Category: Velddrif Community News
The Velddrif Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast on 4 May 2022 was a resounding success. A small crowd attended and loved every minute. It was a great opportunity to learn so much about how to make our lives easier, and to market ourselves better, using our phones and computers. We learned about how our clients do research in so many different ways: and how important it is to make it easier for those clients to contact you. We learned about WhatsApp Business (which is free!) and its many useful features. We…
The Presidential Protection Unit (PPU) convoys transporting politicians on the country’s roads – especially on major highways – continue to pose a road safety threat for all motorists, and their operation should be reviewed. The Automobile Association (AA) will be communicating with the Ministers of Police and Transport to have such a review of the so-called Blue Light Brigades instituted urgently. The AA believes the Blue Light Brigades are, simply put, a threat to other drivers. There is growing anecdotal evidence that PPU drivers are aggressive to other road users, that…
Good afternoon, everyone Expo Date Changed – May 2022 Several members wanted to book the expo and was unsure if they could cater for outdoor expo, due to our weather, that is so unpredictable. The committee have opted to postpone the expo to May where we will host it indoors. Also making sure it is hosted in town where it will be more accessible to walking and drive by visitors. Making it cozier and where we can combine this with great coffee, pancakes and much more. So, get your business expo…
Happy Woman’s Day Where there is a woman, there is magic.” One day isn’t enough to cherish and appreciate a woman’s contribution to our lives. Our grandmother, mother, sister, girlfriend, wife, and friends hold significance in our lives and their mere presence makes our lives easier. International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year, to cherish and appreciate all women.
From rising energy bills to price hikes at the supermarket, we all feel the need to make our money go further. Improving your car’s fuel efficiency is one important way to do that. Here’s how to save money on fuel. We’re all watching our wallets and looking for new ways to save money these days. The cost of living is rising faster than it has done for thirty years, due to high inflation rates outpacing wage increases. Consumers are feeling the pinch on everything from rising fuel prices impacting energy bills…
“The Bergrivier Municipal Area has a vast amount of sporting talent”.These were the words of Alderman Ray van Rooy, as he addressed the guests during the Sports Persons of the Decades Awards ceremony in December 2021.The event was held at the Alan Boesak Community Hall in Piketberg.The Municipality’s Executive Mayor gave birth to an honorary event titled “Sports Persons of the Decades”, which seeks to find and give recognition to the most decorated sporting talents of the years from 1970 to 1999 and 2000 to 2019.This competition provided an opportunity to…
“I am here to ensure that the public we serve gets thebest service possible within our (BergrivierMunicipality’s) financial and administration means”.So says, Victor Felton (54), Bergrivier Municipality’snewly appointed Director: Technical Services. Hethoroughly enjoys when, during his tenure, newinfrastructure is being created which contributes toenhancing the quality of life of all residents. He alsowants to, through municipal endeavours, be part ofuplifting the social and economic status of thecommunities within the municipal area.Felton was appointed as from 01 February 2022 on apermanent basis.The Technical Services Directorate is responsible forthe following functions within the…
Bergrivier Municipality would like to invite all households that want to register as needy households and are eligible for free basic services, to visit their nearest municipal office. Customers can apply for indigent subsidies if the total household income of all members of the household living on the premises is less than R5000 per month. If you qualify for this, your monthly bill will be subsidized by up to R563.51. This amount includes 6Kl of free water. Come and find out how the process works. For more information on indigent subsidies,…
“Put your WASTE in its place!” Deur Amerandi Valentyn en Matthew Sheldon Bergrivier Munisipaliteit spandeer ongeveer R40 miljoen per jaar aan vullisverwydering wathoofsaaklik spandeer word aan die aankoop van vullissakke, vervoer – en stortingkostes.Bergrivier Munisipaliteit het geen gelisensieerde stortingsterreine nie en vervoer allehuishoudelike vullis na stortingsterreine in Malmesbury en Vredenburg in terme vanooreenkomste met Swartland- en Saldanhabaai Munisipaliteite.Die herwinning van herbruikbare afval vorm deel van die munisipaliteit se aktiwiteite wat nienet die koste van die verwydering van huishoudelike afval aansienlik kan verlaag nie, maar ookons omgewing beskerm, skoon hou en bewaar.…
Bergrivier Municipality has received R6,596 million from the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG)sourced from the Department of Water and Sanitation to upgrade the Waste Water Treatment Works(WWTW) in Porterville. The funds are being used to: According to the WSIG performance evaluation, this project has been progressing at a very good pace.Regular sites visits are conducted to ensure that the upgrades are being done according to the requiredstandards and that it is done according to the contractual timelines.Rohann Stander, Manager: Project Management and Building Control at Bergrivier Municipality,mentioned that this is phase…
