Understanding Best Before, Sell- and Use-by Dates

The recent tragic passing of approximately 22 children due to the accidental ingestion of poisonous chemicals has brought several food-related issues to light. Foremost among these is a heightened interest in food safety and related matters. Key among these issues were date markings, most commonly indicated as “best-before” dates, (although there are other terms), and […]

Empowering and Inspiring the Cape Winelands’ Future Leaders

The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM), in collaboration with B municipalities and various sector departments, successfully hosted the Youth Coffee Bar Sessions across the district during October and November. This innovative and youth-centred initiative created spaces for personal and professional growth, targeting young people aged 16-25. The sessions provided an engaging platform for youth to […]

October is National Transport Month

In recognition of Transport Month this October, the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM), in collaboration with the Western Cape Government’s Department of Mobility’s Road Safety Management division and Department of Education, conducted road safety campaigns at schools across the district. One school was identified in each municipal area to participate in this year’s campaign. The […]

This summer, be Lenny wise!

As we approach the hot summer season, it is becoming more important to be prepared! October is Disaster Risk Reduction Month and, given the impacts of climate change, experts predict that our summers will be hotter than ever. That is why the Cape Winelands District Municipality, along with our local municipalities, created an informative awareness […]

Conclusion of the CWDM Mayoral Mondays

The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s (CWDM) Mayoral Mondays, which form part of the organisation’s public participation process, have been concluded. These sessions were hosted from September to October in each of our local municipalities, namely Langeberg, Witzenberg, Drakenstein, Stellenbosch, with the last event in Breede Valley on Monday 28 October 2024. The sessions provided a […]

Clean hands are important

Clean hands are a fundamental defense against the spread of infections, illnesses, and harmful germs. That’s why Global Handwashing Day, observed annually on 15 October, plays such an important role in health promotion worldwide. This day provides an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap […]

Wesgro Announces 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism & Wine Tourism Ambassador Award Winners

The awards recognise the wine tourism industry’s substantial economic impact in South Africa. According to South Africa Wine, in 2022 this sector generated over R9.3 billion annually and has created 40,108 jobs—both directly and indirectly. The majority of the recipients are based here in the Cape Winelands, the Executive Mayor of the Cape Winelands District […]

Investors’ conference focuses on SMME export opportunities.

The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) and WCG Department of Economic Development and Tourism hosted the annual Investors’ Workshop in Stellenbosch on 17 October 2024. Among the guests were the owners of small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) who were interested in finding out more about how to export their products. Guest speakers included Nigel […]

CWDM hosts KiEZ for Cultural Exchange

The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) proudly welcomed a delegation from Germany, through its partnership with KIEZ, for an immersive cultural exchange focused on community outreach, local heritage, and social services. This partnership enables 12 of our youth to travel to Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. In July, our youth visited Germany, and from 29 September to 8 […]

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