MEDIA RELEASE

Media release by the Office of the Executive Mayor

Assessment on the possible impact of the weather conditions and proactive measures to be taken by the public

8 April 2024, 15:12

Dr Ruben Richards, Executive Mayor and Mr Gerrit Matthyse, Municipal Manager, of Cederberg Municipality urges our local communities to always be vigilant and observe safety precautions during the predicted weather for the Cederberg and West Coast District municipal areas. The municipality shall keep the communities informed of the weather updates and advice on safety and security measures. For updates follow us on Facebook (Cederberg Local Municipality) or website (www.cederbergmun.gov.za )

We can report that Cederberg Municipality was not severely affected by the level 4 weather warning in the past 24 hours. Reported damages occurred where some trees were affected in Algeria and House Muller in Clanwilliam. An electricity pole was damaged in Citrusdal but luckily no interruptions in the electricity supply occurred in the town.

Later, the Paleisheuwel substation was hit by the thunderstorm around 12:15 on Sunday, 7 April 2024, that caused a total blackout in the Cederberg Municipality. The technical team of Eskom was dispatched and the power was restored by 19:48 the same day. Farmers alongside the Olifantsriver in Citrusdal, in the Bo-rivier area are still without electricity since yesterday. Eskom is still onsite busy with repairs. The electricity network remains vulnerable as we experience gale-force winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms.

The Executive Mayor, Dr Richards, would like to inform the citizens, that the municipality have sufficient generators at our pumps stations, sewerage plants and boreholes in case more severe electricity outages might occur. All our resources have been mobilised by the Municipal Manager to be on standby to respond where needed.

It is important that as citizens we adhere to the instructions of our designated officials, traffic and law enforcement officers in case of disruptive occurrences. People are urged to refrain from creating or spreading fake news. It is illegal and it might cause panic and loss of people’s lives.

The municipality is in continuous contact with the West Coast District Disaster Management centre for updates and support when needed. Currently a level 4 weather warning has been issued by the South African Weather service for the West Coast District area for today as well. The municipality commits to communicate timeously with its citizens.

The community is encouraged to inform us of any weather or disaster related incidents to:

• Cederberg Municipality: 027 482 8000 / Christo Filander 078 306 8771
• West Coast District Municipality: 022 433 8700/ 087 077 0835

Issued by: Communication Unit

Anthony Vusumzi Mlata

Media and Communications

Telephone: 027 482 8000

Email: anthonym@cederbergraad.co.za

NOTICE: 47/2024

NOTICE/ KENNISGEWING: 47/2024

NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 33 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT ACT 56 OF 2003

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in terms of section 33 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Act, No. 56 of 2003 that the Cederberg Municipality intends entering into a 24 months contract relating to the compilation of the general valuation rolls and supplementary valuations rolls. The contract will impose financial obligations on the municipality for a period longer than three (3) financial years covered in the annual budget for the financial year 2024/25. Public comments on the proposed contract extensions are herewith sought.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN in accordance with Section 21A and Section 21 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000 that –

(a) The local community and other interested persons are invited to submit comments or representations to the Cederberg Municipality in respect of the proposed contract extensions. Such comments or representations must be received by no later than 30 April 2024 via electronic mail on the email address provided below or be delivered to the mailing address provided hereunder.

(b) Copies of the original contract and information statement summarizing the Cederberg Municipality’s obligations in terms of the contract extension are available for inspection at SCM Office, 01 Plein Street, Clanwilliam and will also be accessible on www.cederbergmun.gov.za (official website of the Cederberg Municipality).

Comments or representations must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly endorsed “Proposed Extension of Contract CED 19/2020-2021: The compilation of the general valuation rolls and supplementary valuations rolls. and be deposited in Tender Box.

All submissions must be addressed to: The Municipal Manager Cederberg Municipality 2A Voortrekker Street Clanwilliam 8135

Persons who are physically disabled or who cannot read or write but wish to participate in the process, may visit the Municipal Offices, 2A Voortrekker Street, Clanwilliam, during office hours, where that person will be assisted by the Director: Finance or a person designated by her to transcribe that person’s comments or representations.

GF MATTHYSE

MUNICIPAL MANAGER