The Cape Winelands District Municipalityâs (CWDMâs) Rural and Social Development unit held a Youth Summit in recognition of Youth Day 2024. The event, attended by 150 youth from across the district, was held in Worcester on 19 June. The summit provided a platform for youth to express some of the challenges they are experiencing. Access […]
The Cape Winelands District Municipalityâs (CWDMs) Fire Services hosted a post-fire season event on 31 May 2024. This gathering provided an opportunity for partners, role players, and service providers, including Leading Edge (aerial resources), CapeNature, the Western Cape Government, Winelands Fire Protection Association (FPA), CWDM Fire Services, and their Communications unit, to share statistics, highlights, […]
The Winelands Autumn Expo had its memorable debut in the picturesque town of Worcester on May 24th and 25th, 2024. Visitors immersed themselves in the flavours, experiences, and celebrations that define the Cape Winelands District, all under one roof. With a swift slide of the blade against the bottle of champagne and the sharp, resonant […]
âOn average, each person produces about 3.5 kilograms of waste material per day,â stated Saliem Haider, Director of Waste Management at the Western Capeâs Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. He reminded the audience, âand all waste has to go somewhere.â The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) and various partners celebrated the groundbreaking of […]
The Cape Winelands District Municipality, in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport and the Cape Winelands Elderly Forum, hosted the District Golden Games at the Dal Josaphat Stadium in Paarl East on 23 May 2024. Clubs from across the district participated in a day filled with fun activities such as […]
âI want to assure you that this is a credible and well-calculated budget. This budget champions dignity, ensuring that basic needs are met and rights are respected. It is designed to advance opportunities, stimulate economic growth, and create jobs within our district. By investing in key sectors and initiatives, we aim to empower our residents […]
The Winelands Autumn Expo is set to debut in the picturesque town of Worcester on May 24th and 25th, 2024, showcasing the vibrant hospitality of the Cape Winelands District all under one roof. For the first time ever, visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the flavours, experiences, and celebrations that define this […]
Our LED team, together with our Local Tourism Associations (LTAs) and their products, introduced Namibia and the worldâs tourism market to the magic of the Cape Winelands at the Namibian Tourism Expo held from 24 to 26 April in Windhoek. Â The expo, organised by Namibia Media Holdings, hosts exhibits by local, regional and international […]
âFirefighting is the same all over the world, but the systems are a little different,â stated Chief Fire Officer Kai-Uwe Lohse of Saxon-Anhalt, Germany during a recent a visit. âIt has been very interesting to visit with our Cape Winelands firefighting brothers. In Germany, we are also experiencing the effects of climate change. We have […]
âIt is with pride that I welcome you all to one part of our extensive public participation process in this splendid part of our Cape Winelands District,â stated Executive Mayor Elna von Schlicht during her opening address at the second of two public engagements held on Monday, 18 March 2024 in Drakenstein. âThe Cape Winelands […]
