COVID NOTICES
OVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE : 13 DECEMBER 2021
13 Dec 2021
To date, we have vaccinated 203 374 persons in the Overberg District, this includes healthcare workers (as part of the Sisonke trial) and educators.This week is the last week for healthcare workers who formed part of the Sisonke trial to receive their booster shot. We encourage all Healthcare workers to get their booster dose ahead of the end of Sisonke 2 programme on 17 December 2021. “The 4th wave is upon us, and we need to get as many healthcare workers as possible to be fully protected before the Sisonke 2 programme ends by Friday. Look out for the nearest Sisonke vaccination sites advertised this week and make arrangements to get your booster shot. Vaccinations are our only defence against severe illness and death. For the sake of your loved ones, do not hesitate any longer,” says Dr Trevor Pillay, Medical Manager for the Theewaterskloof Sub-district.With the new Omicron variant rapidly spreading, vaccination is more important than ever before to protect against severe illness and death. We once again appeal to those who have not yet been vaccinated to take up any of the many opportunities we are providing within their communities. Get vaccinated and be protected, especially as we are entering the fourth wave.We will continue our efforts to increase uptake of vaccination in all groups. To make sure vaccines are widely available the following pop-up sites will be open this week.13 December 2021 Matjoks 10:00 – 14:00 (Vaxi Taxi)14 December 2021 U-save Swellendam 10:00 – 14:00 (Vaxi Taxi) Elgin Free Range 09:00 – 14:00 Bayclose, Pineview North 09:00 – 14:0017 December 2021 Grabouw Post Office 09:00 – 14:00 Stasie Street (opposite John Deere Implemente) 10:00 – 14:00 (Vaxi Taxi)Get vaccinated this week at the pop-up sites or any of our fixed sites before the holidays so that you and your loved ones can be fully protected and have a safe holiday period together and help us prevent severe illness and death ahead of the fourth wave.Don’t delay, go today, and get vaccinated so you can be protected!ENDSFor media queries contact:Roché Butler Communications Officer Overberg District Western Cape Government: HealthTel: +27 28 214 5833 Cell: +27 68 074 2455E-mail: Roche.Butler@westerncape.gov.za Website: www.westerncape.gov.zaCaption: Dr Trevor Pillay, Medical Manager for the Theewaterskloof Sub-district after receiving his booster shot.
April 2021: Amendment of Regulations Issued in Terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002
01 Apr 2021
Download documents:Document: I choose Vaccine Bulletin 20 th April 09h30.pdfTitle:'I Choose Vaccine' Bulletin - Issue 1 (19 April 2021)Document: 44447_14-04_CoOperativeGovernanceCV01.pdfTitle:Extension of National State of Disaster - 14 April 2021Document: Minister’s Statement on the FDA Advisory on J&J 13 April 2021.pdfTitle:Statement: Minister of Health, Dr Zwelini Mkhize, on the FDA’s Temporary Suspension of Johnson and Johnson vaccine rollout in the United States
NEWS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - 24 MARCH 2023
22 Mar 2023
Notice is hereby given that a Special Council meeting of the Municipal Council of Swellendam Municipality will be held remotely via video conference on Friday, 24 March 2023 at 09:00.Agenda: Special Council Meeting 2021/22 Final Annual Report 2021/22 Draft Oversight Report
READ MORESENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER (CLASS III) (WATER PURIFICATION WORKS: BARRYDALE)
14 Mar 2023
(Directorate: Infrastructure Services – Salary scale T8 > R 193 404 – R 251 028 per annum plus normal fringe benefits)Requirements: • Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics OR equivalent technical qualification; • Department of Water Affairs Classification as Class III Water Controller or the ability to obtain it within 12 months; • Valid Code B driver's license; • Prepared to work shifts (week and weekend); • Computer literacy will count in the applicant's favor; • 3 years relevant experience as a process controller.❖ Certified evidence of the above must be attached.Senior Process Controller (Water, Barrydale) Class III (March 2023) (AFR & ENG)
READ MORESMITSVILLE BUSINESS PARK COMMITTEE ELECTION
13 Dec 2022
The municipality hereby invites entrepreneurs and business enterprises to take part in the Smitsville Business Hub Committee nomination/elections process.
READ MORENOTICE TO ALL BARRYDALE LEIWATER USERS
23 Nov 2022
The municipality will be alternating the delivery of Leiwater to Barrydale leiwater users.
READ MORETID ROLLOVER
05 Oct 2022
Your electricity pre-paid meter will stop working in November 2024!
READ MORE2022/2023 IDP, SDF, SDBIP AND BUDGET MEETINGS SCHEDULE
05 Sep 2022
Notice is hereby provided that the Swellendam Municipality, has adopted a five-year term Process Plan in line with Section 28 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, at a Council meeting on 02 December 2021, Item A167/02/12/2021.
READ MORENOTICE: REQUEST FOR PUBLIC NOMINATIONS FOR SWELLENDAM’S AESTHETICS AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
19 Aug 2022
Notice is hereby provided in terms of Section 155 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, (Act 108 of 1996) that Council invites nominations for the appointment of six (6) people to serve on the Swellendam Aesthetics and Conservation Committee
READ MOREGRANT-IN-AID APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
14 Jul 2022
Swellendam Municipality is currently accepting Grant-in-Aid applications for the 2022/2023 financial year on the prescribed application form on or before Thursday, 4 August 2022 at 12:00.
READ MOREMAYORAL BUDGET SPEECH - 2022/2023
01 Jun 2022
"Today, it is my privilege as Executive Mayor of Swellendam Municipality to present 2022/2023 Budget, the first budget for the next five-year Local Government term. This Budget represents and informs the new Integrated Development Plan and focuses on sustainability. The sustainability of a Municipality is a crucial driver of building investment trust."
READ MOREMAYORAL MESSAGE: STATUS OF SWELLENDAM MUNICIPALITY’S ROAD NETWORK
10 May 2022
The Swellendam municipal area has 86km of paved road systems, including tar and segmented paving. I am writing this open letter to formally address road and stormwater maintenance and repair issues and concerns; to bring residents up to speed on the situation; and to provide information regarding the facts and background regarding challenges faced with regard to this area of municipal service delivery.
READ MORETO LET: PORTION OF OFFICE SPACE, RAILTON COMMUNITY HALL
21 Apr 2022
Notice is hereby given in terms of the stipulations of the Swellendam Land Disposal Policy, 2018 and the Asset Transfer Regulations, 2008, Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 0f 2003), as amended, that the Mayoral Committee has in principle approved the rental of a portion of office space (17.94 square metres) in the Community Hall, Railton.
READ MOREPROPOSED ALIENATION OF ERF 4301, (HIGH STREET/IRIS CRESCENT), RAILTON
23 Mar 2022
Notice is hereby given in terms of the stipulations of the Swellendam Municipal By-law relating to the Management and Administration of Immovable Property, 2018...
READ MOREWard 2 Committee Elections Inquiry: Final Outcome
08 Mar 2022
Final Findings and Recommendations regarding the Election Of Ward Committee Members in Ward 2.
READ MOREMAYORAL MESSAGE: WATER RESTRICTIONS LIFTED AS DESIRED IMPACT ACHIEVED
18 Feb 2022
I would like to thank the broader Swellendam and Railton community for their support and compliance with the recently implemented Level 3 water restrictions.
READ MORESTATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS: 2022
14 Feb 2022
By President Cyril Ramaphosa at Cape Town City Hall on 10 February 2022.
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE: 17 JANUARY 2022
25 Jan 2022
To date, we have vaccinated 211 977 persons in the Overberg District, this includes health workers (as part of the Sisonke trial) and educators.
READ MOREBreede River Estuary Advisory Forum
19 Nov 2021
Western Cape Government commences recruitment of members for the Breede River Estuary Advisory Forum.
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE 25 OCTOBER 2021
25 Oct 2021
Since the start of the vaccine rollout in May 2021 the vaccination teams across the district has been able to vaccinate 153 549 people.
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE 28 SEPTEMBER 2021
29 Sep 2021
To date a total of 124 687 vaccinations has been administered in the Overberg District this includes health workers, special groups, and people over 18.
READ MOREMUNICIPAL MILESTONES: 2016 - 2021
29 Sep 2021
A glance at the statistics and milestones achieved over the five-year period; 2016 - 2021.
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE 2 August 2021
03 Aug 2021
To date, we have vaccinated 46 965 persons in the Overberg District, this includes health workers (as part of the Sisonke trial) and educators.
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE 26 July
26 Jul 2021
To date, we have vaccinated 38 760 persons in the Overberg District, this includes health workers (as part of the Sisonke trial) and educators.
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE 23 JULY 2021
23 Jul 2021
To date, we have vaccinated 30 028 persons in the Overberg District
READ MOREBudget Speech by the Executive Mayor
27 May 2021
Swellendam Municipality’s Mayoral Budget Speech as delivered by Executive Mayor, Nicholas Myburgh.
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TO LET: PORTION OF OFFICE SPACE, RAILTON COMMUNITY HALL
21 Apr 2022
Notice is hereby given in terms of the stipulations of the Swellendam Land Disposal Policy, 2018 and the Asset Transfer Regulations, 2008, Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 0f 2003), as amended, that the Mayoral Committee has in principle approved the rental of a portion of office space (17.94 square metres) in the Community Hall, Railton.
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE 2 August 2021
03 Aug 2021
To date, we have vaccinated 46 965 persons in the Overberg District, this includes health workers (as part of the Sisonke trial) and educators.
READ MORENOTICE: REQUEST FOR PUBLIC NOMINATIONS FOR SWELLENDAM’S AESTHETICS AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
19 Aug 2022
Notice is hereby provided in terms of Section 155 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, (Act 108 of 1996) that Council invites nominations for the appointment of six (6) people to serve on the Swellendam Aesthetics and Conservation Committee
READ MORESMITSVILLE BUSINESS PARK COMMITTEE ELECTION
13 Dec 2022
The municipality hereby invites entrepreneurs and business enterprises to take part in the Smitsville Business Hub Committee nomination/elections process.
READ MORESTATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS: 2022
14 Feb 2022
By President Cyril Ramaphosa at Cape Town City Hall on 10 February 2022.
READ MOREMAYORAL MESSAGE: WATER RESTRICTIONS LIFTED AS DESIRED IMPACT ACHIEVED
18 Feb 2022
I would like to thank the broader Swellendam and Railton community for their support and compliance with the recently implemented Level 3 water restrictions.
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE: 17 JANUARY 2022
25 Jan 2022
To date, we have vaccinated 211 977 persons in the Overberg District, this includes health workers (as part of the Sisonke trial) and educators.
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE 23 JULY 2021
23 Jul 2021
To date, we have vaccinated 30 028 persons in the Overberg District
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE 26 July
26 Jul 2021
To date, we have vaccinated 38 760 persons in the Overberg District, this includes health workers (as part of the Sisonke trial) and educators.
READ MOREGRANT-IN-AID APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
14 Jul 2022
Swellendam Municipality is currently accepting Grant-in-Aid applications for the 2022/2023 financial year on the prescribed application form on or before Thursday, 4 August 2022 at 12:00.
READ MOREMAYORAL BUDGET SPEECH - 2022/2023
01 Jun 2022
"Today, it is my privilege as Executive Mayor of Swellendam Municipality to present 2022/2023 Budget, the first budget for the next five-year Local Government term. This Budget represents and informs the new Integrated Development Plan and focuses on sustainability. The sustainability of a Municipality is a crucial driver of building investment trust."
READ MOREWard 2 Committee Elections Inquiry: Final Outcome
08 Mar 2022
Final Findings and Recommendations regarding the Election Of Ward Committee Members in Ward 2.
READ MOREPROPOSED ALIENATION OF ERF 4301, (HIGH STREET/IRIS CRESCENT), RAILTON
23 Mar 2022
Notice is hereby given in terms of the stipulations of the Swellendam Municipal By-law relating to the Management and Administration of Immovable Property, 2018...
READ MORESENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER (CLASS III) (WATER PURIFICATION WORKS: BARRYDALE)
14 Mar 2023
(Directorate: Infrastructure Services – Salary scale T8 > R 193 404 – R 251 028 per annum plus normal fringe benefits)Requirements: • Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics OR equivalent technical qualification; • Department of Water Affairs Classification as Class III Water Controller or the ability to obtain it within 12 months; • Valid Code B driver's license; • Prepared to work shifts (week and weekend); • Computer literacy will count in the applicant's favor; • 3 years relevant experience as a process controller.❖ Certified evidence of the above must be attached.Senior Process Controller (Water, Barrydale) Class III (March 2023) (AFR & ENG)
READ MORESPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - 24 MARCH 2023
22 Mar 2023
Notice is hereby given that a Special Council meeting of the Municipal Council of Swellendam Municipality will be held remotely via video conference on Friday, 24 March 2023 at 09:00.Agenda: Special Council Meeting 2021/22 Final Annual Report 2021/22 Draft Oversight Report
READ MOREBudget Speech by the Executive Mayor
27 May 2021
Swellendam Municipality’s Mayoral Budget Speech as delivered by Executive Mayor, Nicholas Myburgh.
READ MOREMAYORAL MESSAGE: STATUS OF SWELLENDAM MUNICIPALITY’S ROAD NETWORK
10 May 2022
The Swellendam municipal area has 86km of paved road systems, including tar and segmented paving. I am writing this open letter to formally address road and stormwater maintenance and repair issues and concerns; to bring residents up to speed on the situation; and to provide information regarding the facts and background regarding challenges faced with regard to this area of municipal service delivery.
READ MOREBreede River Estuary Advisory Forum
19 Nov 2021
Western Cape Government commences recruitment of members for the Breede River Estuary Advisory Forum.
READ MORENOTICE TO ALL BARRYDALE LEIWATER USERS
23 Nov 2022
The municipality will be alternating the delivery of Leiwater to Barrydale leiwater users.
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE 25 OCTOBER 2021
25 Oct 2021
Since the start of the vaccine rollout in May 2021 the vaccination teams across the district has been able to vaccinate 153 549 people.
READ MORETID ROLLOVER
05 Oct 2022
Your electricity pre-paid meter will stop working in November 2024!
READ MOREMUNICIPAL MILESTONES: 2016 - 2021
29 Sep 2021
A glance at the statistics and milestones achieved over the five-year period; 2016 - 2021.
READ MOREOVERBERG COVID-19 VACCINATION WEEKLY UPDATE 28 SEPTEMBER 2021
29 Sep 2021
To date a total of 124 687 vaccinations has been administered in the Overberg District this includes health workers, special groups, and people over 18.
READ MORE2022/2023 IDP, SDF, SDBIP AND BUDGET MEETINGS SCHEDULE
05 Sep 2022
Notice is hereby provided that the Swellendam Municipality, has adopted a five-year term Process Plan in line with Section 28 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, at a Council meeting on 02 December 2021, Item A167/02/12/2021.
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NOTICES
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - 24 MARCH 2023
22 Mar 2023
Notice is hereby given that a Special Council meeting of the Municipal Council of Swellendam Municipality will be held remotely via video conference on Friday, 24 March 2023 at 09:00.Agenda: Special Council Meeting 2021/22 Final Annual Report 2021/22 Draft Oversight Report
x2 SENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER (CLASS III) (SEWERAGE PURIFICATION WORKS: SWELENDAM)
14 Mar 2023
(Directorate: Infrastructure Services – Salary scale T8 > R 193 404 – R 251 028 per annum plus normal fringe benefits)Requirements: • Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics OR equivalent technical qualification; • Department of Water Affairs Classification as Class III Sewerage Controller or the ability to obtain it within 12 months; • Valid Code B driver's license; • Prepared to work shifts (week and weekend); • Computer literacy will count in the applicant's favor; • 3 years relevant experience as a process controller.❖ Certified evidence of the above must be attached. Senior Process Controller (Waste Water, S-dam) Class III (March 2023) (AFR & ENG)
SENIOR PROCESS CONTROLLER (CLASS III) (WATER PURIFICATION WORKS: BARRYDALE)
14 Mar 2023
(Directorate: Infrastructure Services – Salary scale T8 > R 193 404 – R 251 028 per annum plus normal fringe benefits)Requirements: • Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics OR equivalent technical qualification; • Department of Water Affairs Classification as Class III Water Controller or the ability to obtain it within 12 months; • Valid Code B driver's license; • Prepared to work shifts (week and weekend); • Computer literacy will count in the applicant's favor; • 3 years relevant experience as a process controller.❖ Certified evidence of the above must be attached.Senior Process Controller (Water, Barrydale) Class III (March 2023) (AFR & ENG)
NEW VALUATION ROLL: 01 JULY 2023 - OBJECTION PERIOD
24 Feb 2023
The new Valuation Roll for the period 01 July 2023 to 30 June 2028 is open for public input from 13 February 2023 to 14 April 2023.Each owner should have received a valuation letter informing the owner/s of the new property value. Should any owner not have received a letter, kindly contact the property rates department at (028) 514 8500 or by email at dbeukes@swellendam.gov.za or visit the municipality website to view the valuation roll on www.swellendam.gov.zaProperty Owners are invited to inspect the valuation of their property and may object to the valuation in terms of section 49 (1)(a)(ii) of the act if not in agreement.VALUATION ROLL NOTICE WAARDASIE ROL KENNISGEWING
NOTICE: PROPOSED LEASE OF A PORTION OF ALICE STREET, SWELLENDAM
06 Feb 2023
Notice is hereby provided in terms of the stipulations of the Swellendam Land Disposal Policy, 2018 and the Asset Transfer Regulations, 2008, Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 0f 2003), as amended, that Council, has in principle, approved the lease of a portion of Alice Street in Swellendam, with the following conditions...
NOTICE: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - 24 JANUARY 2023
20 Jan 2023
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 19 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) that a Special Council meeting of the Municipal Council of Swellendam Municipality is scheduled as follows:Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2023. Time: 10:00. Location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, RHENIUS STREET, SWELLENDAMDocs: NOTICE: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Section 33 Notices
11 Jan 2023
1. SMT02-21-22 Notice & SLA: Syntell (Pty) Ltdhttps://www.swellendam.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SLA_Syntell-Pty-Ltd-1.pdf2. SMT10-21-22 Notice & SLA: R Data (Pty) Ltdhttps://www.swellendam.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SLA_R-Data-Pty-Ltd.pdf3. SMT13-22-23 Notice & SLA: DDP Valuers (Pty) Ltdhttps://www.swellendam.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SLA_DDP-Valuers-Pty-Ltd.pdf
RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT: HOUSE ON A PORTION OF ERF 309 - BIRDS OF PARADISE SECONDARY CO-OPERATIVE, SUURBRAAK
28 Nov 2022
Notice is hereby provided in terms of the stipulations of the Swellendam Land Disposal Policy, 2018 and the Asset Transfer Regulations, 2008, Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 0f 2003), as amended, that Council has in principle approved to following lease in Suurbraak: Municipal house on a portion of Erf 309.
NOTICE: LEASE OF A PORTION OF ERF 156/28 – BUFFELTJIES DAY CARE CENTRE, BUFFELJAGSRIVIER
02 Nov 2022
Notice is hereby given in terms of the stipulations of the Swellendam Land Disposal Policy, 2018 and the Asset Transfer Regulations, 2008, Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 0f 2003), as amended, that Council has in principle approved the following rental in Buffeljagsrivier:
NOTICE: RENEWAL OF LEASES; RAILTON COMMUNITY HALL COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (CAP) & SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION (SANTA)
02 Nov 2022
Notice is hereby given in terms of the stipulations of the Swellendam Land Disposal Policy, 2018 and the Asset Transfer Regulations, 2008, Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 0f 2003), as amended, that Council has in principle approved to following leases in the Railton Community Hall:
NOTICE: PROPOSED ALIENATION - PORTION OF COLDREY STREET, SWELLENDAM
23 Sep 2022
Notice is hereby given in terms of the stipulations of the Swellendam Municipal By-law relating to the Management and Administration of Immovable Property, 2018, the Asset Transfer Regulations, 2008 and the Land Disposal Policy, 2018, read with the stipulations of Section 14 of the Local Government: Municipal Management Act 2003 (Act 56 0f 2003), as amended, that the Municipal Council, in principle, approved the alienation of the following Municipal property in Swellendam:A portion of Coldrey Street, as well as Erf 8143 on the corner, to the owner of Erven 7915, 7916 and 1827, and a portion to the owner of Erf 1316, Swellendam at R137.50 per square metres, excluding VAT.The subdivided portions will be consolidated with the adjacent properties, after the necessary land use processes has been finalized.Interested persons are invited to submit written comments/objections to the undersigned by no later than Monday, 24 October 2022 at 12h00. Comments/objections can be lodged manually at Swellendam Municipal Offices, 49 Voortrek Street, Swellendam, 6740 or posted to the Acting Municipal Manager, PO Box 20, Swellendam, 6740.Further information can be obtained from Mrs L. Baransky at 028 514 8510 or liezel@swellendam.gov.za.A Vorster ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGERNotice V2/2022 Documents: NOTICE: PROPOSED ALIENATION - PORTION OF COLDREY STREET, SWELLENDAM (AFR)
VACANCY: RELIEF BUILDING CONTROL (01 August 2022 – 31 October 2022)
04 Jul 2022
Closing Date: 15 July 2022Salary: R47 670 per month (total-cost-of-employment) (no fringe benefits)Requirements: • Qualification (on NQF Level 6) in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering / Architecture/ Building Control / Building Science OR a relevant / related field; • Candidates with a B-Tech or B-Degree in a relevant or related field will be given preference; • Candidates who are professionally registered (eg. SACAP) will be given preference; • Five (5) years relevant experience, preferably in a local government environment; • Computer literacy (MS Office and working knowledge of ArcGIS and the Collaborator platforms); • Valid driver’s license.Click here for more information regarding the full job advertisement.
NOTICE: PROPOSED NAMING POLICY FOR SWELLENDAM MUNICIPALITY
10 Feb 2022
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 152 of the South African Constitution,1996 and Chapter 4 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32 of 2000) that the public is invited to provide input on the proposed Naming Policy for Swellendam Municipality. The proposed policy is available on the municipal website at www.swellenmun.co.za, all municipal libraries and municipal offices or can be requested from Ms A. Vorster via anneleenv@swellenmun.co.zaComments and inputs can be provided in writing up until Friday, 25 February 2022 at 12:00 to the Municipal Manager at Swellendam Municipality, 49 Voortrek Street, PO Box 20, Swellendam 6740 or by sending an e-mail to info@swellenmun.co.za.Those struggling to put their input in writing can approach Ms J. Etzebeth at the municipal Head Office in Voortrek Street, Swellendam to assist in capturing their input in writing, for submission before the deadline.Queries can be directed to Ms A. Vorster at 028 514 8500 or by sending an e-mail to anneleenv@swellenmun.co.zaA.M. Groenewald Municipal ManagerNotice nr. A3/2022 Documents: Notice A3_2022 - Naming Policy Public Participation (AFR) Notice A3_2022 - Naming Policy Public Participation (ENG)
NOTICE: NOMINATIONS FOR WARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
07 Feb 2022
Swellendam Municipality has six (6) words, each represented by an elected Ward Councillor. Each Ward Councillor in turn is supported by a political Ward Committee that creates the main engagement channel between the Municipality and the residents of that specific ward.It is the responsibility of the Ward Committee to advise the Ward Councillor on planning matters, development, policies and initiatives so that planning is not done for the residents, but instead in collaboration with residents. The Ward Committees play a crucial role in the adoption and changes to the Integrated Development Plan, a plan that guides not only a municipality’s budget, but also envisions what the municipality will look like in the future.As the new Council was elected in November 2021, it is now time to elect Ward Committee members for the respective wards. Nomination forms are available from Ward Councillors or at the Municipality’s Head Office in Voortrek Street, Swellendam. Each Ward Committee constitutes ten elected members with the chairmanship of the Ward Councillor. Any resident in any ward who is registered on the national voters roll for the ward in which they reside, may be nominated as well as cast a vote for a nominated resident.Individuals who are not eligible for nomination to ward committees:Officials currently in the employ of the local or district Municipalities in which they reside. Residents who are currently in arrears with municipal bills for rates or service charges for a period exceeding three months. Individuals not of sound mind. Individuals who are unrehabilitated insolvent or under curatorship as Ward Committee representatives, as committee members are required to be of good character and standing in a community. Individuals who, after February 1997, have been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine for a period of not less than twelve (12) months.To ensure that the best individuals are elected to advise Ward Councillors, it is best to nominate individuals that are active in the sector or geographic area. Organisations active in a ward may also nominate an individual to represent their organisation or a specific sector, on Ward Committees.Nominations will close on 15 February 2022 at 12:00, with elections taking place in the week of 21 February 2022. If you require any further information please contact, Mrs A. Vorster or Mrs D. Jonas at 082 514 8500 or anneleenv@swellenmun.co.za / djonas@swellenmun.co.zaA.M. Groenewald Municipal ManagerNotice A4/2022 Ward Committee Nomination Form Notice A4_2022 - Ward Committee Nominations (AFR) Notice A4_2022 - Ward Committee Nominations (XHO)
NOTICE: SWELLENDAM TOURISM BUSINESS PUBLICATION - WINTER 2021
28 Jul 2021
All businesses in the tourism sector are advised of a Swellendam Tourism publication to be distributed to various strategic points prior to the Winter 2021 season, in order to further educate strategic markets regarding Swellendam’s service and tourist offering.
NOTICE: INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
15 Jul 2021
Notice is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on 15 July 2021 from 08h00 until 17h00 to do necessary upgrade work. All appliances should be treated as live during the above-mentioned period, as the electricity current might be reconnected before the stipulated time.
OORSIGVERSLAG EN JAARVERSLAG 2019/2020 FINANSIËLE JAAR
26 Jun 2021
Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge die bepalings van artikel 21A van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, 2000 (Wet 32 van 2000), soos gewysig, asook artikel 129 (3) van die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur, 2003 (Wet 56 van 2003), soos gewysig, dat die Raad van die Swellendam Munisipaliteit op ‘n Raadsvergadering gehou op 27 Mei 2021 die Oorsigverslag en die Jaarverslag vir die 2019/2020 finansiële jaar, aanvaar en goedgekeur het.
OVERSIGHT REPORT AND ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020 FINANCIAL YEAR
26 Jun 2021
Notice is hereby given in terms of the stipulations of section 21A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) as amended and section 129 (3) of the Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (56 of 2003) that the Municipal Council of the Swellendam Municipality has adopted and approved the Oversight report and the Annual report for the 2019/2020 financial year, at a Council meeting held on 27 May 2021.
KENNISGEWING: SKUT VAN DIERE
07 Jun 2021
Kennis geskied hiermee dat Swellendam Munisipaliteit, in gevolge die SKUTVERORDENING INSAKE DIE SKUT VAN DIERE, SOOS GEPUBLISEER IN DIE PROVINSIALE KOERANT OP 14 SEPTEMBER 2015 dat daar tans 1 perd, vanuit die Suurbraak area, in die munisipale skut, geskut word.
KENNISGEWING: 2021/2022 KONSEP- JAARLIKSE BEGROTING IS NOU VIR KOMMENTAAR BESKIKBAAR
20 Apr 2021
Geliewe kennis te neem dat die konsep- Jaarlikse Begroting en ander begrotingsverwante dokumente vir die boekjaar 2021/2022 deur die Raad goedgekeur is op ’n Raadsvergadering wat op 31 Maart 2021 gehou is (itemnommers waarop Raadsbesluite betrekking het: A44/31/03/2021 en A43/31/03/2021).
NOTICE: 2021/2022 DRAFT ANNUAL BUDDGET NOW AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT
20 Apr 2021
Please note that the Draft Annual Budget and other budget related documents for the 2021/2022 financial year, have been approved by Council via a Council meeting held on 31 March 2021 (Council meeting resolution item numbers: A44/31/03/2021 and A43/31/03/2021).
NOTICE: 2021-2022 DRAFT ANNUAL BUDGET AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT
20 Apr 2021
Die munisipaliteit stel inwoners en besighede hiermee in kennis dat Bambana Management Services (Pty) Ltd ’n finale aanstellingsbrief vir tender SMT 39/20/21 ontvang het as die voorkeurkontrakteur vir die konstruksie van die nuwe munisipale biblioteek in Stasiestraat, Swellendam.
NOTICE: COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIBRARY IN SWELLENDAM
20 Apr 2021
The municipality wishes to inform residents and businesses that Bambana Management Services (Pty) Ltd received a final Letter of Appointment for tender SMT 39/20/21 as the preferred contractor for the construction of the new municipal library in Station Street, Swellendam.
NOTICE: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE VEHICLE TESTING STATION (ROADWORTHY SECTION) AT THE TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
20 Apr 2021
The Vehicle Testing Station is currently experiencing technical problems with its brake rollers resulting in the closure of the Testing Station. We anticipate the station will be closed for approximately 7 days.
MEDIAVERKLARING: SWELLENDAM MUNISIPALITEIT OORHANDIG 44 HUISE IN EEN WEEK
07 Apr 2021
’n Behuisingsinisiatief en -program wat in Julie 2019 in Smitsville in vennootskap met die Wes-Kaap Regering se Departement van Menslike Nedersettings geloods is, het daartoe gelei dat Swellendam Munisipaliteit op Woensdag, 31 Maart 2021 met trots 32 behuisingseenhede aan begunstigdes kon oorhandig.
MEDIA STATEMENT: SWELLENDAM MUNICIPALITY HANDS OVER 44 HOUSES IN 1 WEEK
07 Apr 2021
The result of a housing initiative and programme launched in Smitsville in July 2019 and in partnership with the Western Cape Government’s Department of Human Settlements, Swellendam Municipality proudly handed over 32 housing units to various beneficiaries on Wednesday, 31 March 2021.
April 2021: Amendment of Regulations Issued in Terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002
01 Apr 2021
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KENNISGEWING: BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING IN DIE TOEVOER VAN ELEKTRISITEIT GEDEELTES VAN BARRYDALE
24 Mar 2021
Kennisgewing geskied hiermee dat die elektrisiteitstoevoer op 24 Maart 2021, vanaf 08h00 tot 17h00 onderbreek sal word om noodsaaklike elektriese instandhouding te doen in die areas soos hierbo aangedui.
NOTICE: PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN BARRYDALE
10 Feb 2021
Notice is hereby provided that the electricity supply will be interrupted on 10 February 2021, from 11h00 until 16h00 to do necessary upgrading and maintenance work. All appliances should be treated as live during the above-mentioned period, as the electricity might be reconnected prior to the stipulated time.
KENNISGEWING: ONDERBREKING IN DIE TOEVOER VAN ELEKTRISITEIT IN BARRYDALE
10 Feb 2021
Kennisgewing geskied hiermee dat die elektrisiteitstoevoer op 10 Februarie 2021, vanaf 11h00 tot 16h00 onderbreek sal word om noodsaaklike opgradering te doen, aangesien die stroom moontlik voor die tyd aangeskakel mag word, moet alle toestelle as lewendig beskou word.
KENNISGEWING: OPDATERING VAN WATERTOEVOER IN RAILTON
25 Jan 2021
Ons wil almal bedank wat tot dusver hulle samewerking gegee het en vra dat almal asseblief geduld toepas. Vir diegene wat die geleentheid gebruik om amptenare te beledig en beskuldig, wil ons net aanraai dat onderbrekings nie die norm is nie en dat dit ’n buitengewone pypbars en pompbreuk was wat binne vyf dae gebeur het.
NOTICE: ADJUSTMENT OF LEI WATER SCHEDULE FOR BARRYDALE
15 Jan 2021
Notice is hereby given that Lei water will only be made available every two weeks, as of 25 January 2021. This is due to low dam levels and limited run-off from the water source. Residents are requested to make use of lei water judiciously and sparingly. Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience. We look forward to your cooperation.
NOTICE:APPEAL TO TOURISM INDUSTRY REGARDING POSTPONEMENT OF NATIONAL ROAD AND TIME TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS
12 Jan 2021
Please be advised that in light of the recently implemented Alert Level 3 COVID-19 regulations, Cycling South Africa (CSA), its affiliates and Swellendam Municipality have decided to postpone the National Road and Time Trials Championships as initially scheduled for 5 – 7 February 2021 to 18 – 21 March 2021.
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NOTICE: CALL FOR INSPECTION OF THE GENERAL VALUATION ROLL 2023/2028 AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS
09 Feb 2023- PDF (2MB)
Notice is hereby provided in terms of Section 49 (1)(a)(i) of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act No 6 of 2004), hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Act’’, that the first General Valuation Roll for the financial year 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2028 is open for inspection and public inputs between 13 February 2023 to 14 April 2023.
NOTICE: COUNCIL MEETING ON 13 OCTOBER 2022
10 Oct 2022- PDF (2MB)
Notice is hereby provided in terms of Section 19 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) that a Special Council meeting of the Municipal Council of Swellendam Municipality is scheduled as follows:Date: Friday, 13 October 2022.Time: 10:00Location: Council Chambers, Rhenius Street, SwellendamA. VORSTER MUNICIPAL MANAGERNotice No. A49/2022Documents: NOTICE: COUNCIL MEETING ON 13 OCTOBER 2022 (ENG & AFR PDF)
NOTICE: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON 07 OCTOBER 2022
05 Oct 2022- PDF (2MB)
Notice is hereby provided in terms of Section 19 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) that a Special Council meeting of the Municipal Council of Swellendam Municipality is scheduled as follows:Date: Friday, 07 October 2022.Time: 10:00Location: Council Chambers, Rhenius Street, SwellendamA. VORSTER MUNICIPAL MANAGERNotice No. A48/2022Documents: NOTICE: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON 07 OCTOBER 2022 (ENG & AFR PDF)
MEDIA STATEMENT: SWELLENDAM MUNICIPALITY CELEBRATES MANDELA DAY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
18 Jul 2022- PDF (2MB)
The municipality along with the Department of Government Communication Information System (GCIS) opted to engage with residents in the informal settlement area in the main town of Swellendam regarding the importance of waste management and preservation of service infrastructure and the environment, for this year’s Mandela Day celebrations.
MEDIA RELEASE: REPORTED “HIGHER THAN USUAL” NUMBER OF ENTERIC (TYPHOID) FEVER CASES BASED ON HISTORICAL DATA
21 Feb 2022- PDF (2MB)
These local outbreaks of enteric fever are amidst an annual surge of diarrhea, which occurs annually at this time. Cases of enteric are fever being managed by Department of Health in specific areas, and we urge the public to be assured that there is no cause for panic.
MEDIA STATEMENT: WATER RESTRICTIONS NOTICE AND PENALTY WATER TARIFF IMPLEMENTATION WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
11 Feb 2022- PDF (2MB)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAs of Friday afternoon, 4 February 2022, water consumption notices have been circulated on various platforms appealing to residents to please immediately reduce water consumption.The water network has been under immense pressure for the last seven days and as of Thursday 10 February 2022, reservoirs in Swellendam (Bethelskop and Bakenskop) and Railton have still not reached satisfactory levels, that is over 70% of the reservoir’s capacity, despite water purification processes operating at maximum capacity.The municipality simply cannot purify water at the rate at which it is being consumed and utilised. Residents are advised that the municipality does however have sufficient raw water in the supply dams and sufficient capacity at the water treatment works.Should the municipality not implement rehabilitative measures, the situation would require drastic action in the form of a system shutdown, which would mean no water supply to the network for at least 48 to 72 hours. An action the municipality is trying to avoid as this too has consequences for the network and is far more costly as it will require manual delivery of water with far greater inconvenience.Following consultation with the Executive Mayor, Francois du Rand, the decision to implement Level 3 Water Restrictions has been made and will be implemented as of midnight 11 February 2022 and until further notice. Please note that the Level 3 Water Restrictions will only apply to Swellendam main town and Railton at this stage.THE SWELLENDAM BY-LAW RELATING TO WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES AND INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT as promulgated on 5 June 2015 provides various mechanisms to allow the Municipality to manage its water resources.In section 7, Payment for Water Services provided (3) The municipality may estimate the quantity of water services provided in respect of a period or periods within the interval between successive measurements and may render an account for the services so estimated.In Section 10, Limitation or discontinuation of water services provided. (1) The municipality may limit or discontinue water services provided in terms of this by-law – (g) in an emergency and (2) The municipality will not be liable for any damages or claims that may arise from the limitation or discontinuation of water services provided in subsection (1).In Section 12, Exemption (1) The municipality may, in writing exempt an owner, consumer any other person or category of owners, consumers or other persons from complying with this provision subject to any conditions that it may impose.Additionally, Level 3 water tariff penalties will also be applicable as set out in Section 7 above; that is a 40% escalation of costs per kiloliter used and reflected on monthly municipal accounts. Exemptions for the tariff penalty will apply to the following groups; - Residential consumption within the brackets of 0 – 6kl and 6 – 15kl, - the Industrial sector, - the Public sector (Schools, the Hospital and Clinics), - Zoned and operating businessesCurrently residential consumption makes up 72% of the total municipal water consumption, and it is for this reason that the water restriction is targeted specifically at those consuming above 15kl per month.Section 19, Power to serve and compliance with notices (1) The municipality may, by written notice order an owner, consumer or any other person who fails by act or omission to comply with the provisions of this by-law or of any condition imposed thereunder to remedy such breach within a period specified in the notice. Section 19 (2), If a person fails to comply with a written notice served on him or her the municipality may (d) impose a fine.Section 19 (4), In the event of an emergency the municipal may without prior notice undertake the work required by subsection (3)(e) (i) and recover such costs from such person.Section 22, Offences and Penalties (1) No person may – (h) ignore any temporary or permanent water restrictions without written exemption or relaxation of such restrictions by the municipality.Section 31, General conditions of supply (5) If in the opinion of the municipality the consumption of water by a consumer adversely affects the supply of water to another consumer, the Municipality may apply such restrictions as it deems fit to the supply of water to the first mentioned consumer in order to ensure a reasonable supply of water to the other consumer and will inform that consumer of such restrictions.Section 33, Quantity of Water Supplied to the consumer (4) Nothing in this by-law shall be construed as in imposing on the municipality an obligation to cause any measuring device installed by the municipality on any premises to be measured at the end of every month or any other fixed period, and the municipality may estimate the quantity of water supplied over any period during the interval between successive measurements of the measuring device and render an account to a consumer for the quantity of water so estimated.Section 33 (8), Where in the opinion of the municipality it is not reasonably possible or cost effective to measure water supplied to each consumer within a determined zone, the municipality may in terms of its tariff policy determine a basic tariff or charge to be paid by each consumer within that zone irrespective of actual consumption.Section 40, Water restrictions. This full section is applied. Most notably (1) the Municipality may by public notice, to prevent the wasteful use of water in terms of section 41 or in the event of a water shortage, drought or flood. Our condition is that current consumption is exceeding our current capacity to purify water fast enough to bring the reservoirs and networks above 70%.The municipality sincerely requests Swellendam main town and Railton residents’ cooperation at this time as the situation is dire.Ends For all media enquiries please contact: Bianca McKechnie Senior Media and Communications Officer +27 63 226 3993 / bianca@swellenmun.co.zaAdditional Docs: MEDIA STATEMENT: WATER RESTRICTIONS NOTICE AND PENALTY WATER TARIFF IMPLEMENTATION WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT (AFR) Water sanitation and Industrial Effleunt By-Law June 2015 Level 3 Water Restrictions FLYER (ENG) Level 3 Water Restrictions FLYER (AFR)
MEDIA STATEMENT: SWELLENDAM MUNICIPALITY RECEIVES CLEAN AUDIT FOR 2020-21
01 Feb 2022- PDF (2MB)
Swellendam Municipality hosted a special Council meeting on 31 January 2022 in order to receive the Auditor General’s audit report as well as the municipality’s Annual Report for the 2020/2021 financial year.
MEDIA STATEMENT: SUCCESSFUL INAUGURAL SWELLENDAM SPORTS FESTIVAL 2021
17 Nov 2021- PDF (2MB)
Swellendam Municipality successfully hosted its first trail running event on Saturday, 13 November 2021, with many thanks to Top Events South Africa, Sportsmans Warehouse, Build It, FALKE, WCG Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, AVBOB, and Blistex.
Media Statement: Swellendam Municipality appoints a New Head of Traffic and Law Enforcement
30 Sep 2021- PDF (2MB)
The municipality is happy to announce the appointment of a new Head of Traffic, Charlene Saaiman. It is also proud to announce that it is subsequently the third municipality in the Western Cape to have appointed a woman in this position.
MEDIA STATEMENT: STRINGENT COVID-19 MEASURES FOR THE NEXT 14 DAYS TO COMBAT SHARP INCREASE IN CASE NUMBERS
21 Jun 2021- PDF (2MB)
COVID-19 case numbers have escalated from less than 10 cases 7 days ago to 139 positive cases today, 21 June 2021. Five additional deaths have been recorded. Primary hotspots have been identified as Suurbraak and Buffeljagsrivier, while Swellendam currently has 34 positive cases. The Swellendam Joint Operations Centre Disaster Management recommends the implementation of the following measures immediately.
MEDIA STATEMENT: UPDATE REGARDING THE NATIONAL ROAD AND TIME TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS: 18 – 21 MARCH 2021
19 Feb 2021- PDF (2MB)
In light of the return to amended Alert Level 3 regulations over December 2020 and January 2021, Cycling South Africa, its affiliates and Swellendam Municipality, confirmed that it would postpone National Road and Time Trial Championships as initially scheduled for 5 – 7 February 2021 to 18 – 21 March 2021, pending approval for hosting the event.
MEDIA STATEMENT: UPDATE REGARDING THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE NATIONAL ROAD AND TIME TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS
22 Jan 2021- PDF (2MB)
In light of the recently announced return to amended Alert Level 3 regulations, Cycling South Africa (CSA), its affiliates and Swellendam Municipality, confirmed that it would postpone National Road and Time Trial Championships as initially scheduled for 5 – 7 February 2021.
MEDIA STATEMENT: POSTPONEMENT OF NATIONAL ROAD AND TIME TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIPS
12 Jan 2021- PDF (2MB)
After protracted discussions between Cycling South Africa (CSA), its affiliates and Swellendam Municipality in light of the recently implemented Alert Level 3 COVID-19 regulations, the following decisions regarding the National Road and Time Trials Championships initially scheduled for 5 – 7 February 2021, have been taken.