Winelanders:
Nominate women of stature now
Taalmonument, municipality and trust sponsor phenomenal prizes once again
The Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument (ATM), Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) and Historium Trust are delighted to announce the fourth Phenomenal Women Awards. This leading annual event will celebrate the remarkable achievements of the incredible women in our community.
The call for nominations is now open and we invite the public to nominate unsung heroes who have made inspiring contributions to the Cape Winelands communities.
ENTRIES CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, 9 JULY 2025, AT 16:00.
The judging will be conducted by a panel of leading women in July, after which the awards ceremony on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, promises to be a highlight of Women’s Month once again. The gala event will recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women who have inspired their communities and motivated others to strive for excellence.
The Phenomenal Women Awards aim to fill future generations with hope and empowerment, and prove that there are no limits to what women can achieve. The community is encouraged to participate in recognising these exceptional women and their extraordinary journeys.
Nomination forms can be downloaded from the CWDM website at capewinelands.gov. za or collected from any CWDM office or the Historium Trust in Pastorie Avenue, Paarl. You can also receive the form by sending a WhatsApp message with the text ‘Phenomenal Women’ to 076 017 6026. Completed forms can be sent by email to info@historium.co.za or by WhatsApp to 076 017 6026 or physically submitted to the Historium Trust or any CWDM office.
This year's 10 categories are: Agriculture, Early Childhood Development, Basic Education, NGO/CDW Sector, Entrepreneur, Support, Management, Passion, Promotion of Afrikaans, and Disabilities. Category descriptions as well as terms and conditions at capewinelands.gov.za.
Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument (ATM), Kaapse Wynland-distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM) en Historium Trust nooi die publiek om inspirerende vroue vir die vierde Fenomenale Vroue-toekennings te nomineer. Hierdie geleentheid vier vroue wat uitsonderlike bydraes tot hul gemeenskappe in die Kaapse Wynland gelewer het. Nominasies sluit op Woensdag, 9 Julie 2025 om 16:00. Die glansgeleentheid vind plaas op 13 Augustus 2025. Die 10 kategorieë is: Landbou, Vroeëkinderontwikkeling, Basiese Onderwys, NRO-/GOW-sektor, Entrepreneur, Ondersteuning, Bestuur, Passie, Bevordering van Afrikaans, en Gestremdhede. Nominasievorms is beskikbaar op capewinelands.gov.za, by KWDM-kantore, of via WhatsApp. Voltooide vorms kan per e-pos, WhatsApp of fisies ingedien word.
I-Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument (ATM), uMasipala wesiThili waseCape Winelands (CWDM), and Historium Trust umema abantyunjwa kumaBhaso abaFazi abaMangalisayo bonyaka wesine. Esi siganeko sinik’imbeko kubafazi eCape Winelands abakhuthaza iminikelo engabongwa rhoqo kuluntu. Izingenelo ziphela ngoLwesthathu umhla we-9 kweyeKhala wowama-2025 ngentsimbi ye-16.00. Abaphumeleli baya kwaziswa kumsitho wegala ngomhla we-13 kweyeThupha wowama-2025, okuya kubaluleka kwiNyanga ayabaFazi. Amabhaso aya kubonisa iimpumelelo ezingancitshiswanga zabafazi. Iindidi ezilishumi zezoLimo, UPhuhliso lobuNtwana bokuQala, iMfundo esisiSeko, iCandelo loPhuhliso lomSebenzi woLuntu/NGO, usomashishini, iNkxaso, uLawulo uThando, ukuKhuthaza isiBhulu nobuLwele. Iifomu zabatyunjwa zikhona kule webhusayithi capewinelands. gov.za, kwii-ofisi zeCWDM okanye eHistorium Trust ePaarl. Iifomu zingacelwa ku-WhatsApp (076 017 6026) zize zingeniswe ngeimeyile, ngo-WhatsApp, okanye wena buqu. Nceda uvuyisane nabafazi abakhethekileyo- tyumba namhlanje!
Ceres: Dressed up for World Environment Day
The Municipal Health Services (MHS) of the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) collaborated in an environmental awareness drive for World Environment Day. As part of our ongoing commitment to protect the public’s health and the environment, MHS participated in an effort to promote environmental responsibility in the Witzenberg region.
Our Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) in Ceres joined a local partnership initiative aimed at tackling environmental challenges, particularly the impact of illegal dumping in and around the town of Ceres. Illegal dumping is more than just an eyesore – it also contributes to the spread of diseases, creates breeding ground for pests and vermin, and places a significant financial and operational burden on municipal resources.
In response, the Ceres’ly Clean, Ceres’ly Green initiative was launched. This is a community-driven environmental project focused on raising awareness around environmental care and
promoting clean, healthy living spaces.
The initiative hosted its first community outreach in April – a clean-up campaign along the Dwarsriver. The momentum continued on 5 June 2025 when our EHPs and partners marked World Environment Day under the global theme of ‘Recycling’.
A community open day was organised, where about 80 residents from across Witzenberg visited the local municipality’s material recovery facility. This educational site visit helped raise awareness about sustainable waste practices.
The success of the event was made possible through collaboration with key local stakeholders, including the Witzenberg Municipality, Friends of the Museum, Ceres Tourism, and the Ceres Business Initiative.
World Environmental Day initiatives took place in other parts of our district too. Our EHPs in Drakenstein visited Butterfly House in Paarl where they led an engaging and interactive session with 89 children – sparking awareness around recycling, the importance of trees, and the essential practice of hand washing.
The Municipal Health Services continues to play a critical role in managing environmental risks by assessing and addressing the physical, chemical, and biological factors that impact community wellbeing. On this World Environment Day, we reaffirmed our commitment to a cleaner, healthier environment for all.
Die Munisipale Gesondheidsdienste (MGD) van die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM) het Wêreldomgewingsdag gevier met ’n bewusmakingsveldtog in Ceres. Onder die naam van die Ceres’ly Clean, Ceres’ly Green-inisiatief het Omgewingsgesondheidpraktisyns (OGP’s) saam met plaaslike vennote gefokus op die impak van onwettige storting en die bevordering van skoon, gesonde omgewings. Die veldtog het in April afgeskop met ’n skoonmaakaksie langs die Dwarsrivier en
Ukuphawula umHla womMandla weHlabathi iiNkonzo zeMpilo zikaMasipala (MHS) uMasipala wesiThili waseCape Winelands (CWDM) zibambe kwaye zihlangene noomahlulelane basekhaya eCeres ukukhuthaza
Hairdressing training in Groendal, Franschhoek
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM), supported by the Western Cape Government Department of Social Development, has designed an annual skills development programme for unemployed women and youth that will afford participants an opportunity to undergo hairdressing training.
The programme aims to equip participants with practical skills that open doors to independence, empowerment and economic resilience.
Councillor Minnie Petersen (Portfolio Holder: Rural and Social Development) shared the following sentiment: “Because it's Youth Month, we want to empower our young people and help them become self-sufficient and independent to thrive and contribute to society. We also wish to provide women with the necessary skills to take care of their own financial needs.”
This year, the hairdressing training will run from 2 June to 23 June 2025, accommodating 14 participants from Stellenbosch. The training course consists of both practical and theoretical components, which include
Die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM), in vennootskap met die Wes-Kaapse Regering se Departement van Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling, het ’n haarkapperyopleidingsprogram in Groendal, Franschhoek bekendgestel met die doel om werklose vroue en jongmense te bemagtig. Die program loop van 2 Junie tot 23 Junie 2025 en akkommodeer 14 deelnemers van Stellenbosch wat aan teoretiese en praktiese opleiding blootgestel word. Die modules dek basiese haarterapie, persoonlike gesondheid en higiëne, beroepsgesondheid en -veiligheid, kliëntkonsultasie en salonadministrasie. Elke deelnemer ontvang professionele hulpmiddels, soos ’n salonhaardroër, keramiektang, ’n stel borsels en kamme, rollers, ’n skêr, ’n handdoek en beskermende klere. Die inisiatief is ontwerp om deelnemers toe te rus met die nodige vaardighede en hulpbronne om hul eie besigheid te begin en ’n volhoubare lewensbestaan te vestig. Die begunstigdes sal ná voltooiing beter geposisioneer wees vir ekonomiese onafhanklikheid en selfstandige werk in die skoonheidsbedryf.
the following:
1. Basic hair therapy
2. Personal health and hygiene
3. Occupational health and safety in the workplace
4. Client consultation
5. Salon administration
Along with the practical and theoretical components, participants will receive a start-up toolkit that includes one of each of the following items:
• Professional 200-watt salon hairdryer
• Brush set – five Rake brushes of different sizes
• Professional ceramic straightener (flat iron)
• One set of small, medium and large rollers
• Combs – teasing, wide tooth, rat tail, two tail, regular, pitchfork
• Scissors
• Black towel
• Protective clothing/uniform for all participants – at the beginning of training
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will have the opportunity to start their own businesses and build a better future.
UMasipala wesithili waseCape Winelands (CWDM), ekwintsebenziwano nseSebe loPhuhliso loLuntu lwaseNtshona Koloni baqalise inkqubo yokuqeqeshela ukwenziwa kweenwele eGroendal, eFranschhoek, ejoliswe ekuphuhliseni abafazi nolutsha olungaphangeliyo. Inkqubo iqala ngomhla wesi-2-23 kweywsilimela kwaye ihlalisa abathabathi-nxaxheba abali-14 abasuka eStellenbosch ize ihlanganise isisekelo noqeqesho lokwenza. Iimodyuli ziquka unyango lweenwele olusisiseko/ Basic Hair Therapy, Ucoceko nempilo yobuqu bakho/Personal Health and Hygiene, Ubugcisa bezempilo nokhuseleko/ Occupational Health and Safety, Ukucebisana nomxumi/ Client Consultation, nokulawula isaluni/ Salon Administration. Umthabathi-nxaxheba ngamnye uza kufumana izixhobo zokuqala zokusebenza ukuquka isomiso seemwele sesaluni, isixhobo sokolula iinwele, ibrashi neseti yeekama, iirola, izikere, itaweli nempahla yokukhusela. Isiqalelo senziwe ukuxhobisa abathabathi-nxaxheba ngezakhono nezixhobo zokuqala amashishini abo nokwakha impilo ezinzileyo. Ekugqibeni abathweswa zidanga baya kuba sendaweni engcono kukuzimela kuqoshosho nasekuzisebenzela kwishishini lobuhle.
CWDM continues with Dignity Programme
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM), through its Rural and Social Development Unit, remains committed to promoting dignity and care through the continued distribution of diapers to oldage homes, disability centres and other care facilities.
An annual budget is allocated to this initiative, ensuring that diapers are supplied to elderly service centres, early childhood development (ECD) facilities, and organisations that care for individuals with severe disabilities or chronic illnesses. Between 6 and 18 June 2025, a total of 1 218 packs of diapers were distributed to 35 identified organisations and service centres across the district.
“The CWDM is committed to restoring dignity, improving health, and supporting the daily lives of those dependent on diapers. This initiative is not just about providing a product – it’s also about ensuring that no one is left behind in our pursuit of a caring and inclusive society,” stated Cllr Minnie Petersen (Portfolio Holder: Rural and Social Development).
These initiatives remain imperative and reflect the CWDM’s deep respect for the elderly and people living with disabilities, recognising both their value to the community and the challenges they face.
Bringing sound to life: Hearing aid handover in Worcester
The Division: Rural and Social Development of the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) has ringfenced part of their budget to provide a variety of products and programmes that assist in promoting dignity. One of the initiatives was the handover of hearing aids that took place in Worcester at the CWDM offices on Thursday 12 June 2025.
The Executive Deputy Mayor, Ald Margaret Sampson, the Executive Director for Community and Planning Services, Pietie Williams, and Deputy Director for
Die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM) het op 12 Junie 2025 as deel van sy Waardigheidsprogram gehoorapparate by die Worcester-kantore oorhandig. Altesaam 53 gehoorapparate is amptelik deur die Uitvoerende Onderburgemeester Rdh Margaret Sampson, Uitvoerende Direkteur Pietie Williams, en Adjunkdirekteur Goodman Xawuka aan die Departement van Gesondheid en Welstand oorhandig. Die departement sal ontvangers identifiseer en ’n oudioloog sal verantwoordelik wees om die apparate te pas. Hierdie inisiatief weerspieël die KWDM se verbintenis om deur middel van inklusiewe, gesondheidsgefokusde ondersteuning waardigheid te bevorder, in basiese behoeftes te voorsien en gemeenskappe op te hef.
Rural and Social Development, Goodman Xawuka, officially handed over 53 hearing aids to the Department of Health and Wellness. The department will determine the recipients of these hearing aids, which will be administered and fitted by an audiologist.
The CWDM is committed to uplifting communities and fostering resilience. The Dignity Programme aims to ensure that the rights and dignity of residents are respected, and that their basic needs are met.
Ngomhla we-12 kweyeSilimela wowama-2025, uMasipala wesiThili waseCape Winelands (CWDM) wenze unikelo lwezixhobo zoncedo lokuva kwii-ofisi zakhe eWorcester njengenxalenye yenkqubo yesidima sakhe. Izixhobo zokunceda ukuba ezingama- 53 zinikwe kwiSebe lezeMpilo nokuba seMpilweni liSekela loMqondisi kaMeya u- Ald Margaret Sampson, umQondiso oPhezulu uPietie Williams, neSekela loMQondisi uGoodman Xawuka. Isebe liya kuchonga abamkeli noogqirha beendlebe aba noxanduva lokufaka izixhobo. Esi siqalelo sibonakalaisa ukuzibophelela kuka-CWDM ekukhuthazeni isidima, ukufezekisa izidingo ezisisiseko nokuphakamisa uluntu kwinkxaso egqalele kwimpilo equkeneyo.
CWDM and KiEZ exchange programme continues
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) and the German NGO, KiEZ, this year continue with their annual youth exchange programme when 15 learners from the Breede Valley municipal area depart for Germany on 27 June 2025 until 7 July 2025.
Die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM) se Eenheid vir Landelike en Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling se volgehoue Waardigheidsprogram versprei doeke om bejaardes en mense met gestremdhede te ondersteun. 1 218 pakkies is van 6 tot 18 Junie 2025 by 35 sorgfasiliteite oor die distrik afgelewer. Hierdie inisiatief, wat deur ’n jaarlikse begroting befonds word, bevoordeel dienssentrums vir bejaardes, VKO-fasiliteite en organisasies wat vir verswakte en gestremde persone sorg. “Dit gaan daaroor om te verseker dat niemand agtergelaat word in ons strewe na ’n sorgsame en inklusiewe samelewing nie,” het Raadslid Minnie Petersen gesê. Die KWDM bly verbind tot waardigheid, gesondheid en gemeenskapsondersteuning.
UMasipala wesiThiuli waseCape Winelands (CWDM), ngecandeloi loPhuhliso loLuntu nolwasemaphandlemi liyaqhubeka ngeNkqubo yesiDima ngokusasaza isishuba zabadala ukuxhasa abantu abadala nabantu abaphila ngobulwele. Ukususela kumhla wesi-6 ukuya kumhla wesi-18 kweyeSilimela yowama- 2025,Kuhanjiswe ipakethi ezli- 1,218 kumancedo okukhathalela angama35 kwisithili sonke. Eso siqalelo sixhaswa luqingqo-mali lonyaka, yminikelo yamaziko eenkonzo zabadlala, ii- ECDs nemibutho ekhathalela uluntu oluqukeneyo olungula kakhulu okanye abanobulwele. “Kumalunga nokuqinisekisa ukuba akukho oshiywa ngaphandle kukulandelwa kokukhathalela uluntu oluqukeneyo,”utshilo uCllr Minnie Petersen. I-CWDM isele isazibophelele kwisidima, kwimpilo nakwinkxaso yoluntu..
The CWDM believes that developing our youth to become skilled leaders will help our district grow and realise our vision of a unified Cape Winelands, excelling in sustainable development. One opportunity to achieve this is through an agreement with the organisation Landesverband Kinder- und Jugenderholungszentrum Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. (KiEZ) in Germany. Established in 1999, KiEZ aims to enhance democracy by developing youth leadership skills and fostering culturing understanding.
The learners and their three tour chaperones will be hosted in picturesque Gernrode, together with youth
groups from other countries. Their tour itinerary includes visits to various institutions, government bodies and attractions, as well as participating in numerous teambuilding games and exercises that contribute to international relationship building among the youth. One highlight on the itinerary each year is the exhibition at a ‘Motto Show’ where the learners will showcase South Africa, its traditions and culture through trinkets and samples of unique goods. Combined with presentations through music, song and dance, our intrepid travellers will present South Africa’s diverse cultures to the world.
The agreement between KiEZ and the CWDM aims to encourage tolerance and understanding between different cultures, develop individual leadership skills, broaden opinion, and enhance their sense of responsibility for their immediate environment and the world. This reflects the CWDM’s commitment to building a sustainable economy for the future.
Die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM), in vennootskap met die Duitse NRO, KiEZ, gaan vanjaar voort met hul jaarlikse jeuguitruilprogram wat ten doel het om leierskapsvaardighede te ontwikkel en kulturele begrip te bevorder. Vyftien leerders van die Breedevallei- munisipale gebied sal op 27 Junie 2025 na Gernrode in Duitsland reis, vergesel van drie chaperones. Daar sal hulle aansluit by internasionale jeuggroepe vir ’n program wat besoeke aan instellings, regeringsliggame en kultuurterreine, asook spanbou-aktiwiteite insluit. ’n Hoogtepunt van die reis is ’n ‘Motto-skou’ waar Suid-Afrikaanse deelnemers die land se kultuur deur musiek, dans en tradisionele items ten toon sal stel. Die uitruilprogram is ingestel volgens ’n ooreenkoms met Landesverband Kinder- und Jugenderholungszentrum Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. (KiEZ) om demokrasie, verdraagsaamheid en globale bewustheid te bevorder. Die KWDM glo dat bemagtiging van die jeug deur sulke inisiatiewe tot ’n verenigde, volhoubare Kaapse Wyland en ’n inklusiewer wêreld bydra.
wesiThili waseCape Winelands (CWDM), kwintsebenziswano nombutho waseJamani iKiEZ/German NGO KiEZ, uyaqhubeka nenkqubo yotshintshiselwano lwayo lonyaka olujolise kubunkokheli nokukhuliswa kwengqiqo yenkcubeko.Ngomhla wama-27 kweyeSilimela wama2025, abafundi abali-15 abasuka kummandla wesithili saseBreede Valley abakhatshwa ngabakhaphi abathathu baya kuhamba baye eGernrode, eJamani. Baya kuhlangana namaqela olutsha lamazwe ngamazwe kwinkqubo equka utyelelo kumaziko, kumasebe/kwimibutho karhulumente nakwimisebenzi yokwakha amaqela..Okubalulekileyo i ‘ngumboniso owenziweyo/‘Motto Show’, apho abathabathinxaxheba boMzantsi Afrika baya kubonisa ngenkcubeko yelizwe labo ngomculo, ngomdaniso nezinto zemveli. Utshintshiselwano lumiselwe ngesivumelwano phakathi kweLandesverband Kinder- und Jugenderholungszentrum Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. (KiEZ), ukukhuthaza idemokrasi, unyamezelo,neingqiqo yehlabathi. I-CWDM ikholelwa ukuba uphihliso lolutsha ngezi ziqalelo lunegalelo youth through such kwiCape Winelands ehlangeneyo nezinzileyo nakwihlabathi eliqukeneyo ikakhulu.
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Autumn Expo – A Fantastic Saturday Out
energy was infectious – a perfect blend of community spirit and seasonal celebration.
The Autumn Expo on Saturday was a truly vibrant and enjoyable event that delivered on every front. From the moment we arrived, the
The entertainment was a standout highlight. Live music filled the air throughout the day, creating a lively soundtrack that kept the crowd buzzing. Performers brought real talent and variety, catering to all ages and tastes. There were also engaging acts for kids, keeping families entertained and smiling from start to finish.
The stalls were another major draw. Whether you were looking for handcrafted goods, delicious food, or unique local products, there was something for everyone. It was great to see such a diverse range of vendors, each adding their own charm and creativity to the expo. What really tied it all together was the incredible vibe – relaxed, friendly, and full of warmth. People came together to enjoy the day,
connect with their community, and celebrate the season in style. The Autumn Expo truly captured the essence of what a great local event should be
Can’t wait for the next one!
Kind Regards Willemien
Canadian delegation visits CWDM Fire Services for Fire Smart information session
On 31 March 2025, the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) Fire Services hosted Fire Smart Canada for a threeday information session focused on wildfire prevention and mitigation. This collaboration brought together Canadian and South African stakeholders, including representatives from CapeNature, Working on Fire, and Western Cape Disaster
Management. Fire Smart Canada, under the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, shared key initiatives such as the Fire Smart App, Advanced Home Assessments, and the Neighbourhood Recognition Programme. A highlight was a site visit to Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, where participants conducted a home assessment. CWDM’s Heinrich Louw
The 2025 Supplier Open Day, held on 25 March in Worcester, was hailed as the most successful one yet. Organised by the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM), Breede Valley Municipality (BVM) and Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness, the event aimed to guide businesses on how to become government suppliers. The collaboration of the three entities ensured a wellattended and resource-rich day. Stakeholders such as SARS, DEDAT, Wesgro and the National Empowerment Fund provided valuable insights on funding, compliance and business development. Johan Bester from DEDAT highlighted the importance of proper documentation and cash
Die 2025-opedag vir verskaffers wat op 25 Maart in Worcester gehou is, is as die suksesvolste een tot op hede beskou. Die geleentheid is deur die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM), Breedevallei Munisipaliteit (BVM) en die Wes-Kaapse Regering se Departement van Gesondheid en Welstand gereël met die doel om leiding aan besighede te gee oor hoe om verskaffers aan die regering te word. Die samewerking van die drie entiteite het ’n hulpbronryke dag wat goed bygewoon is, verseker. Belanghebbendes soos SAID, die Departement van Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Toerisme (DEOT), Wesgro en die Nasionale Bemagtigingsfonds het waardevolle insigte oor befondsing, voldoening en sakeontwikkeling verskaf. Johan Bester van DEOT het die belangrikheid van behoorlike dokumentasie en kontantvloeibestuur vir KMMO’s beklemtoon. Die Eenheid vir Rompslompvermindering het ondersteuning gebied oor hoe om sakehindernisse te oorkom. Wesgro het belangrike ekonomiese insigte gedeel, insluitend die streek se top uitvoere – sitrus, wyn en druiwe – en die jeug se ekonomiese potensiaal. Bywoners is ook gehelp om op die Sentrale Verskafferdatabasis te registreer. Die jong entrepreneur, Anga Tyira, het die behoefte aan toeganklike inligting beklemtoon, terwyl afgetrede Kobus Kriel aangebied het om die jeug te mentor. Die geleentheid het positiewe terugvoer gekry vir die impak, inklusiwiteit en praktiese waarde daarvan en die organiseerders se verbintenis tot ekonomiese bemagtiging verder versterk.
flow management for SMMEs. The Red Tape Reduction Unit offered support for overcoming business barriers. Wesgro shared key economic insights, including the region’s top exports – citrus, wine, and grapes – and the youth’s economic potential. Attendees were also assisted to register on the Central Supplier Database. Young entrepreneur Anga Tyira stressed the need for accessible information, while retiree Kobus Kriel offered to mentor youth. The event was praised for its impact, inclusivity, and practical value, reinforcing the organisers’ commitment to economic empowerment.
Umhla wokuvula komThengisi wowama-2025 obanjwe ngomhla wama-25 kweyoKwindla eWorcester, ubhiyozelwe njengowona unempumelelo okwangoku. Silungiselelwa ngumasipala wesiThili waseCape Winelands (CWDM), nguMasipala waseBreede Valley (BVM), noRhulumente waseNtshona Koloni: IMpilo nokuba seMpilweni , isiganeko besijolise kumashishini okuba ngababoneleli bakarhulumente. Intsebenziswano yezinto ezintathu iqinisekise ukuhanjelwa kakuhle kwaye yaba lusuku olutyebileyo lwemithombo. Ababandakanyekayo abafana ne-SARS, ne-DEDAT, ne-Wesgro, neNgxowa-mali yoPhuhliso yeSizwe zibonelele ngokuqonda okuxabisekileyo kwingxowa-mali, ukuthobela nophuhliso lweshishini. I- DEDAT kaJohan Bester ibonise ukubaluleka kwesiqinisekiso esifanelekileyo nolawulo lokuhamba kwemali lwee-SMME. Icandelo lokuNciphisa ukuSetyenziswa kwemiThetho nemiMiselo ngokugqithisileyo kunikiwe ukuxhasa ukoyisa imiqobo yoshishino.UWesgro wabelene ngokuqonda koqoqosho olunzulu ukuquka ukuthumela ngaphandle okuphezulu kwesithili—isitrasi, iwayini, iidiliya—namandla oqoqosho lokutsha. Ebebekho bebekwazi kwakho ukubhalisa kugcino lwedatha lomThengisi oPhakathi. Usomashishini omncinane u-Anga Tyira ugxininise kukufikelela kulwazi, ekubeni umthathi-mhlala-phantsi uKobus Kriel ezinikezele ngokucebisa ulutsha. Isiganeko/isehlo sinconyiwe ngempembelelo yaso, ukuqukana nexabiso lokwenza , ukomeleza ukuzibophelela kwabalungiseleli kuphuhliso loqoqosho.
(Regional Commander: Training) praised the session for its practical insights. The exchange fostered valuable knowledgesharing, reinforcing CWDM Fire Services’ commitment to continuous improvement and community safety.
Die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM) se Brandweerdienste het op 31 Maart 2025 Fire Smart Canada verwelkom vir ’n driedaagse inligtingsessie oor veldbrandvoorkoming en -matiging. Fire Smart Canada,
instellings, insluitend CapeNature, Working on Fire en Wes-Kaapse Rampbestuur, het deelgeneem. Die sessies het sleutelkomponente van die Fire Smart-program gedek, soos die Fire Smart Begins at Home-app, gevorderde huisassesserings, en die Buurterkenningsprogram. ’n Praktiese terreinbesoek aan Jonkershoek Natuurreservaat het deelnemers in staat gestel om hul nuwe kennis toe te pas. Volgens Heinrich Louw, streeksbevelvoerder van opleiding, was die sessie van onskatbare waarde. Hierdie kennisdelingsgeleentheid beklemtoon KWDM se verbintenis tot voortdurende verbetering en die bevordering van veiligheid in die streek.
Ngomhla wama-31kwetoKwindla wowama-2025, iiNkonzo zomLilo zikaMasipala wesiThili waseCape Winelands (CWDM) zibambe Fire Smart Canada iintsuku ezintathu zexesha lolwazi kugqaliselwa kukuthintela nokunciphisa umlilo wasendle. Le ntsebenziswano idibanise abachaphazelekayo baseCanada nabaseMzantsi Afrka ukuquka abameli abasuka eCapeNature, abasebenzi bomLilo, ulawulo lwentlekele lwaseNtshona Koloni. I- Fire Smart Canada, ephantsi kwe- Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, yabelane ngeziqalelo ezingudozifana ne- Fire Smart App, UkuHolwa kweKhaya okuqhubela phambili neNkqubo yokwazi ngoBumelwane.Okubalulekileyo kukutyelela indawo iJonkershoek Nature Reserve, apho abathabathi-nxaxheba benze uhlolo lwekhaya. UHeinrich Louw wase-CWDM uncome ixesha lokuqonda lokwenza kwabo. Utshintshiselwano luphucule ukwabelana kolwazi olunzulu, ukomeleza kokuzibophelela kweeNkonzo zomLilo zase-CWDM kukuphucuka okuzingileyo nakukhuselo loluntu.
CWDM Fire Services boosts training with expanded accreditation
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) Fire Services has significantly expanded its training capacity following a successful compliance visit by the South African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI). The CWDM Fire Training Academy, already a leader in fire services education for 18 years, has now been accredited with an additional 18 programmes by the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), bringing the total to 26. This expansion enhances the academy’s ability to deliver internationally recognised training to municipal staff and emergency personnel. Newly accredited courses include Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Rope Rescue, Fire Officer 1, Incident Commander, and Wildland Firefighter
Na ’n suksesvolle voldoeningsbesoek deur die Suid-Afrikaanse Instituut vir Nooddienste (SAESI), het die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM) Brandweerdienste hul opleidingsaanbod aansienlik uitgebrei. Die KWDM Akademie vir Brandweeropleiding is nou geakkrediteer met 18 bykomende programme van die International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), wat die totaal op 26 bring. Hierdie uitbreiding versterk die akademie se vermoë om internasionaal erkende opleiding aan munisipale personeel en vennote te bied. Die nuwe programme sluit onder meer in: Brandbestryder 1 & 2, Gevaarlike materiaal-bewusmaking, Touredding, Brandweerbeampte 1, Insidentbevelvoerder, Veiligheidsbeampte, en Wildernisbrandbestryder 1 & 2. Met meer as 7 000 brandbestryders wat reeds opleiding ontvang het, bevestig hierdie mylpaal die akademie se verbintenis tot uitnemendheid in noodreaksie en openbare veiligheid. Die uitbreiding verseker dat personeel toegerus is met die nodige vaardighede om aan veranderende vereistes en regulasies te voldoen.
IiNkonzo zomLilo kaMasipala wesiThili waseCape Winelands (CWDM) zandise uqeqesho lobuchule bazo ngokubonakalayo kulandela ukuthobela utyelelo oluyimpumelelo kwZiko leeNkonzo zeXesha likaXakeka zoMzantsi Afrika (SAESI). IZiko loQeqesho lomLilo lwase-CWDM sele liyinkokheli kwimfundo yeenkonzo zomlilo iminyaka eli-18 eliqinisekiswe ngeenkqubo ezili-18 ezongezelelweyo yi-International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), zinika ama-26 zizonke. Oku kwandiswa kuphucula ubuchule besikolo semfundo kukunikezela qeqesho olwaziwayo lwamazwe ngamazwe kwistafu sikamasipala nakubasebenzi bexesha likaxakeka. Izifundo eziqinisekisiweyo ezitsha ziquka abacimi-mlilo 1 & 2, iNgqiqo yeZinto eziyiNgozi, iNtambo yoKhuseleko, iGosa lomLilo 1, uMphathiweSehlo namaNqanaba abacimi-mlilo baseWildland kunye nabanye. Ngaphaya kwabacimi-mlilo abali-7,000 abaqeqeshiweyo ukuza kuthi ga ngoku isikolo semfundo siyaqhubeka ukuphakamisa imigangatho ephezulu yokuqeqesha kukuphendula kwixesha likaxakeka, ukuqinisekisa ukuba abasebenzi baxhityiswe bhgokufanelekileyo ukufezekisa ukuzibandakanya kukhuseleko loluntu nakwizixhobo zolawulo.
among others. With over 7,000 firefighters trained to date, the academy continues to
Interactive Theatre Promotes Hygiene Awareness in Schools!
On Thursday 11 February 2025, the exciting “Uncle Shakes learns to clean” interactive theatre production was successfully launched in the Witzenberg area.
This project is presented by our Municipal Health Services unit and performed by Klein Libertas in order to promote hygiene and environmental awareness among
The
Die opwindende interaktiewe teaterproduksie “Oom Shakes leer skoonmaak” is op Donderdag 11 Februarie 2025 suksesvol in die Witzenberg-gebied bekendgestel. Hierdie projek word deur ons Munisipale Gesondheidsdienste-eenheid aangebied en deur Klein Libertas opgevoer – vermaak word met opvoeding gekombineer om higiëne- en omgewingsbewustheid onder leerders te bevorder.
Die toneelstuk speel af by twee spaza-winkels waar Oom Shakes danksy die wyse Tannie Precious ’n waardevolle les oor netheid en regulasies leer.
Die produksie het altesaam 85 skole besoek, naamlik in Witzenberg, Warm Bokkeveld, Breedevallei, Langeberg, Drakenstein en Stellenbosch.
In response to continued Level 1 water restrictions, the Municipal Health Services (MHS) in Langeberg launched a dynamic water conservation campaign on 7 February 2025. An MHS bus was transformed into a mobile water-wise hub, and visited Robertson and Nkqubela to engage residents directly. This colourful, interactive initiative aimed to raise
The production visited 85 schools in total – in Witzenberg, Warm Bokkeveld, Breede Valley,
umhla we-11 kweyomdumba wowe-2025, uvuyo luka "Uncle Shakes Learns
yentsebenziswano kuqaliswe ngempumelelo kummandla waseWitzenberg!
Eli phulo lwaziswe licandelo leeNkonzo zeMpilo zikaMasipala kwaye lidlalwe nguKlein Libertas,
yommandla kubafundi ngokuhlanganisa ulonwabo nemfundo.
Umdlalo wenziwe kwivekile ezincinane ezimbini—apho Uncle Shakes efunde isifundo esakhayo malunga nococeko nemithetho, siyabulela kubulumko bukaTannie Precious.
Izikolo ezityelele ukwaziswa ziseWitzenberg, zilandelwa yiWarm Bokkeveld, zaqhubeka zayea
eDrakenstein, phambi kokuba zigqibele eStellenbosch. Zizonke izikolo ezifumeneyo kwesi siqalelo zingama-85
awareness and promote practical water-saving habits. Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) distributed educational materials, demonstrated water-saving techniques, and answered community questions. The campaign was well received, with residents expressing a better understanding of the water crisis and a willingness to adopt
op voortgesette Vlak 1-waterbeperkings op 7 Februarie 2025 ’n dinamiese waterbesparingsveldtog in Langeberg van stapel gestuur. ’n MGD-bus wat in ’n mobiele waterwyse sentrum omskep is, het Robertson en Nkqubela besoek om direk met inwoners te skakel. Hierdie kleurvolle, interaktiewe inisiatief was daarop gemik om bewustheid te verhoog en praktiese gewoontes vir waterbesparing te bevorder. Omgewingsgesondheidpraktisyns (OGP’s) het opvoedkundige materiaal versprei, waterbesparingstegnieke gedemonstreer en die gemeenskap se vrae beantwoord. Die veldtog is goed ontvang en inwoners het ’n beter begrip gekry van die waterkrisis en ’n bereidwilligheid getoon om volhoubare praktyke toe te pas. “Dit is nie net ’n veldtog nie; dit is ’n gemeenskap wat saamkom om ’n kosbare hulpbron te beskerm,” het OGP Mahlatse Mahlobogoane gesê. Die inisiatief beklemtoon hoe kreatiewe, gemeenskapsgerigte uitreik blywende gedragsverandering kan inspireer en verantwoordelikheid vir die omgewing kan versterk.
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) honoured the Class of 2024 at its annual Top Achievers Awards Ceremony on 6 February 2025 in Paarl. Executive Mayor Ald (Dr) Elna von Schlicht praised learners, educators, and communities for their dedication to education. The top three matriculants were Jo-Marie du Toit (Charlie
sustainable practices. “This isn’t just a campaign; it’s a community coming together to protect a precious resource,” said EHP Mahlatse Mahlobogoane. The initiative highlights how creative, communityfocused outreach can inspire lasting behavioural change and strengthen environmental responsibility.
lokulondoloza amanzi odityaniso olutshintshatshintshayo ngomhla wesi-7 kweyoMdumba ngowama-2025. Ibhasi yeeNkonzo zeMpilo zikaMasipala ziguqulwe zaba zindawo eziphambili ezishukumayo zokusebenzisa amanzi ngobulumko, zityelele eRobertson naseNkqubela ukuya kubandakanya ngqo nabahlali. Isiqalelo sentsebenziswano eqaqambileyo sijolise kukukhulisa ukuqonda nokukhuthaza imikhwa ebambekayo yokulondoloza amanzi.. AmaGcisa ezeMpilo yomMandla (EHPs) aasaza izixhobo zokufunda, ukubonisa iindlela zokulondoloza amanzi nokuphendula imibuzo yoluntu. Uququzelelo lwamkelwe ngokufanelekileyo ngabahlali abavakalise ingqiqo engcono yeengxaki zamanzi nokuzimisela ukwamkela iziqhelo ezizinzileyo. “Ayilo ququzelelo kuphela , kukuhlangana koluntu kukukhusela umthombo oxabisekileyo,” litshilo i-EHP uMahlatse Mahlobogoane. Isiqalelo sicacise indlela yokufikelela okuyiliweyo ekuqaliselwe kuluntu olungakhuthaza ngayo ukuguquka kwemikhwa yokuziphatha okuhlalayo nokomeleza uxanduva lommandla---
Hofmeyer High, Ceres), Emma Loubscher (Paarl Girls’ High), and Stefan Burden (HTS Drostdy, Worcester). All learners received a R20 000 study aid grant through the Mayoral Study Aid Fund, launched in 2024 to support access to higher education. Special Mayoral Awards were also presented to Irma Mentoor (Ligstraal School) for special needs advocacy and Lalindei Botha (La Rochelle Girls’ Primary) for excellence in techenhanced teaching. The event celebrated not only academic excellence but also the vital role of support systems in learners’ success. CWDM congratulates all recipients and looks forward to their future contributions.
Die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM) het op 6 Februarie 2025 die klas van 2024 tydens hul jaarlikse Toekenningseremonie vir Toppresteerders in die Paarl-stadsaal vereer. Uitvoerende Burgemeester, Rdh (Dr) Elna von Schlicht, het die leerders geloof vir hul toewyding en uitmuntendheid. Die top drie matrikulante was Jo-Marie du Toit (Charlie Hofmeyer, Ceres), Emma Loubscher (Hoër Meisieskool Paarl), en Stefan Burden (HTS Drostdy, Worcester). Elke leerder het ’n studiehulptoewysing van R20 000 ontvang uit die Burgemeester se Studiehulpfonds, wat in 2024 ingestel is om toegang tot hoër onderwys te bevorder. Twee Spesiale Burgemeesterstoekennings is ook oorhandig: aan Irma Mentoor (Ligstraal Skool) vir haar werk in spesiale onderwys, en aan Lalindei Botha (La Rochelle Laerskool) vir haar uitmuntendheid in tegnologieversterkte onderrig. Die KWDM het alle ontvangers gelukgewens en hul hoop uitgespreek vir die positiewe bydraes wat hierdie jong leiers in hul gemeenskappe sal maak.
UMasipala wesiThili waseCape Winelands (CWDM) unik’imbeko kwiKlasi yowama-2024 kuMsitho wamaBhaso wabaFundi abaphumelele emagqabini wonyaka wawo ngomhla wesi-6 kweyoMdumba wowama-2025 ePaarl. Umeya u- Ald (Gq) Elna von Schlicht uncome abafundi, ootitshala noluntu ngokuzinikela kwabo kwimfundo Abafundi bematsiki abathathu abaphume emagqabini ibe ng Jo-Marie du Toit (Charlie Hofmeyer High, Ceres), Emma Loubscher (Paarl Girls’ High), noStefan Burden (HTS Drostdy, Worcester). Bonke abafundi bafumene imali engama-R20 000 lesibonelelo soncedo lokufunda lweNgxowa-mali
Ukuphendula kuzingiso lwenqanaba 1 lokuthintelwa kwamanzi iiNkonzo zeMpilo zikaMasipala (MHS) eLangeberg ziqalise uququzelelo
to Clean" kukwaziswa kwethiyetha
likhuthaza ucoceko nengqiqo
eBreede Valley, eLangeberg,
Langeberg Area
Top 3 learners in the district
Drakenstein Area
Golden Games Shine in Paarl!
Senior citizens from across the Cape Winelands District were buzzing with energy and excitement as they gathered at the Dal Josafat Athletics Stadium in Paarl on Thursday 22 May 2025 for the District Golden Games.
After a few days of rainy weather, the sun made a welcome appearance, which set the tone for a beautiful day ahead. The stand was filled with senior citizens – laughing, cheering, singing! It reminded us of high school interschool days, but this time it was seasoned legends participating.
These champs are ready to bring the heat and take their energy to the next level at the National Golden Games. This once again proves that age is just a number —and you’re never too old to compete, celebrate and be part of something amazing.
Senior burgers van regoor die Kaapse Wynland-distrik het geborrel van energie en opwinding toe hulle op Donderdag 22 Mei 2025 by die Dal Josafat-atletiekstadion in die Paarl vir die Distrik Goue Spele byeengekom het.
Die son het ná ’n paar dae van reënerige weer ’n welkome verskyning gemaak en die toon aangegee vir ’n mooi geleentheid. Die pawiljoen was vol senior burgers wat gelag, gejuig en gesing het! Dit het ons aan interskole op hoërskool laat dink, maar dié keer was dit ervare legendes wat deelgeneem het. Hierdie kampioene is gereed om te laat spat en hul energie na die volgende vlak by die Nasionale Goue Spele te neem.
Dit bewys weereens dat ouderdom net ’n getal is – en dat ’n mens nooit te oud om mee te ding, te vier en deel te wees van iets groots nie.
Abantu abadala kwisiThili sonke saseCape Winelands baququzela ngamandla nolonwabo njengoko behlangene kwistediyamu se-athiletiki iDal Josafat ePaarl ngoLwesine umhla wama-22 kaCanzibe wowama-2025 kwimiDlalo eBalulekileyo yesiThili!
Emva kweentsuku ezimbalwa zemozulu enayo, ilanga liphumile kwaye lenza impilo yosuku oluhle oluzayo. Kwindawo yababukeli izele ngabantu abadala – ukuhleka, uvuyo, ukucula! Kusikhumbuza izikolo zamabanga aphakamileyo, kodwa endaweni yabafundi sineelejendi zexesha elililo ezithabatha inxaxheba.
Ezi ntshatsheli zilindela ukuza nobushushu nokuthatha amandla azo aye kwelinye inqanaba lemiDlalo ebalulekileyo yeSizwe/ National Golden Games.
Kwakhona oku kubonise ukuba ubudala linani kuphela —kwaye awukho mdala kakhulu ukuba ube nakho ukukhuphisana, ukuvuyisana nokuthatha inxaxheba kwinto emangalisayo.
CWDM hosts Climate Change Sessions for Small-Scale Farmers
Agriculture, the sessions aimed to educate farmers on the impacts of climate change—defined as long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, largely driven by human activities like burning fossil fuels. Professor Midgley emphasized that climate change
Die Kaapse Wynland Distriksmunisipaliteit (KWDM) het van 4–5 Maart 2025 inligtingsessies oor klimaatsverandering vir kleinboere in Stellenbosch, Paarl en Robertson aangebied. Die sessies is deur professor Stephanie Midgley van die WesKaapse Departement van Landbou gelei met die doel om boere op hoogte te bring van die impak van klimaatsverandering – omskryf as langtermynverskuiwings in temperature en weerpatrone wat grotendeels deur menslike aktiwiteite soos die verbranding van fossielbrandstowwe aangedryf word. Professor Midgley het beklemtoon dat klimaatsverandering ’n samelewingsnoodgeval is, en nie net ’n omgewingskwessie nie. Boere het geleer van praktiese strategieë om by veranderende toestande aan te pas. Dawn Noemdoe, ’n byeboer, het klem gelê op hoe belangrik ’n klimaatreaksieplan vir volhoubare byeboerdery is. Heinrich du Plessis, ’n groenteboer, was dankbaar om oor planttye en aanpassing te leer, en het genoem dat die onvoorspelbaarheid van die weer wel ’n faktor is. Die sessies het die KWDM en boere se gedeelde verbintenis tot volhoubare landbou en klimaatsveerkragtigheid bevestig.
is a societal emergency, not just an environmental issue. Farmers received practical strategies to adapt to changing conditions. Dawn Noemdoe, a beekeeper, highlighted the importance of a climate response plan for sustainable beekeeping. Heinrich Du Plessis,
a vegetable farmer, appreciated learning when to plant and how to adapt, though he noted the unpredictability of weather. The sessions showcased CWDM’s and farmers’ shared commitment to sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
zolwazi lokuguquka kwemozulu kumafama asakhasayo ngomhla wesi-4–5 kweyoKwindla wowama-2025 eStellenbosch, ePaarl, naseRobertson. Kukhokhela uNjingalwazi uStephanie Midgley weSebe lezoLimo laseNtshona Koloni iiseshoni zijolise ekufundiseni amafama ngeempembelelo zokuguquka kwemozulu—ezichazwa njengokutshintsha kwexesha elide lamaqondo obushushu neepatheni zemozulu ezibangelwa yimisebenzi yabantu njengokutshisa izibaso zezimbiwa. UNjingalwazi uMidgley ugxininise ukuba ukuguquka kwemozulu lixesha likaxakeka loluntu. Amafama afumana ubuchule obusebenzayo ukulungisa iimeko. UDawn Noemdoe, umgcinizinyosi ucacise ngokubaluleka kwesicwangciso sokuphendula kwimozulu ukugcina iinyosi zinzile. UHeinrich Du Plessis, umfama wemifuno ukuvuyele ukufunda malunga nexesha lokutyala nendlela yokulungisa, nangona ephawule ngemozulu engacingelekileyo. Iiseshoni zibonisiwe eCWDM kwaye amafama abelane ngokuzibophelela kwezolimo ezizinzileyo nakwimozulu eyomeleleyo.and farmers’ shared commitment to sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) hosted climate change information sessions for smallscale farmers on 4–5 March 2025 in Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Robertson. Led by Professor Stephanie Midgley from the Western Cape Department of
UMasipala wesiThili waseCape Winelands (CWDM) ubambe iiseshoni