The Cape Winelands District Municipality has once again received a clean audit opinion from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) — our 11th in a row for the 2023/2024 financial year. The result was officially confirmed in May 2025, and yesterday we proudly received the trophy at the annual Clean Audit Award ceremony hosted by […]
“I say, It’s in the click of my heels, The bend of my hair, the palm of my hand, The need for my care. ’Cause I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.” With these, powerful and inspiring words from the poem by African American poet, Maya Angelou, Executive Mayor of the Cape Winelands District […]
Firefighters Graduate. Executive Mayor of the Cape Winelands District Municipality, Ald. (Dr) Elna von Schlicht welcomed guests and graduates. During her address, the mayor praised the Winter Class of 2025’s graduates, “for your courage as you embrace the new chapter of your firefighting journey.” The 22 male and two female graduates endured an intensive and […]
âToday, we gather here not just to celebrate academic achievements but to applaud the exceptional journey that each one of you has undertaken. As the top performers of your respective schools, you have not only showcased outstanding intelligence but have also demonstrated a unique set of qualities that will undoubtedly shape the future,â said Ald […]
âThe objective of the Cape Winelands Firefighting Training programme goes beyond imparting skills; it is about shaping lives and making a profound impact on our communities,â stated the Executive Mayor of the Cape Winelands District Municipality, Ald (Dr) Elna von Schlicht, during the 2023 graduation ceremony held at the CWDMâs Firefighter Training Academy in Stellenbosch. […]
The Western Cape Government, in collaboration with the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) and various stakeholders, officially launched the Provincial Fire Readiness Initiative in Stellenbosch on Monday 27 November 2023. As the region braces for a potentially busy fire season, the CWDM is at the forefront of ensuring preparedness and coordination to safeguard lives, property […]
South Africa continues to battle the pandemic of gender-based violence (GBV) and we need to remain committed to the fight for 365 days of the year. The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign that runs from 25 November to 10 December places the spotlight on this scourge. To launch the 2023 campaign, […]
“Traveling independently places a heavy physical and mental toll on the visually impaired individual. It’s not really the distance that’s a problem; it’s the environment that makes it difficult,” shared Jeanne-Chayil Arendse, a grade 10 learner at the Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired in Worcester. Western Cape MEC for Mobility, Mr., handed over a […]
The Working on Fire â Kishugu Joint Venture, in partnership with Provincial Disaster Management and the Cape Winelands District Municipality, officially launched its annual Fire Awareness Campaign in Stellenbosch on Friday, October 13, 2023. This initiative marks a proactive effort to prepare for the upcoming busy fire season and aims to raise awareness about the […]
Since 2011, World Environmental Health Day is observed on 27 September. The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) is mandated to deliver environmental health services via the Municipal Health Services (MHS) division. The South African Environmental Health Conference 2023 themed âGlobal Environmental Public Health â standing up to protect everyoneâs health each and every dayâ was […]
