Karee Dam in Calvinia has run dry

The Karee Dam in Calvinia has run dry again. Officials from the Hantam Local Municipality said that reservoirs there were also without water. The town has been plagued by a severe drought and low rainfall over the past few years. The municipality's mayor, Lynette Olyn, explained that power cuts added further to the town's woes. She said that duringpowercuts,theycould not pump water from the boreholes as required."Water lines are also sabotaged and damaged by vandals." We are asking for the community's help against the vandalism of ourwaterpipes.Gardenhoses are still being used to water gardens. "I understand the severe heat we are currently experiencing, but I encourage residents to conserve water."

Olynsaideightboreholeswere currently in use to provide water to the town. "A water truckiscurrentlyintheareas in Calvinia East and West to deliver water to residents where there is no water." The Department of Water Affairs gaveadditionalfundingtothe municipality to establish a water line from Kruitsberg to ourwaterplantinCalvinia.

Mayor handed over vouchers for back to school initiative

Mayor handed over vouchers for back to school initiative

As part of the Namakwa DistrictMunicipality'sBackto Schoolinitiative,theexecutive mayor, Cllr. Mervin Cloete, along with theDepartment of Sports, Arts, and Culture, handed over vouchers for uniforms and school shoes, stationery supplies, and sports equipment to the learners of Paulshoek Methodist School. The Executive Mayor, on behalf of the Namakwa District Municipality, wishes the learners of the district a blessed and prosperous academicyear.

Make your own buttery SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Make your own buttery SHORTBREAD COOKIES