Acting Municipal Manager appointed

Issued by the Office of the Acting Municipal Manager17 April 2025 The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) confirms the appointment of Mr Wilhelm Markus, Director: Community Services  of the West Coast District Municipality, as Acting Municipal Manager of the CWDM.   This appointment, ratified at a Council meeting held earlier today, follows the precautionary suspension […]

Canadian Delegation Visits CWDM Fire Services for Fire Smart Information Session.

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 […]

CWDM Fire Services boosts training with expanded accreditation

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 Day – 25 March 2025

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: […]

EHPS in Langeberg present a water-wise revolution on wheels!

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 […]

Class of 2024 celebrated

“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 […]

In observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the CWDM reviews its commitment to universal accessibility

“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 […]

GBV Ambassador Programme launched

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 […]

Clean Audit: Lucky Number Eleven for CWDM

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 […]