournament in the Breede Valley in partnership with the Cape Winelands Sports Council, local municipalities, sports federations and grassroots sports clubs. Approximately 1 500 people from across the district participated on the day in the various […]