The Cape Winelands District Municipality ‘s (CWDM) Fire Services welcomed Fire Smart Canada on Monday 31 March 2025, for the commencement of a three-day information session. The session marks a significant collaboration between Canadian and South African stakeholders in the domain of wildfire prevention and mitigation. Fire Smart Canada has a long history in […]
Following a successful compliance visit by verifiers of the South African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI), the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) Fire Services is proud to announce a significant expansion of its training capabilities. The CWDM Fire Training Academy has been accredited with an additional 18 programmes of the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), […]
Supplier Open DayJOIN US AT OUR SUPPLIER OPEN DAY ALL INTERESTED LOCAL SUPPLIERS ARE INVITED The Breede Valley Municipality in collaboration with Cape Winelands District Municipality and the Department of Health invites you to the Supplier Open Day. Information regarding current developments and reforms within the Supply Chain Management will be shared. Date: 25 March 2025Venue: […]
In response to the ongoing Level 1 water restrictions, the Municipal Health Services in the Langeberg area has launched an innovative water conservation awareness campaign. This wasn’t your average public service announcement – this is a water-wise revolution on wheels! On Friday, February 7th, 2025, the Municipal Health Service’s bus was transformed into a mobile […]
“Ooh, can’t wait for the Expo, had such a good time at the last one!” commented one of our Facebook followers. And what’s not to like? The Winelands Autumn Expo is set to return on May 30th and 31st, 2025, at the spectacular Montana High School Sports Grounds in Worcester. The success of the 2024 […]
“It is a privilege to stand before you tonight as we celebrate excellence, dedication, and the unwavering pursuit of success in education,” stated Executive Mayor, Ald (Dr) Elna von Schlicht, as she addressed the class of 2024, their parents, teachers, and invited guests at the annual CWDM Top Achievers Awards Ceremony held at Paarl Town […]
“Today, we observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and the rights of persons with disabilities,” said the Executive Mayor of the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM), Ald (Dr) Elna von Schlicht at the Mayoral Committee meeting. “However, here at the CWDM, we are doing our […]
The Western Cape Government (WCG) is committed to a 365-day approach to addressing gender-based violence (GBV), and not only during the United Nations 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign. Among the many interventions of the Western Cape Government, is the resident-centric GBV Ambassador Programme that is implemented by the […]
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) is ecstatic to announce that for the 2023/2024 financial year, the Auditor-General has expressed the eleventh consecutive unqualified audit opinion with no findings for the municipality. The Auditor-General’s scope covers the auditing of financial statements, reporting of performance against predetermined objectives, and compliance with laws and regulations. To obtain […]
In anticipation of the upcoming World Aids Day on 1 December, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Cape Winelands District Municipality, celebrated the progress of 150 patients with chronic conditions such as HIV/Aids. These patients were recognised during a formal programme that included talks by other partners, such as […]