The Executive Mayor of the Cape Winelands District Municipality, Ald. (Dr) Elna von Schlicht, welcomed the Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, the Honourable Tandi Mahambehlala, to Worcester.
βWe welcome your visit today and are pleased to partner with you in strengthening service delivery to the residents of the Cape Winelands. I look forward to sharing insights on the various projects currently underway across the district,β said the Executive Mayor.
In her opening remarks, the Deputy Minister, who also serves as the National District Development Model (DDM) Champion, emphasised the importance of collaboration:
βIn this room, we have all the key stakeholders required to ensure that the expectations of our citizens are met through coordinated, joint projects.β
In the Western Cape, the DDM is being institutionalised through the Joint District and Metropolitan Approach (JDMA). The JDMA aims to streamline human settlements and infrastructure projects by reducing duplication and maximising impact through collaborative efforts.
Key examples of JDMA projects within the district include the Regional Landfill Site, the Economic Recovery Plan, and major human settlements initiatives such as Vredebes, Vlakkeland and TransHex.
The Deputy Minister was joined by representatives from the Provincial Government, as well as Mayors and Municipal Managers from across the district.
