The CWDMâs Municipal Health Services (MHS) is excited to announce the arrival of its branded minibus that will be used for school and community engagements. The MHS environmental health practitioners are responsible for nine functions that ensure the safety of the environments in which we live, play and work. One method of achieving this is […]
On Friday, 6 September 2024, the remarkable achievements of 36 new firefighters were celebrated as the Cape Winelands District Municipalityâs (CWDMâs) Fire Services Training Academy welcomed the Winter Class of 2024 to the fire services fraternity at their passing-out parade in Stellenbosch. The ceremony featured an impressive motorcade and goosebump-worthy drill demonstrations. From 12 May […]
âFew of us realise that everything we consumeâair, water, and all foods and liquidsâare at some point of their production, manufacturing, transport, and/or storage evaluated by an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP),â 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 Districtâs Phenomenal Women Awards. This annual initiative aligns with the celebration of Womenâs […]
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 Municipalityâs (CWDMâs) 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 â 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 […]