“Few of us realise that everything we consume—air, water, and all foods and liquids—are at some point of their production, manufacturing, transport, and/or storage evaluated by an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP),” shared Executive Mayor of the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM), Ald (Dr) Elna von Schlicht, at a recent meeting. The Municipal Health Services (MHS) […]
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) is highly committed to all our residents. Through our close ties with various organizations that support people with disabilities, we have become acutely aware of the challenges they face. This year, CWDM has focused on the growing importance of Universal Accessibility. This concept refers to the accessibility of buildings, […]
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM), in collaboration with the Historium Trust and the Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument (ATM), honoured 19 phenomenal women from the district on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, at Kronenburg Estate in Paarl during the third annual Cape Winelands District’s Phenomenal Women Awards. This annual initiative aligns with the celebration of Women’s […]
The Executive Mayor, Ald (Dr) Elna von Schlicht and Deputy Mayor, Ald Margie Sampson of the Cape Winelands District Municipality, (CWDM), visited Skurweberg Secondary School to hand over hampers donated by Old Mutual in partnership with the CWDM for use by the matric learners as they prepare for the September Exams. The school will be […]
CWDM Fire Training Academy first in world to go digital! The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s (CWDM’s) Fire Services are well-known throughout South Africa and in many other countries for their fire-fighting skills. What few people realise is that the CWDM Fire Services are also recognised for the excellent training offered at the CWDM Fire Academy. […]
On Friday, 26 July 2024, the Environmental Health Response Committee of MHS reached out to the community of Magnolia Flats in Paarl East, Paarl, to raise awareness about Hepatitis in honour of World Hepatitis Day, celebrated on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The event included distributing pamphlets with general information about Hepatitis and demonstrations on proper […]
Our Community Development and Planning Services (CDPS) department participated in the 2024 Youth Expo hosted by the Langeberg Municipality on Thursday, 25 July 2024, at the Callie De Wet Hall in Robertson. The Youth Expo welcomed young adults aged 16-35 from the Langeberg municipality to explore a variety of services and opportunities, whether they are […]
Our Supply Chain Management (SCM) unit attended the 2024 City of Cape Town Smart Supplier Programme – Final Supplier Match-up in Cape Town on Tuesday, 23 July 2024. This event provided a valuable opportunity for Government, ICT, Financial, and Real Estate sectors to connect, collaborate, and create new business synergies. Our officials engaged in one-on-one […]
On Thursday, 18 July 2024, in honour of Madiba Day, our colleagues within the Community Development and Planning Services (CDPS) department were active in the Witzenberg municipal area. Eight organisations in the Wolseley area were selected to receive donations, special gifts, and some pampering from our dedicated team. Essential items such as pre-loved clothes and […]
On Friday, 5 July 2024, the Cape Winelands District Disaster Management team, in coordination with local municipalities and the Provincial government, went on high alert following a severe weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service for Sunday, 7 July 2024. The district experienced significant adverse weather conditions throughout the following week. Heavy downpours […]